Iker Casillas
Spanish footballer (born 1981)
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- Iker Casillas Fernández ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈikeɾ kaˈsiʎas feɾˈnandeθ] ; born 20 May 1981) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper and currently works as a football commentator.
- He is known for his athleticism, quick reactions and outstanding shot-stopping ability.
- Currently, he works for RTVE, Movistar Plus+ and Azteca Deportes.
Iker Casillas Fernández (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈikeɾ kaˈsiʎas feɾˈnandeθ]; born 20 May 1981) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper and currently works as a football commentator. Dubbed "San Iker" ("Saint Iker"), he is considered to be one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. He is known for his athleticism, quick reactions and outstanding shot-stopping ability. Having spent the majority of his career at Real Madrid, Casillas is one of the few players to achieve over 1,000 professional career matches, and also holds the record for the most clean sheets for the Spain national team. Currently, he works for RTVE, Movistar Plus+ and Azteca Deportes.
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