Due to recent events, I'm now provided the ability to bring my head above water from the pool of work and stress I was drowning in for a long time. My free-time can now be partially filled with more Fox Soccer Channel, Gol TV, MLS Direct Kick, and UEFA Champions League.
In June, I began a proof-of-concept project where I formulated a system for which goalkeepers could be measured by a numerical rating that factors in many different applicable game statistics. The intent is to revolutionize the way the goalkeeper position is graded. It's my opinion that goals-against-average (GAA) and shutouts are the most deceiving positional statistics in all of sports. The result is a numeric rating similar to that of the quarterback position in the National Football League.
Using the 2010 FIFA World Cup as the testing ground, I've got about 30 more games to analyze and log into the GKGrades intelligence database. Many of the games have already been rated with published ratings on this website. The final project deliverable will be a comprehensive look at goalkeepers and their performances throughout the entire World Cup. I think many people will be surprised to see that the highest rated GK's might not be traditional powerhouse names like Iker Casillas or Gigi Buffon, but rather someone that plays for a national team or club that flies relatively low beneath the radar.
Goalkeeping is a position that requires intense focus and non-stop concentration. Don't get caught sleeping like the guys in this video...
I recently participated in an interview with a blog based in the United Kingdom called 'I Luv Football' . I've listed an portio...
About GKGrades.com
GKGrades is run by Jeremiah Johnson. Jeremiah is a Goalkeeper (soccer) scout, coach, evaluator and evangelist based out of Minneapolis/St. Paul area. More info...
On a periodic basis, GKGrades will blog on an interesting topic in the world of goalkeeping, share some training tips, or scout a particular game of interest using the GKRating.
The Problem Won’t Be Sean Dyche
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If you’re reading this and you are a fan of Everton Football Club, then we
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Mistakes vs Limitations
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The primary way most goalkeepers seem to be judged - from the highest
levels of the professional game, right down to grassroots youth games in
the park...
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