Height: 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)
The 26-year-old goalkeeper is officially the tallest goalkeeper and soccer player on the planet, measuring up to a monstrous 6ft 10 inches.
He began his career in Netherlands at Willem II, the former club of Jaap Stam before he moved to PSV. he also played K.V. Kortrijk (Belgium).
This lanky Goal-keeper doesn’t even have to jump to catch the incoming corners because of his 6ft.10in in height. His current club is Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League.
2. PAUL MILLAR
Height: 2.07 m (6 ft 9 in)
Paul Millar is a British Third division striker who plays for Elgin City FC. He is also a full time fireman who works at the RAF Kinloss base at Moray in the Highland areas of Scotland. Elgin City FC staffs had to heighten the entrance because of his 6.10 feet height. Just because of one man Hmmm.
His current club is Formatine Utd FC in Scotland. He is at 2nd position among tallest soccer players.
3. VANJA IVESA
Height: 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in)
Vanja Ivesa a Croatian goalkeeper, currently plays for NK Istra 1961, the first division club in Croatia. after debuting with NK Istra in 1995, Vanja Ivesa played multiple clubs in and out of Croatia like, Australian league team Sydney United FC in 2002, NK Zminj, Croatian Football Club, Eskişehirspor, a Turkish Club. He is the 3rd Tallest Soccer Players on earth.
4. YANG CHANGPENG
Height: 2.05 m (6 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Next one on Tallest football Players, Yang is a Chinese striker and he is well known due to his stint in Bolton Wanderers in 2006. Upon his arrival, he was dubbed as “Chinese Peter Crouch” when he was at one-month trial in England, but as he failed to make an impression, he moved back. He is currently playing for Henan Jianye in the China Super League.
The 6 feet and 8.1⁄2 inches tall Chinese, is the 4th tallest footballer of the world.
5. TOR HOGNE
Height: 2.04 m (6 ft 8 1/2 in)
Tor Hogne Aaroy is a Norwegian football forward. Standing 2.04 m (6 ft 8 1⁄2 in) tall, Tor Hogne Aaroy is the world’s 5th Tallest Soccer Players.
Aarøy was called up to the Norwegian national team on 27 January 2009, as a part of caretaker coach Egil Olsen’s first squad. He eventually opted to withdraw from the squad to stay home awaiting the birth of his second child.
6. LACINA TRAORE
Height: 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
Lacina Traoré is an Ivorian footballer who wsd a striker for Everton on loan from AS Monaco. He currently plays for Ligue 1 club Amines.
He is nicknamed the “Gentle Giant”, due to his 6 ft 8in frame, he not just rely on his height but also on his pace and power. Traoré is 6th among the tallest professional footballers.
7. COSTEL PANTILIMON
Height: 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in).
Costel Fane Pantilimon is a Romanian footballer who played for the Premier League club Manchester City as a goalkeeper. He currently plays as a goalkeeper for Spanish club Deportivo La Corona. At the height of 6’8″ (203 cm).
He is known for his fine conduct and performance which could be seen during France vs. Romania in 2012 Euro qualifier
over-all he is the 7th tallest footballer in history.
8. KJELL PETTER OPHEIM
Height: 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
Kjell Petter is a goalkeeper for norway’s club Stryn Football - seldom plays (3rd tier league team in norway), Stryn Football also played for other clubs in norway like, 2-time Norwegian Premier League winners Lyn Football and the 1983 Norwegian Cup winners Moss FK. but never really made a mark for himself in the world of football.
Standing 6.8 feet tall, he is the 10th tallest footballer in the world.
9. EVEN IVERSON
Height: 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
Iverson is a Norwegian defender and has never played outside of norway. He currently plays for Hasle-Lören in Norway. The only pinnacle of his professional soccer career was when he played in Norwegian League Champions Bode/Glimt in 2006-2007.
With frame of 6.8 inches, Iverson is the 9th tallest player in football history.
10. OYVIND HOAS
Conclusion
Height: 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
Yet another lanky footballer from Norway, but unlike the former ones, he has made a name for himself in soccer world. Oyvind Hoas plays as a striker. he starts his career playing for Molde FK, then he transfered to Fredrikstad two years later.
Oyvind Hoas is now playing for Kristiansund (Norwegian first division team). With height of 6ft and 8 inches, he is one of the tallest soccer players in the world.
So when next you see Peter Crouch (6ft 7in) , Zlanta Ibrahimovic(6ft 5in), Know that there are footballers who are much more taller than them.
In all, been the tallest doesn't guarantee them to be the most successful in their various positions...
Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona to mention but a few comes to mind.
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