Asmir Begović
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Begović's career is defined by longevity and a single, unforgettable moment. His 91.9-metre goal is a Guinness World Record that no other Premier League goalkeeper has come close to matching. He was a trusted starter for Stoke City during their best Premier League years, playing every minute of the 2012–13 season. At Chelsea, he contributed to a title-winning campaign, even as a backup. For Bosnia, he was the man between the sticks at their first-ever World Cup. These achievements may not fill a trophy room, but they reflect a steady, high-level career that few goalkeepers of his generation can match.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Guinness World Record
Longest goal scored in a competitive football match (91.9 metres)
Bosnian Footballer of the Year
Awarded to the best Bosnian footballer of the year
Stoke City Club Record
Most clean sheets in a Premier League season (12 in 2013–14)
Rankings & Lists
Top 20 goalkeepers in world football
100 best players in the Premier League
Top 10 goalkeepers at the World Cup
Magazine Covers
Sportske Novosti
2014-06
Bosnian football stars
Goal.com
2014-06
World Cup Goalkeepers to Watch
Bleacher Report
2013-11
Record-breaking goalkeepers
Records & Feats
Longest goal in a competitive football match
Scored from a goal kick at 91.9 metres (101 yards) against Southampton on 2 November 2013.
Only Premier League goalkeeper to score a goal from a goal kick
No other goalkeeper has scored directly from a goal kick in Premier League history.