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  1. José René Higuita Zapata (Spanish pronunciation: [reˈne jˈɣita]; born 27 August 1966) is a Colombian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was nicknamed El Loco ("The Madman") for his high-risk ' sweeper-keeper ' playing style and his flair for the dramatic, and sometimes even scoring goals despite being a goalkeeper.

  2. Sep 6, 2015 · England. 2.62M subscribers. Subscribed. 36K. 5.1M views 8 years ago. On this day in 1995, René Higuita performed the famous scorpion kick in a friendly game between England v Colombia. ...more...

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  3. From poverty to soccer legend, this documentary captures the rise of Colombia's René Higuita, his revolutionary career and the birth of "The Scorpion."SUBSCR...

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  4. Feb 1, 2010 · A tribute to the eccentric Colombian goalkeeper who was a pioneer of sweeper-keeping and a key figure of the Colombia team of the late '80s and early '90s. Learn how he influenced the style, tactics and confidence of his team-mates, and how his absence in USA 94 may have changed the outcome of the World Cup.

  5. Jun 29, 2023 · A goal-scoring goalkeeper, Rene Higuita wrapped his domestic and international career with 43 goals, including three for Colombia. His strikes came majorly from the spot or just outside the ...

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  7. Aug 30, 2022 · Learn about Rene Higuita, one of the most eccentric and influential goalkeepers in soccer history. He was famous for his scorpion kick, his sweeper-keeper style, his goalscoring skills, and his involvement in a kidnapping plot.

  8. Jan 1, 2009 · Date of birth/Age: Aug 28, 1966 (57) Place of birth: Medellín. Citizenship: Colombia. Height: 1,75 m. Position: Goalkeeper. Former International: Colombia. Caps/Goals: 68 / 3. Currently working as: Goalkeeping Coach Club: Atl. Nacional.