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René Higuita was a Colombian professional footballer known for his work as a goalkeeper. He is historically significant in football for his innovative and flamboyant playing style, which influenced how the goalkeeper position was played.
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Key facts
- 1985
- Millonarios
- 2004
- Aucas
- 2007
- Guaros FC
- 2008
- Deportivo Rionegro
- Full name
- José René Higuita Zapata
- Date of birth
- ( 1966-08-27 ) 27 August 1966 (age 59)
- Place of birth
- Medellín , Colombia
- Height
- 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- Current team
- Atlético Nacional (goalkeeper coach)
- Years
- Team
- 1986 1991
- Atlético Nacional
- 1991 1992
- Real Valladolid
- 1993 1997
- Atlético Nacional
- 1997 1998
- Veracruz
- 1999 2000
- Independiente Medellín
- 2000 2001
- Real Cartagena
- 2001 2002
- Atlético Junior
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Sports profile
- Sport
- Soccer
- Team
- _Retired Soccer
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- Nationality
- Colombia
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Encyclopedic overview
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
José René Higuita Zapata ( Spanish pronunciation: [reˈne jˈɣita]; born 27 August 1966) is a Colombian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was nicknamed El Loco ("The Madman") for his high-risk 'sweeper-keeper' playing style and his flair for the dramatic, and sometimes even scoring goals despite being a goalkeeper.
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