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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Julian Maria Speroni | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.8 m) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Crystal Palace FC | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps (Gls) | |
1999-2001 2001-2004 2004- |
Platense Dundee United Crystal Palace |
92 (0) 83 (0) 2 (0) | |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19 November 2008 |
Julian Speroni (born May 18 1979 is an Argentine football goalkeeper currently playing for Crystal Palace Football Club.
Crystal Palace's player of the season for 07/08 campaign. After a lengthy period as second choice to Gabor Kiraly, the Argentinian shot stopper was given his chance when the Hungarian Keeper moved to Burnley in the Summer and he did not disappoint.
Managing to find the form that had earned him the respect of being one of the top keepers in the SPL side Dundee United, Speroni became a formidable opponant for opposition strikers. A total of 13 clean sheets, as well as a number of top saves that included two penalty saves, served as a building block in the solid foundations of Neil Warnock's young side.
With Maradona becoming the new head coach of the Argentinian side, how long will it be before we see the legend visiting Selhurst Park to assess this talent?