Goalkeepers see the world differently.  It’s a brain thing

Goalkeeper is the most specialized position in football, and his main goal is to prevent the opponent from scoring goals. However, while previous research has highlighted differences in the physiological and performance profiles of goalkeepers and other players, it has only now been shown that they have different perceptual and cognitive abilities. It seems They are able to combine signals from different senses more quickly, which is likely the basis for their exceptional abilities on the pitch.

Doubt this ability It may depend on the ability to combine information from different sensesQuinn and researchers from Dublin City University and University College Dublin recruited 60 professional goalkeepers, field players and age-matched non-footballers to take a series of tests to look for differences in their ability to distinguish sounds and flashes.

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