Thibaut Courtois, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Raúl Gudiño top the list of top footballers who could play in the NBA
December 25 is one of the most important days in the NBA calendar because the Christmas day is played and millions of American basketball fans enjoy attractive matches, while football activity is almost non-existent. ·the.
Because of the NBA games that will be held this Christmas, ESPN Digital presents you figures from the MX League and the Old Continent who could try their luck in basketball thanks to their height.
MX LEAGUE FIGURES
Raúl Gudiño | Height: 1.96 meters
The Chivas goalkeeper tops the list of the top players in the MX League. The 24-year-old goalkeeper measures about two meters and could easily try his luck in the NBA.
Cesar Montes | Height: 1.95 meters
The ‘Puppy’ boasts of being one of the highest defenses in Mexican football so his height and quality could ensure a place in the Tri for the next World Cup.
Rodrigo Noya | Height: 1.94 meters
The former Necaxa player won a place in the Atlético de Sant Lluís saga during the Guard1anes 2020 and of his 12 games played, he was a starter in nine games.
Nahuel Guzmán | Height: 1.93 meters
The controversial Tigers goalkeeper has been called up by the Argentina national team on more than one occasion and since arriving in the MX League in 2014, Guzmán has positioned himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the league.
Unai Bilbao | Height: 1.92 meters
In his first tournament with Necaxa, Bilbao, originally from Biscay, Spain, became a key piece of the Rays scheme. The Iberian defender was a starter in the 17 matches of the Guardian 2021
INTERNATIONAL FIGURES
Thibaut Courtois | Height: 1.99 meters
The Real Madrid goalkeeper since 2018 is one of the highest footballers in the Old Continent. The 28-year-old Belgian goalkeeper was key in the league title that Madrid won last season and this season has also been a factor in the club’s positive streak in recent weeks.
Gianluigi Donnarumma | Height: 1.96 meters
The AC Milan goalkeeper is just 21 years old but has been the starting goalkeeper for the Italian team in recent seasons. Donnarumma has a market value of 60 million euros.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic | Height: 1.95 meters
The former PSG star, Inter Milan, Juventus, among others, boasts great technique and thanks to his height has delighted fans with beautiful notes. In the current Serie A campaign, Ibrahimovic, 39, has 10 goals.
Gerard Piqué | Height: 1.94 meters
The Spaniard, who is currently recovering from an injury, is the leader of Barcelona’s defense. Piqué, 33, has been defending the colors of the spoon for more than 12 years and was a key player in the titles Barcelona won over the past decade.
Niklas Sule | Height: 1.94 meters
The Bayern Munich center has an imposing physique that has allowed him to earn a place in the Bavarian giant. At the age of 25, Sule has become one of the regular players for the German national team.