27 of the 96 goalkeepers participating the World Cup did more that just save shots, they helped save lives.  Keepers including Pepe Reina, Hugo Lloris, Boubacar Barry, and Itumeleng Khune teamed up with Uhlsport for a part of the “WE TAKE ACTION” campaign.

Goalkeepers are influential leaders on the field, but Uhlsport allowed them to be influential off the field as well with their most recent partnership. As the most-represented brand of gloves in the 2010 World Cup, Uhlsport could have raised prices but instead took a much more selfless and responsible approach by raising awareness of what so many people overlooked during the World Cup: the ever-saddening AIDS epidemic and its effect on the lives of children in South Africa.  Uhlsport’s goalkeepers teamed up with SOS Children’s Villages, a group that looks after abandoned and orphaned children who lost their parents to AIDS and who may also have AIDS as well.  Uhlsport’s 2010 World Cup Collection has been building awareness and donating a portion of their proceeds to the SOS Children’s Villages in South Africa.  You can also donate, here.

Puma Powercat 1.10 – This cleat was worn the most on the field by goalkeepers.  Soccercleats101.com has a great review on the cleat.  Stay tuned to why Bryan thinks this cleat was chosen the most by goalies over the other 10 players.

Eduardo, PortugalGianluigi Buffon, Italy

Eiji Kawashima, Japan

Diego Benaglio, Switzerland

Jan Mucha, Slovakia

adidas Predator X TRX - the Sea of Yellow.  adidas’s 10th anniversary of the widely popular and successful predator style and celebrates South Africa’s first hosting of the world cup with it’s yellow design.

Manuel Neuer, Germany

Vincent Enyeama, Nigeria

Maarteen Stekelenburg, Holland

Alexandros Tzorvas, Greece

Noel Valladares, Honduras

Nike CTR360 Maestri Elite - very hard to find soccer cleats.

Sergio Romero, Argentina

Nike Vapor Superfly V - You would think many goalkeepers would look for a boot with more protection and stay away from the Vapors.  Thomas Sorensen from Denmark thinks otherwise and wore the sold out soccer cleats.

Thomas Sorensen, Denmark

Lotto FuerzaPura – Federico Marchetti, Buffon’s replacement wore these simple cleats and so did Barry Boubacar.

Federico Marchetti, Italy

Boubacar Barry, Ivory Coast

adidas adiPure III TRX – a very simple and modest cleat from adidas.  It’s one of the less expensive cleats worn during the World Cup as well.  You may just want to read more about them.

Samir Handanovic, Slovenia

Robert Green, England

Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly II – another goalkeeper making the surprising choice of the vapors.  Maybe it’s not so surprising since Khune made more saves with his feet than hands.

Itumeleng Khune, South Africa

Under Armour Dominate Pro - this simple designed cleat was worn by Mexico’s keeper, Oscar Perez.  He wore it in white with black.

Oscar Perez, Mexico

umbro sx valor II - worn by England’s David James and his teammate John Terry (not pictured).  Pretty good cleat with a simple design.

David James, England

adidas F50 adiZero – a flashy pair of cleats (especially for a goalkeeper) that was only worn by one starting goalkeeper.

Justo Villar, Paraguay

Nike t90 Laser III – this cleat was marketed for the likes of Wayne Rooney, so you wouldn’t expect a goalkeeper to be wearing these.

Mark Paston, New Zealand

Nike Tiempo Legend Elite - another Nike cleat from their Elite collection worn by starting goalkeepers of the World Cup.

Tim Howard, USA

Jung Sung Ryong, South Korea

Rais M'Bolhi, Algeria

Claudio Bravo, Chile

Vladimir Stojkovic, Serbia

Nike Total 90 Laser Elite - this cleat was made for speed, but we found two goalkeepers wearing these in the World Cup.

Richard Kingson, Ghana

Souleymanou Hamidou, Cameroon

Nike Mercurial Vapor VI – you may have seen these cleats worn by several field players on the field, but it was worn by Algeria’s goalkeeper who sat the 2nd and 3rd game of the tournament after conceding a soft goal.

Faouzi Chaouchi, Algeria

The classic adidas copas/adidas world cup cleats were spotted on some of the keepers on the bench and Germany’s second string keeper Hans Joerg Butt.

