5 goalkeepers who started as outfield players

#3 Jorge Campos

Jorge Campos used to switch from a goalkeeper to a striker during games

Who says diminutive men can't guard the posts? Mexican shot-stopper Jorge Campos is an example to look at when it comes to short keepers.

Campos was widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation due to his athleticism, flamboyant and a rather risky style of play. He ran off his line more often than not, giving minor heart-attacks to his fans in the process.

While we have seen keepers who never played outfield after switching back to guard the sticks, Campos was a cut above the rest.

He was a standing tribute to versatility during games; he would start a game in goal and switch to the forward position later, in order to use his skills as an effective striker.

No wonder he finished his career as the third highest goalscoring keeper of all time with 46 goals in his sixteen-year career.