IFFHS: Buffon - goalkeeper of XXI century

The goalkeeper of Juventus and Italy international Gianluigi Buffon topped the list of the best goalkeepers of the 21st century by the International Federation of football history and statistics (IFFHS). Following a vote of 34-year-old guard gate just by one point ahead of goalkeeper of Real Madrid and Spanish International Iker Casillas, recognized by the IFFHS best goalkeeper by the year 2012. Third place in the ranking took Cech Petr Cech of Chelsea, and behind it are the Dutchman Edwin van der Sar and German Oliver Kahn, has already completed a career.

Casillas voted best goalkeeper of the year IFFHS

Real Madrid's Captain Iker Casillas was voted the best goalkeeper of the year by the International Federation of football history and statistics (IFFHS).

The Guardian of Real Madrid got in its favour 224 points, surpassing the goalkeeper of Juventus Gianluigi Buffon.

In third place London Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, who was 92 points. This is followed by Bayern's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (85 points).

As for the Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart and Barselona's Viktor Valdez, then they got 26 and 15 votes respectively.

It should be noted that Casillas is the best by IFFHS for the fifth time in his career.