10 Most Unpredictable Goalkeepers Of All Time

In the modern age of football, 6ft keepers such as Victor Valdes and David Ospina are considered small. These days, making it to the highest levels of the game as a goalkeeper under 6ft tall is practically unheard of.

These prejudices wouldn't stop Jorge Campos from making an impact on the game, though. Standing just 5ft6, the Mexican national team stalwart would probably struggle to get a look in these days, but was one of the preeminent goalkeeping talents in the Americas during his prime in the 1990s.

Early in his career, Campos had struggled to dislodge the first choice goalkeeper at Mexican club UNAM. Some players might be discouraged by a lack of playing time but Campos remained undeterred, deciding to take his talents further up the pitch. The Mexican proved to be a very capable striker, scoring 14 goals in the 1989-90 season and having continued forays as an outfielder throughout his career.

Retaining the skills he had acquired in his ventures as a forward, Campos became adept at snuffing out attacks without needing to use his hands, utilising his lightning-quick pace to intercept forwards before they could get a shot off.

Despite the fact that his entire club career took place in North America, Campos endeared himself to fans worldwide in his performances in the 1994 and 1998 World Cups - his unorthodox style and multi-coloured, self-designed, goalkeeper kits earning him a place in World Cup folklore.