What chances have goalkeepers to become worlds best player in World Cup 2006?
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Well of course they can, Who tries to score goals (Forwards/Strikers) and who stops them (The goalkeepers). You don't always here about fantastic goals being scored. You do how ever here about fantastic saves!
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YES,\nwith Dream Team like this,\nI don't think any team can beat them.\n\nBrazil for World Cup 2006\n\nRonaldo, Ronaldinho, Robinho, Adriano (Forward)\n\nEdmilson, Juninho Pernambucano, Emerson, Ze Roberto, Gilberto Silva, Kaka, Ricardinho (Midfield)\n\nCafu, Cicinho, Lucio, Roberto Carlos, Gilberto (Defender)\n\nDida (Goalkeeper)
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I think that David James should get the nod as the backup goalkeeper and Rob Green should be the third choice keeper. James has made very bad mistakes for England before, but there is no denying his experience playing in big matches for England, something that neither Kirkland or Green have. I think that his tendency to fold under pressure has also diminished. \n\nRob Green has had a good season with Norwich, but he is playing Championship Football, and there is a significant gulf between that and the Premier League, let alone World Cup matches.\n\nChris Kirkland is a very talented keeper and it is sad that injuries have plagued him over the past two years or else he would have been an automatic choice and perhaps even a possible starting keeper. The problem is he has just not played enough football this season to warrent his place and he has not built up enough form or consistency. His latest injury setback sounds the death knell to his chances of selection.\n\nI think it is a great pity that England has such a small selection of quality goalkeepers to choose from when the national team has always had such classy goalkeepers to draw on: Seaman, Banks, Shilton, Woods, Clemence, Flowers and Swift to name but a few.
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Right now, I would have to split that question in two.  Our best field player, right now, is Landon Donovan of the LA Galaxy.  However, we have some outstanding goalkeepers playing in Europe (Keller (Moenchengladbach), Friedel (Blackburn), Howard (ManU)).   Given those choices, I would take Keller right now on the GK end.
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Well let's see, they have: \n1. Ronaldo: the best player in the world 2 years ago and the best striker in the previous world cup. \n2. Ronaldinho: the best player in the world for 2005 and the leader of the strongest team in the world Barcelona. \n3. Kaka: One of the best, if not the best, player in A.C.Milan. \n4. Robinho and Pabtist: Have been playing greatly with Real Madrid.\n5. Cicinho: new guy but in Real Madrid, he actually proved himself as the best player in his position. Salgado had no chance cometing with him. \n6. Roberto Carlos: Great history with lots of chamionships with Real and Brazil. \n7. Emerson: the best pivot in my opinion. Plays for Juventus and that's enough! \n\nSo, you answer the question are they the best? \nI do think they are...
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Choices based on performances in this World Cup.\n\n\nGK - Buffon - The best keeper in the world by far and others are too erratic\n\nRB - Miguel - He's impressed me with his runs and defending\n\nCB - Lucas Neill - Played out of his skin, but shown composure and talent.\n\nCB - Fabio Cannavaro - Awesome so far.\n\nLB - Ashley Cole - played well apart form first game.\n\nRM - Ze Roberto - Probably been the best Brazillian\n\nCM - Appiah - Shown what an underrated player he is\n\nCM - Riquelme - Barca are stupid to seal him to Villareal.\n\nLM - Robben - Dangerous, pacy, match winner.\n\nF - Klose - Topscorer so far, cant go past that.\n\nF - Crespo - World class.
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It is Brazil who made the no. 1 in FIFA ranking as their own property for quite a few years by now.\n\nCurrent top contenders are Brazil, Argentina, Germany and Italy. Holland could be the dark horse of the tournament.\n\nAny of the above countries could win the world cup 2006.   \n\nIf Wayne Rooney becomes match fit to play, England should be considered as a top contender too.
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Current top contenders are Brazil, Argentina, Germany and Italy. Holland could be the dark horse of the tournament.\n\nAny of the above countries could win the world cup 2006.
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seeing the match between germany and costa rica, what i feel is that there are weak links in the german defence, unless they improve on their defence, it would be difficult for germany to win. the goalkeeper is no way near to what oliver kahn displayed in 2002 worldcup!!!\n\nlet us wait for the first round matches to end and then predict who will actually win the worldcup.
