Fernando Muslera
Awards & Honours
36
Awards Won
5
Honours
7
Rankings
4
Covers
3
Records
Fernando Muslera's career is defined by remarkable longevity and consistency. He is Uruguay's most-capped goalkeeper, with over 130 appearances, and has played in five World Cups, a rare feat for any player. His trophy cabinet includes eight Süper Lig titles, five Turkish Cups, and the 2011 Copa América. He was named Turkish Footballer of the Year four times and Süper Lig Goalkeeper of the Year five times. His record of 13 penalty saves in the Süper Lig is unmatched. At Galatasaray, he is revered as a club legend, having made over 450 appearances and captained the side. His leadership and shot-stopping have made him one of the most respected goalkeepers in South American and European football.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Galatasaray Legend Status
Inducted into Galatasaray's Legendary Players list with a commemorative plaque at the stadium.
Most Capped Goalkeeper for Uruguay
Surpassed Ladislao Mazurkiewicz's record; over 130 caps as of 2026.
Key to the City of Montevideo
Awarded along with the entire Copa América-winning Uruguay squad.
Order of the Republic (Comendador)
Received the Orden de la República at the rank of Comendador for the Copa América victory.
Guinness World Record
Part of Uruguay's record for most consecutive matches without losing (18 matches unbeaten streak).
Rankings & Lists
IFFHS Best Goalkeeper of the Decade (2011-2020)
IFFHS Best Goalkeeper in South America
IFFHS Best Goalkeeper in South America
FourFourTwo's Best Goalkeepers in the World
FourFourTwo's Best Goalkeepers in the World
Uruguay's Greatest Goalkeeper of All Time
Galatasaray's Best Foreign Player
Magazine Covers
El Gráfico (Argentina)
June 2010
El Muro
FourFourTwo (Turkey edition)
December 2012
Muslera: The King of Istanbul
Sports Illustrated (Latin America)
July 2011
Uruguay's Copa América Heroes
Marca (Spain, special edition)
June 2010
Uruguay's New Star
Records & Feats
Most penalty saves in Süper Lig history
Saved 13 penalties during his time in the Turkish Süper Lig, a record for the league.
Most capped goalkeeper for Uruguay
Surpassed Ladislao Mazurkiewicz's record in 2018; has over 130 caps as of 2026.
Part of Uruguay's longest unbeaten streak
Uruguay went 18 consecutive matches without losing in 2011, a Guinness World Record at the time.