ゴールキーパー
Meanings
1
Sports term for the player who guards the goal in soccer, hockey, etc.
He is active as a soccer goalkeeper.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉がゴールキーパーを務めるto serve as/play the position of goalkeeper
He played as goalkeeper during his high school days.
- ゴールキーパーがシュートを止めるthe goalkeeper blocks/stops a shot
The goalkeeper made a brilliant save.
- 〈人〉がゴールキーパーになるto become a goalkeeper
She had wanted to become a goalkeeper since elementary school.