Casillas voted best goalkeeper in the world for 2008

The IFFHS (which is short for…well, something) released its annual world’s best goalkeeper for 2008 award, with none other than Iker Casillas crushing the charts with some blinding displays of goalkeeping genius. The Spaniard maestro set the world alight with his leadership for Real Madrid with the clubs 31st title win in the La Liga.Casillas’ awe inspiring displays of goalkeeping helped Spain lift the UEFA European Cup. Spain are now ranked the number one national team in the world (via FIFA World Rankings) for the first time in its history, no doubt in part to the solid performances provided by Casillas for club and country in 2008.

Following are some video’s of the top 5 goalkeepers in the world as rated by the IFFHS:

Iker Casillas

Gianluigi Buffon

Edwin van der Sar

Petr Cech

Igor Akinfeev

Let us know what you think of the above list, and whom you thought could also be listed in the top 5 best goalkeepers in the world for 2008 in the comment box below.

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