Iker Casillas or Gigi Buffon?

CorkMan

This one was always divided down the middle. In 2007 a bit more people would have said Buffon, but I wonder if Spains Euro 2008 and World Cup 2010 would have swayed the argument.

I think Casillas takes it, but I think both of them are not at their peak for the club sides ATM.

The Floyd p

Casillas for me.

deman

Casillas every time.

tdv123

At the moment I'd go for Casillas. But overall it's pretty hard choice.

CorkMan

Poll added.

Pauleta

Definitely Buffon, he is the greatest of all time. Casillas can make the occasional error which Buffon doesnt do.

SlickRic

i can't vote against Buffon.

Casillas is prone to more mistakes than people would like to admit, even though he is probably the best shot-stopper in the world.

Buffon has it all, and is as solid as there has been.

if both are fit, it's Gigi.

Johner

SlickRic wrote: »

i can't vote against Buffon.

Casillas is prone to more mistakes than people would like to admit, even though he is probably the best shot-stopper in the world.

Buffon has it all, and is as solid as there has been.

if both are fit, it's Gigi.

Agree with this, Buffon for me.

CorkMan

Well for all the mistakes Casillas makes, he keeps out in good saves he makes I think. He can make mistakes, but always shows up on the big time.

SlickRic

CorkMan wrote: »

Well for all the mistakes Casillas makes, he keeps out in good saves he makes I think. He can make mistakes, but always shows up on the big time.

true.

i agree 100%.

but that's irrelevant; IMO Gigi makes less mistakes, commands his area better and is only slightly worse at shot-stopping.

therefore my answer

Le King

Buffon is the better keeper. A bit injury prone as of late, but he is definitely the better keeper. I think Casillas makes mistakes that you wouldn't see Buffon making.

flahavaj

SlickRic wrote: »

true.

i agree 100%.

but that's irrelevant; IMO Gigi makes less mistakes, commands his area better and is only slightly worse at shot-stopping.

therefore my answer

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This.

eagle eye

Its incredibly tight but I'll go Casillas.

Lukker-

Gigi for me.

TheDoc

Buffon for me.

His all round game is much better, casilles is a good shot stoppre but I put him in the category of Shay Given.

Good shot stopper but very average if not poor in other departments like ball retention, distribution and commanding his area, catching crosses.

As a longtime goalkeeper these are the things that make a good goalkeeper, the easy part is diving and knocking a ball away, unfortunately those whove never played in goal think thats the sign of a fantastic keeper :P

pickarooney

Buffon, when fully fit is a clear winner for me. Only Schmeichal would give him a run for his money.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

Buffon by a distance.

CorkMan

TheDoc wrote: »

Buffon for me.

His all round game is much better, casilles is a good shot stoppre but I put him in the category of Shay Given.

Good shot stopper but very average if not poor in other departments like ball retention, distribution and commanding his area, catching crosses.

As a longtime goalkeeper these are the things that make a good goalkeeper, the easy part is diving and knocking a ball away, unfortunately those whove never played in goal think thats the sign of a fantastic keeper :P

1) I think Casillas is world class at distrubition. I have seen him throw on the break-away, aim for a player on the half way line and the ball would literally land on the players feet. He can throw in vast distances and it would slide perfectly for the player.

2) I think the onus in Spain is to punch the ball when it comes in (corners, dangerous flights in), it is the main way in Spain. ie Reina, Valdes.

Pinturicchio

Buffon, and by a bigger margin than most people are saying.

Can't wait until he's fit again.

Seaneh

Gigi by a loooooooooooooon way.

Iker is amazing but Buffon is the best of the last 30 odd years anyway, probably only Lev Yashin could beat him to the title of best of all time.

Pinturicchio

Julio Cesar vs Iker Casillas would be closer IMO (as in, who's second best after Buffon).

DOC09UNAM

tight up until recently, but who is better overall? Buffon tbh.

I would only put smeichael near him.

GavRedKing

Love both, but for me its Buffon.

Top quality keeper and has always been that way.

Dempsey

Buffon, you see Casillas making far more basic errors tbh

HalloweenJack

Casillas for me.

He had two below par seasons (08/09 was especially bad for him) before the World Cup but he was outstanding in it. He kept his nerve when he needed to most in the final when twice he denied one of last season's most lethal finishers with his sharp judgment. He's a top class shot-stopper and he inspires confidence in his defence, two essential qualities.

Rikand

A couple of years ago I would have said Buffon, but now I'd say Casillas

IvySlayer

DOC09UNAM wrote: »

tight up until recently, but who is better overall? Buffon tbh.

I would only put smeichael near him.

Who?

Buffon for me. If it said Oliver Kahn or Buffon that would be tough.

DrumSteve

Gotta be casillas...

I remember when liverpool beat madrid 4-1... he made some amazing saves that night.

s_carnage

Buffon all the way for me. He is the complete package whereas Casillas is not the greatest at coming for crosses.

Diabhal Beag

Buffon is great. The passion he had was immense. After penalty saves I always thought he'd explode with joy.

Casillas is great though.

Pinturicchio

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

Buffon is great. The passion he had was immense. After penalty saves I always thought he'd explode with joy.

He isn't dead (or even retired) you know!

Ush1

Both have waned in recent seasons. San Iker is a fantastic keeper but it's defo Gigi for me.

DOC09UNAM

IvySlayer wrote: »

Who?

Buffon for me. If it said Oliver Kahn or Buffon that would be tough.

I'm never trying to post his name on my phone again.

MRPRO03

Buffon has no weakness, he controls and commands his area, he takes catches from corners and free kicks, distribution is also very good, also great shotstopper. You never see Buffon make a lot of great saves and that is because his positioning and expectation of shots is that good.

Casillas is only good at as a shotstopper, he needs to improve commanding of his area that Buffon does with ease.