Who is the best Asian goalkeeper of all time?

By YPB Team

Iconic reflexes, record caps, and legendary penalty saves — Asia's greatest goalkeepers range from Japan's unmistakable 1990s kits to Korea's World Cup heroics and Australia's Premier League consistency. Cast your vote!

Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi — ranked #11
Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi
Japan's beloved goalkeeper and national hero who starred at the 2002 World Cup co-hosted by Japan and Korea, earning over 110 caps.
Eiji Kawashima — ranked #22
Eiji Kawashima
Japan's resilient keeper who played in Belgium and Scotland while appearing at three World Cups for the Samurai Blue.
Seigo Narazaki — ranked #33
Seigo Narazaki
Long-serving Japan keeper who won over 76 caps and was part of Japan's great 2002 World Cup squad on home soil.
Lee Woon-jae — ranked #44
Lee Woon-jae
South Korean goalkeeper and 2002 World Cup hero who saved the decisive penalty against Spain in the quarterfinals.
Mark Schwarzer — ranked #55
Mark Schwarzer
Australia's greatest goalkeeper, who kept the Premier League clean sheet record at Fulham and Chelsea and played at four World Cups.
Zeljko Kalac — ranked #66
Zeljko Kalac
Australia's acrobatic goalkeeper nicknamed 'The Spider' for his enormous wingspan, who became AC Milan's reserve keeper.
Alireza Beiranvand — ranked #77
Alireza Beiranvand
Iran's athletic modern goalkeeper known for his extraordinary throw-outs and strong displays at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh — ranked #88
Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh
Iran's iconic goalkeeper of the 1998 World Cup who made a sensational save to preserve Iran's historic win over the USA.
Kim Seung-gyu — ranked #99
Kim Seung-gyu
South Korea's current first-choice goalkeeper who has played in Turkey and Japan and was key in the 2022 World Cup knockout stage.
Shuichi Gonda — ranked #1010
Shuichi Gonda
Japan's current starting goalkeeper who kept a clean sheet against Germany at the 2022 World Cup in one of Asian football's biggest upsets.

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