Hans Joerg Butt, Germany

#1, Tim Howard, USA - nike park iii long sleeve goalkeeper jersey

# 1, Samir Handanovic, Slovenia  - nike park iii long sleeve goalkeeper jersey

#1 Manuel Neuer, Germany – adidas Condivo Long Sleeve Goalkeeper Jersey

#1 Vladimir Stojkovic, Serbia - nike park iii short sleeve goalkeeper jersey

Italy’s Gianluigi Buffon is rumored to have a herniated disc in his back and is unlikely to start in the New Zealand match and could possibly miss the rest of the World Cup.  This is a big blow to the Italians with Buffon’s experience, but it’s a great window of opportunity for keeper Federico Marchetti.

United States goalkeeper Tim Howard suffered an injury during the match against England on the 12th.  He is expected to play against Slovenia.  If for some reason he is not fit the US will have to choose between goalkeepers Brad Guzan and Marcus Hahnemann.

South Africa’s Moneeb Josephs had a rough day against Uruguay stepping in after starting keeper Itumeleng Khune was red carded and facing a penalty kick.  Josephs conceded a second goal later in the game on a defensive laps.  He will get the start again against France on the 22nd.

Fawzi Chaouchi of Algeria cost his team 3 points in Group C with his goalkeeping error.  But that is not what could keep him on the sidelines for the game against England.  Algeria’s starting keeper could be out with a sprained knee.  Algeria will then have to decide between Lounes Gaouaoui and Rais M’Bolhi.

England’s Robert Green may have gotten over his costly mistake during the rivalry match against the United States, but the press hasn’t – has the English coaching staff?  England’s head coach, Fabio Capello has his starting 11, but will not tell Green if he’s starting until 2 hours before kick off.  We know veteran David James is itching for the chance to show he deserved the starting spot.  Most likely, England will give Green the benefit of the doubt and start him against Algeria on the 18th.

Check out all the goalkeeper blunders on our post here!

We’ve seen a lot of adidas jerseys.  Most of the goalkeeper jerseys worn are similar in design with their teams’ jerseys.

#1 Hugo Lloris, France – adidas Condivo Long Sleeve Goalkeeper Jersey

#1 Oscar Perez, Mexico – adidas Condivo Custom Made Long Sleeve Goalkeeper Jersey

#12 Alexandros Tzorvas, Greece – adidas condivo long sleeve jersey *Tzorvas wore yellow against South Korea and black against Nigeria.

#1 Vincent Enyeama, Nigeria – adidas Condivo Jersey

#22 Sergio Romero, Argentina – adidas Condivo Jersey

#18 Jung Sung-Ryong, South Korea – Nike Park III Long Sleeve

]]> http://www.shutoutcentral.com/2010/06/get-the-look-sergio-romero-argentina-and-jung-sung-ryong-south-korea/feed/ 0 http://www.shutoutcentral.com/2010/06/complete-the-look-fernando-muslera-uruguay-and-itumeleng-khune-south-africa/ http://www.shutoutcentral.com/2010/06/complete-the-look-fernando-muslera-uruguay-and-itumeleng-khune-south-africa/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:52:04 +0000 shutoutcentral http://shutoutcentral.com/?p=433 You’ve seen our posts on the gloves these World Cup Goalkeepers have worn, now it’s time to get their jerseys!

Fernando Muslera (Uruguay) – PUMA Powercat 1.10 Goalkeeper Jersey

Itumeleng Khune (South Africa) - adidas Condivo Jersey

#18 Noel Valladares, Honduras – Rinat Gloves – if you know the model of the gloves Valladares wore, please comment below.  We’re looking too!

#1 Claudio Bravo, Chile – Nike Vapor Grip3 Goalkeeper Glove

#1 Iker Casillas, Spain - Reebok Goalkeeper Gloves – we’re working on the model of the glove Casillas is wearing.  If you know which glove he’s wearing, please comment below.  Thanks!

#1 Diego Benaglio, Switzerland – PUMA Powercat 2.10 Grip RC

So how about that upset?!  Superb goalkeeping from Switzerland’s Diego Benaglio gave the swiss a big three points against on of the World Cup favorites, Spain.  I can’t wait to watch Benaglio play again.  Very exciting match!