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René Higuita

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1966 (58 years old)

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Goalkeeper

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José René Higuita Zapata (Spanish pronunciation: ; born 27 August 1966) is a Colombian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was nicknamed El Loco ("The Madman") for his high-risk 'sweeper-keeper' playing style and his flair for the dramatic.

Higuita's style of play, which was first shown to a global audience during the 1990 FIFA World Cup, was pioneering in influencing goalkeepers to take more responsibility for situations farther from the goal.

IFFHS ranked Higuita the 8th best South American keeper in history. He is also ranked as one of the 10 highest-scoring goalkeepers in history, with 41 goals overall.
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Colombian Categoria Primera A
1994

Atlético Nacional
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Colombian Categoria Primera A
1991

Atlético Nacional
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Copa Libertadores
1989

Atlético Nacional


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1985
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1986-1992
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1992
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1993-1997
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2008-2009


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