René Higuita
René Higuita is a legendary Colombian goalkeeper known for his eccentric playing style and remarkable skills, including his famous 'Scorpion Kick' save. He was a key figure in the national team during the 1994 World Cup qualification but missed the tournament due to legal issues stemming from his involvement with drug lord Pablo Escobar.
Born on Aug 27, 1966 (58 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 2 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 37,812 | $230,000 | 264$ |
| Totals | 2 | 32,971,846 | 37,812 | $230,000 | 264$ |
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Peru:
René Higuita was invited to Curacao along with other Colombian stars.
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Peru:
René Higuita, known as the 'Scorpion' goalkeeper, praises Pedro Gallese as the best Peruvian goalkeeper.
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Germany:
René Higuita is known for his eccentric style of play and is referred to as 'El Loco', meaning 'The Crazy'.
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Germany:
René Higuita is known for his eccentric style of play and is referred to as 'El Loco', meaning 'The Crazy'.
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Colombia:
René Higuita, former goalkeeper of the Colombian national team and Nacional, is mentioned as a representative of Gatti's style in Colombia.
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Greece:
René Higuita was the main goalkeeper on the path to the World Cup but missed the final phase due to imprisonment related to a kidnapping.
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