Of all the positions on the pitch, the goalkeeper is the one that has evolved the most in elite football over recent years. Keepers now not only have to prevent balls from going into their goal, but are increasingly integral in how their team operate in and out of possession. This page is a portal for goalkeepers, goalkeeper coaches and anyone interested in discovering how to train goalkeepers to meet the demands of the modern game.

This section consists of exercises and sessions designed by FIFA’s very own goalkeeper experts. The training materials offer experienced guidance on a range of goalkeeping techniques, ensuring that when you train your keepers, they build their skills on solid foundations.

In addition to the FIFA Goalkeeping Expert Group’s bespoke training sessions and exercises, the FIFA Training Centre contains a wealth of other content, especially for goalkeepers. The library below is a one-stop shop for discovering more sessions, analyses, interviews and presentations for the game’s most unique position.