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Goalkeepers\n---------------------------------\n1 LEHMANN Jens\nDate of Birth: 10 November 1969\nCaps: 36  Goals: 0   \n\n12 KAHN Oliver\nDate of Birth: 15 June 1969\nCaps: 85  Goals: 0  \n\n23 HILDEBRAND Timo\nDate of Birth: 5 April 1979\nCaps: 3  Goals: 0    \n\nDefenders\n------------------------------\n2 JANSEN Marcell\nDate of Birth: 4 November 1985\nCaps: 7  Goals: 0   \n\n3 FRIEDRICH Arne\nDate of Birth: 29 May 1979\nCaps: 40  Goals: 0  \n\n4 HUTH Robert\nDate of Birth: 18 August 1984\nCaps: 17  Goals: 2   \n\n6 NOWOTNY Jens\nDate of Birth: 11 January 1974\nCaps: 46  Goals: 1  \n\n16 LAHM Philipp\nDate of Birth: 11 November 1983\nCaps: 22  Goals: 2\n\n17 MERTESACKER Per\nDate of Birth: 29 September 1984\nCaps: 27  Goals: 1  \n\n21 METZELDER Christoph\nDate of Birth: 5 November 1980\nCaps: 25  Goals: 0    \n\nMidfielders\n-------------------------\n5 KEHL Sebastian\nDate of Birth: 13 February 1980\nCaps: 29  Goals: 3   \n\n7 SCHWEINSTEIGER Bastian\nDate of Birth: 1 August 1984\nCaps: 32  Goals: 7  \n\n8 FRINGS Torsten\nDate of Birth: 22 November 1976\nCaps: 56  Goals: 8   \n\n13 BALLACK Michael\nDate of Birth: 26 September 1976\nCaps: 68  Goals: 31  \n\n15 HITZLSPERGER Thomas\nDate of Birth: 5 April 1982\nCaps: 15  Goals: 0   \n\n18 BOROWSKI Tim\nDate of Birth: 2 May 1980\nCaps: 24  Goals: 2  \n\n19 SCHNEIDER Bernd\nDate of Birth: 17 November 1973\nCaps: 68  Goals: 1   \n\n22 ODONKOR David\nDate of Birth: 21 February 1984\nCaps: 3  Goals: 0  \n\nForwards\n---------------------\n9  HANKE Mike\nDate of Birth: 5 November 1983\nCaps: 6  Goals: 1   \n\n10 NEUVILLE Oliver\nDate of Birth: 1 May 1973\nCaps: 59  Goals: 9  \n\n11 KLOSE Miroslav\nDate of Birth: 9 June 1978\nCaps: 59  Goals: 28   \n\n14 ASAMOAH Gerald\nDate of Birth: 3 October 1978\nCaps: 41  Goals: 6  \n\n20 PODOLSKI Lukas\nDate of Birth: 4 June 1985\nCaps: 29  Goals: 15    \n\n------------------------------\nGermany Team\n------------------------------\nFounded 1900 \nAffiliated 1904 \nWC participations 15 (1934, 1938, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002) \nWC honours Three times world champions (1954, 1974, 1990) \nContinental Titles Three times European champions (1972, 1980, 1996) \n\nFacts\nThe German national football team are among the most successful in the history of the FIFA World Cup. Only Brazil have played in more finals and won more titles. The Germans first claimed the trophy in 1954, causing shock waves when they defeated the clear favourites Hungary 3-2 in the final.\n\nTwenty years later Germany won their second title, this time on home soil. In the final in Munich they came from behind to beat Holland 2-1. A key member of the 1974 team was Franz Beckenbauer, manager of the German team that 16 years later claimed a third World title.\n\nIn the Italy '90 final Germany beat Argentina 1-0 with a late penalty. The German team have never lost an away game in the qualifiers to date.
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Goalkeepers: Dida (AC Milan), Julio Cesar (Inter Milan), Rogerio Ceni (Sao Paulo) \n\nDefenders: Cafu (AC Milan), Cicinho (Real Madrid), Lucio (Bayern Munich), Juan (Bayer Leverkusen), Roberto Carlos (Real Madrid), Gilberto (Hertha Berlin), Cris (Olympique Lyon), Luisao (Benfica) \n\nMidfielders: Edmilson (Barcelona), Juninho Pernambucano (Olympique Lyon), Emerson (Juventus), Ze Roberto (Bayern Munich), Gilberto Silva (Arsenal), Kaka (AC Milan), Ricardinho (Corinthians) \n\nForwards: Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Robinho (Real Madrid), Ronaldinho (Barcelona), Adriano (Inter Milan), Fred (Olympique Lyon).
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As it was in 2002, their most valuable player will once again be a goalkeeper! Mark my words, if Jens Lehmann stays as hot as he has been, and above all else, stays consistent, then this German team can go far!
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Best player won it...\nMost consistent during 2006 and redefined the concept of "ABSOLUTE PERFECTION' at the World Cup!!\nNever seen anyone play 7 matches in a row, in a major tournament, with such an intensity, commitment and faultless performances...
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none they have won the european footballer award but never world player award! sad but true
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Absolutely!!  Team USA isn't looking for a goalkeeper, by any chance, are they?
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There is a difference between "most famous" and "the best".\n\nThe best goalkeepers in the world, at this time, are considered Petr Cech (Czech Republic) and Gianluigi Buffon (Italy).\n\nAs for the most famous, there are several of them, in order: \nOliver Kahn (Germany)\nGianluigi Buffon (Italy)\nDida (Brasil)\nEdwin Van der Sar(Netherlands)\nPetr Cech (Czech Republic)\nSantiago Canizares and Iker Casillas (Spain)\nFabien Barthez (France)
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The first two players who come to mind when you think about the best player in the Premiership would be Thierry Henry and Wayne Rooney, but seeing today's FA Cup Final reminded me of the impact which Steven Gerrard brings to a Liverpool squad who have frequently succeeded in letting him down in the past. He single-handedly won the Champions' League for them last season, and he did the job again for them today in the FA Cup.\n\nAs far as the best goalkeeper is concerned, people talk about Peter Cech without a moment's thought, but I can't help feeling that his success in keeping clean sheets is in such large part down to the quality of the back four, spearheaded by skipper John Terry. Edwin van der Sar, Tim Howard, Jens Lehmann, Antti Niemi, Shay Given and Brad Friedel amongst others provide tough opposition, but upon closer inspection I would have to agree with most others when they say that Cech tops the list. \n\nYou would be hard pressed to disagree with the popular opinion that Chelsea are the best team in the league - the biggest recipe for their success in trhe past two seasons is, of course, Roman Abramovich's injection of cash into the club a few years ago, but unlike other teams such as Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United who possess star players, they have a manager who has the ability to bring out the best in what he has at his disposal, not only as individuals, but more importantly as a team.