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René Higuita

René Higuita is a Colombian former professional footballer known for his flamboyant goalkeeping style. René Higuita was born on 27 August 1966.

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Who is René Higuita?

René Higuita is best known for René Higuita is recognized for his unconventional and daring style as a goalkeeper, including his role as a 'sweeper-keeper' and scoring goals. René Higuita is a Colombian public figure. René Higuita was born on 27 August 1966, which places René Higuita among the people in the Dead or Alive catalog born in the 1960s. On Dead or Alive, René Higuita is listed in the World Cup Soccer Legends and Sports Legends categories, where you can test yourself on similar names. Dead or Alive is a trivia game: you decide whether a famous person is still alive, then see the answer. The status for René Higuita is checked against public sources such as Wikidata and is shown only after you answer.

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Known for: René Higuita is recognized for his unconventional and daring style as a goalkeeper, including his role as a 'sweeper-keeper' and scoring goals.
Nationality: Colombian
Born: 27 August 1966
Listed under: World Cup Soccer Legends and Sports Legends

About René Higuita

He was nicknamed El Loco ("The Madman") for his high-risk 'sweeper-keeper' playing style and his flair for the dramatic, and sometimes even scoring goals despite being a goalkeeper. 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.

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What is René Higuita known for?

René Higuita is known for René Higuita is recognized for his unconventional and daring style as a goalkeeper, including his role as a 'sweeper-keeper' and scoring goals.

When was René Higuita born?

René Higuita was born on 27 August 1966.

What nationality is René Higuita?

René Higuita's nationality is Colombian.

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René Higuita appears in World Cup Soccer Legends, Sports Legends.

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