Iker Casillas is the only goalkeeper to captain Spain to a World Cup and two European Championships. With 167 appearances for Spain, he leads all custodians globally in international caps. His 725 clean sheets for Real Madrid account for 52% of his matches, a ratio 10% higher than the average elite goalkeeper of the 2000s. Casillas outperforms #5-ranked Xavi in overall trophy count, with 19 major honors to Xavi's 25 but excelling in the importance of his captaincy. His 12 saves in the 2010 World Cup final, including a crucial stop on Arjen Robben, epitomized his clutch performances. At 1.85 meters, his agility and reflexes defied his height disadvantage compared to taller rivals.
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