Best Arsenal goalkeeper of all time - Arsenal is a successful football club not only with outstanding players but also with many talented goalkeepers. Who is the best "goalkeeper" of all time? Let's find out the top goalkeepers of Arsenal with 2Sport!
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German footballer Jens Lehmann, born in 1969, played as a goalkeeper for Arsenal. He was a player that fans couldn't change the position of in their minds. With a powerful playing style, he was always a goalkeeper that the coach relied on to protect the goal in the most important matches of the club.
With his outstanding achievements while playing for Arsenal and the German national team, he was rated as the best goalkeeper in Europe during the 2005-2006 season by soccer analysts. This is the most notable achievement in his professional soccer career.
Jens Lehmann is also one of the legendary goalkeepers in the hearts of Arsenal fans. His entire life has a special connection and attachment to Arsenal since he was a member of the youth team, then became a regular player and eventually the head coach.
When talking about the best goalkeepers in Arsenal, it's impossible not to mention David Andrew Seaman. He played for many teams, but his peak was during his time with Arsenal. During his more than 15 years with the club, he deservedly earned the title of a legend at the club's goalkeeper position. He is a very special goalkeeper with a prominent physique and is a feared opponent for the opposing team's forwards when they try to approach the goal.
Additionally, he has a great ability to play with his feet like a defender. He had a great philosophy in football, which was to defend the goal from a distance. He was particularly a key player in Arsenal's defense and had the responsibility of commanding the defense.
He is also the Arsenal goalkeeper with the best clean sheet record, with a total of 45 games without conceding a goal. Furthermore, he was rated as the best goalkeeper in Arsenal during the Premier League era.
David Andrew Seaman's achievements extend through many football tournaments, from domestic to international level. During his career, he won the English League Cup three times in 1991, 1998, and 2002.
He also won the FA Cup four times in 1993, 1998, 2002, and 2003, the League Cup in 1993, and the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1994 with his teammates. These achievements have made David Andrew Seaman one of the most successful goalkeepers in the history of this football team.
Pat Jennings is a goalkeeper who played for Arsenal before the Premier League era. His full name is Patrick Anthony Jennings, he was born on June 12, 1945, in County Down, Ireland. Pat Jennings began his career as a player in two clubs in Ireland.
He first came to England in 1963 and his first club in England was Watford. However, he only played one season there before moving on to play for Tottenham.
The truth is that the peak of Pat Jennings's career was at Tottenham, where he played for more than 11 years. And when he moved to Arsenal, many people thought he was past his prime. However, Pat Jennings surprised everyone by playing 237 games for the Gunners in 8 years (from 1977 to 1985). In addition, he helped Arsenal reach the FA Cup final three times.
Another legendary goalkeeper in Arsenal's current list is Ben Leno. Unlike the 4 names mentioned above in terms of long-term dedication, Ben Leno has only been playing for Arsenal for 3 years. But even in these 3 years, he has brought two titles to North London. These include 1 FA Cup and 1 Community Shield.
Ben Leno is considered a very experienced goalkeeper with over 200 games played in the Bundesliga before. He is also evaluated not only as a skilled professional but also as a leader. He can inspire his defense, and his leadership style is unique: "Stay calm on the field and speak up when necessary."
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