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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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- 1966-08-27
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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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