Iker Casillas

Iker Casillas is a Spanish former professional football goalkeeper who captained Spain to the 2010 FIFA World Cup and won multiple titles with Real Madrid.

2010 FIFA World Cup: The tournament in which Spain won its first men's FIFA World Cup, defeating the Netherlands in the final. Casillas captained Spain and made decisive saves in the final.
Goalkeeper (association football): The player positioned to prevent the opposing team from scoring, uniquely permitted to handle the ball within the penalty area. Casillas's position demanded reflexes, positioning, and command of the penalty area.
Vicente del Bosque: A Spanish football manager who led Spain to the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 titles. Del Bosque coached Casillas during Spain's peak international success.
Spain national football team: The national team representing Spain in international men's association football. Casillas captained the team through its greatest sustained run of tournament victories.
UEFA Euro 2008: The European Championship won by Spain, beginning a run of major international tournament victories. Casillas captained Spain as it ended a 44-year wait for a major men's title.
Association football: A team sport in which players advance a ball primarily with their feet and score by putting it into the opposing goal. Casillas's club and international achievements took place in this sport.
José Mourinho: A Portuguese football manager known for winning major domestic and European trophies with several clubs. His tenure at Real Madrid coincided with conflict surrounding Casillas's place in the team.
Tiki-taka: A football style built around short passing, movement, and prolonged possession. Casillas anchored the defense behind Spain's celebrated possession-based teams.
UEFA Euro 2012: The European Championship in which Spain retained its title by defeating Italy in the final. Casillas captained Spain to a third consecutive major international tournament victory.
Captain (association football): A player designated to lead a football team on the field and represent it in official interactions with match officials. Casillas wore the armband for both Spain and Real Madrid.

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Manuel NeuerCompared with: Casillas was a prominent rival for the era’s leading goalkeeper honors and represented a different goalkeeping profile.