René Higuita: Biography, Facts and Career
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José René Higuita Zapata (Spanish pronunciation: [reˈne jˈɣita]; born 27 August 1966) is a Colombian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was nicknamed El Loco ("The Madman") for his high-risk 'sweeper-keeper' playing style and his flair for the dramatic, and sometimes even scoring goals despite being a goalkeeper. Higuita's style of play, which was first shown to a global audience during the 1990 FIFA World Cup, was pioneering in influencing goalkeepers to take more responsibility for situations farther from the goal. IFFHS ranked Higuita the 8th best South American keeper in history. He is also ranked as one of the 10 highest-scoring goalkeepers in history, with 41 goals overall.
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- Full name: René Higuita
- Born: 1966-08-27
- Nationality: Colombia
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q237494
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Who is René Higuita?
José René Higuita Zapata (Spanish pronunciation: [reˈne jˈɣita]; born 27 August 1966) is a Colombian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
What nationality is René Higuita?
René Higuita is Colombia.
When was René Higuita born?
René Higuita was born on 1966-08-27.
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