Goalkeeper CV Guide
How to write a goalkeeper CV in 2026. Save percentage, post shot expected goals, distribution data and the video clips every GK should share.
Goalkeeper recruitment is small numbers and high stakes. Clubs sign one or two keepers per window. A GK CV needs to communicate height, foot, save data and distribution profile in under thirty seconds.
Lead with height, age and minutes. Then save percentage and clean sheets. Then distribution data. Add penalty save record if you have one.
Key steps
- 1
List height, foot and age first
Goalkeeper recruitment filters start with height. Below 6 foot 1 in senior football is a harder sell unless reactions and reflex data are elite.
- 2
Lead with save percentage and clean sheets
Save percentage, clean sheets, minutes played at a named level. Headline numbers.
- 3
Add distribution data
Pass completion percentage, long ball accuracy, average launch distance. Modern keepers are judged on the ball as much as off it.
- 4
Show post shot expected goals if available
PSxG minus goals against is the best single shot stopping metric. List it if you have it.
- 5
Share three save clips and one distribution clip
One reflex save, one one v one, one cross claim, one long pass into the build up. Four clips is enough for most GK reels.
Frequently asked questions
What height do goalkeepers need to be?
Senior professional goalkeepers average 6 foot 3. Shorter keepers can play at senior level if reflexes, positioning and distribution are elite.
How important is distribution on a goalkeeper CV?
Critical. Most modern clubs play out from the back. Pass completion percentage and long ball accuracy are now headline GK stats.
Should a goalkeeper list penalty save data?
Yes if the record is strong. List shootout and in match penalty saves separately.
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