Brad Friedel

Brad Friedel is a former professional soccer player and goalkeeper who had a distinguished career in both Major League Soccer (MLS) and European leagues. He is best known for his time at clubs such as Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, as well as for being a key figure in the U.S. Men's National Team. Friedel's contributions to American soccer have solidified his status as one of the country's top goalkeepers, and he holds the record for the most consecutive starts in the Premier League. His transfer to Liverpool in 1997 for $1.5 million was significant, marking one of the early high-profile moves of an American player to Europe.