The soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal.

synonyms: goalie, goaltender, netkeeper, netminder.

Dutch: doelman, doelwachter, goalie, goalkeeper, keeper, kiep, sluitpost
Polish: bramkarz, golkiper

The defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring.

synonyms: goalie, goaltender, netkeeper.

Dutch: keeper