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The Rogério Ceni Challenge

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Deleted Account #151676

06 Nov 2014 21:30:57

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I recently came across a very similar challenge on the official SI forum and thought it would be a great bit of a fun for those who haven't settled into the a long term game on the FM yet, or perhaps you haven't purchased 15 and want something interesting to stir the imagination on a previous incarnation of the game.

There is a long tradition of goalscoring goalkeepers, particularly in South America, Jose Luis Chilavert scored 62 times in his career, including nine for Paraguay which makes him the keeper with the most goals ever, as well as been the only credited shot stopper to have scored a hat-trick. Rene Higuita of Colombia has 41 strikes to his name which is narrowly surpassed by Bulgaria's Dimitar Ivankov who has 42 from his career with the likes of Levski Sofia, Keyserispor and Bursapor.

But by far the most prolific gloved marksman is Sao Paulo's infamous Rogério Ceni who netted 121 times during his 22 year career with the club.

The idea is simple, get a goalkeeper, preferably a regen who has come through your clubs academy, to score as many as he possibly can in his career. get him assigned to take free kicks and penalties. A high eccentricity attribute is likely to help your cause as he will venture out of his box much more. You will need to manage his training to improve his freekick and penalty taking attributes in order to maximise the potential return of goals. (No in game editor!)

Good luck!

Gendo

13 years ago

1 year ago

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07 Nov 2014 15:59:46

This has to be one of the more outlandish challenges I've ever seen, but very intriguing. Since I'm only a year into my Fulham career, I think I'll start training Jesse Joronen in the ways of the shot taking keeper, and we'll see where we go.

Scoobylucca

12 years ago

3 months ago

07 Nov 2014 16:22:24

Please man correct the name of this legend. I'm a supporter of São Paulo and have been watching him since always, it's Rogério Ceni and not Rodrigo Ceni. Thank you and awesome challenge by the way. Another note is that he has actually scored 123 Goals.

Deleted Account #151676

07 Nov 2014 19:13:35

By Scoobylucca | On 07 November 2014 - 16:22 PM

Please man correct the name of this legend. I'm a supporter of São Paulo and have been watching him since always, it's Rogério Ceni and not Rodrigo Ceni. Thank you and awesome challenge by the way. Another note is that he has actually scored 123 Goals.

My apologies, auto-correct much have changed it. I've changed the post, however a staff member will need to change the title.