If Prince played soccer: goalkeeper, rated 86

Prince as a soccer player: scouting report

Prince goes in goal, and the case starts with the most famous rainy night of his career. He played the Super Bowl halftime show in Miami in 2007 through a steady downpour, and a goalkeeper on a soaking wet pitch needs exactly what he showed that night: sure hands when the ball is skidding and slick, and total calm when everything around him is chaos. Goalkeeping is the best part of his card.

Dribbling is his next best mark, which makes him a keeper who is comfortable with the ball at his feet. He played basketball at Central High School in Minneapolis, and that court sense shows in his footwork when a striker comes to press: a feint, a quick shift of weight, and the ball is gone to a fullback. He is credited with playing every instrument on his debut album, and a goalkeeper who can handle every part of the job, from claiming crosses to sweeping behind the defense to starting attacks, is worth a great deal. His pace lets him come off his line quickly to smother a one on one, and his passing is accurate enough to switch play long.

Physical strength is the soft spot on his card. He will not bully strikers at a corner, so he wins his area with timing and agility rather than muscle. Put strong, commanding center backs in front of him to deal with the aerial traffic and let him handle the rest. Fullback and central midfield are both possible fallbacks, but his value is far higher between the posts. Take him early among the keepers and enjoy the highlight reel.

Plays like An acrobatic keeper with quick feet and a flair for the big save

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