GK

じーけー
noun
goalkeeper, goalie
person
1. goalkeeper, goalie
The player positioned in front of the goal in soccer or hockey, responsible for preventing the opposing team from scoring.
The goalkeeper stopped the shot.
He is the national team's goalkeeper.
The goalkeeper's great save prevented a goal.

GK stands for Goalkeeper. It is the standard abbreviation in soccer/football.

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Soccer positions

  • GK: goalkeeper
  • DF: defender
  • MF: midfielder
  • FW: forward