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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.
- 27 August 1966 (age 57)
- 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
- José René Higuita Zapata
- Medellín, Colombia
Sep 29, 2021 · In June of 1993, without being indicted or tried, René Higuita, on the very suspicion of violating Colombia’s stiff anti-kidnapping law, was trundled off to a Bogotá jail, where he would spend...
Apr 15, 2020 · René Higuita’s scorpion kick is a thing of beauty – so let's debunk it | Soccer | The Guardian. René Higuita’s scorpion kick was the defining moment of Colombia’s friendly with England...
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A film about the life and career of René Higuita, the Colombian soccer legend and goalkeeper. Watch interviews, highlights and challenges from his iconic and controversial journey.
Jun 29, 2023 · Rene Higuita: Maverick custodian with a flair for the extraordinary. Published. 29 Jun 2023. Higuita, believe many, is the creator of the now-iconic scorpion kick. Rene Higuita unleashed the ...