Sporting legends : Iker Casillas - career highlights & video of this Spanish goalkeeping legend

 



Iker Casillas Fernández, born on May 20, 1981, in Móstoles, Spain, is a retired Spanish professional footballer renowned for his exceptional goalkeeping skills. Often hailed as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, Casillas spent the majority of his career at Real Madrid, where he won numerous titles including five La Liga championships and three UEFA Champions League titles. He also enjoyed success with the Spanish national team, winning the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and the UEFA European Championship in 2008 and 2012. Casillas concluded his career at FC Porto before retiring in 2020.


Iker Casillas, one of the most accomplished goalkeepers in football history, has a distinguished career marked by numerous team and individual accolades. Below is a detailed list of his achievements:


### Club Achievements with Real Madrid


1. **La Liga Titles** (5):

   - **2000–01**

   - **2002–03**

   - **2006–07**

   - **2007–08**

   - **2011–12**


2. **UEFA Champions League Titles** (3):

   - **1999–2000**: Helped Real Madrid win their 8th Champions League title as a young goalkeeper.

   - **2001–02**: Made critical saves in the final against Bayer Leverkusen.

   - **2013–14**: Played a key role in securing Real Madrid's 10th Champions League title, known as "La Décima."


3. **Copa del Rey** (2):

   - **2010–11**: Victory over Barcelona in the final.

   - **2013–14**: Another triumph against Barcelona in the final.


4. **Supercopa de España** (4):

   - **2001**

   - **2003**

   - **2008**

   - **2012**


5. **UEFA Super Cup** (2):

   - **2002**

   - **2014**


6. **Intercontinental Cup** (2):

   - **1998**

   - **2002**


7. **FIFA Club World Cup** (1):

   - **2014**


### Club Achievements with FC Porto


1. **Primeira Liga** (2):

   - **2017–18**

   - **2019–20**


2. **Taça de Portugal** (1):

   - **2019–20**


3. **Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira** (1):

   - **2018**


### International Achievements with Spain


1. **FIFA World Cup** (1):

   - **2010**: Captained Spain to their first World Cup victory, making crucial saves, especially in the final against the Netherlands.


2. **UEFA European Championship** (2):

   - **2008**: Key player in Spain's triumph, ending a 44-year wait for a major international trophy.

   - **2012**: Led Spain to back-to-back European Championships, becoming the first team to defend the title successfully.


3. **FIFA U-20 World Cup** (1):

   - **1999**: Part of the victorious Spanish team.


4. **UEFA European Under-16 Championship** (1):

   - **1997**: Early success in his international career.


### Individual Awards and Honors


1. **IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper** (5):

   - **2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012**


2. **UEFA Team of the Year** (6):

   - **2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012**


3. **FIFA FIFPro World XI** (5):

   - **2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012**


4. **La Liga Best Goalkeeper** (2):

   - **2008–09, 2011–12**


5. **Golden Foot** (1):

   - **2017**


6. **Best European Goalkeeper** (2):

   - **2010, 2011**


7. **Bravo Award** (1):

   - **2000**


8. **FIFA World Cup Golden Glove** (1):

   - **2010**


9. **UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament** (2):

   - **2008, 2012**


10. **FIFA World Cup All-Star Team** (1):

    - **2010**


### Records


1. **Most Clean Sheets in the UEFA Champions League**: 59

2. **Most International Clean Sheets**: Held the record for a period

3. **Most Consecutive Appearances in UEFA Champions League**: 20 seasons


### Legacy


- Casillas is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, known for his quick reflexes, outstanding shot-stopping ability, and leadership both on and off the pitch.

- His contributions to both Real Madrid and the Spanish national team have cemented his place as a football legend.


Casillas's illustrious career is a testament to his skill, dedication, and consistency at the highest levels of football.


Watch the brilliance of Casillas with his spectacular saves in the below video 



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