World Cup 2018: Top 7 substitute goalkeepers

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#6 Steve Mandanda (France)

France v Republic of Ireland - International Friendly

Steve Mandanda has remained French club Marseille's first-choice keeper for the past decade, however, the 33-year old has remained the second-choice keeper for his national team France due to the presence of skipper Hugo Lloris.

Mandanda has made 28 appearances for Les Bleus, a vast majority of those coming when Lloris was given a rest. He will remain an understudy to French captain Hugo Lloris in this World Cup too.


#5 Simon Mignolet (Belgium)

Belgium v Saudi Arabia - International Friendly

Simon Mignolet was Belgium's first-choice keeper when he made his debut in 2011, however, Thibaut Courtois quickly dislodged his senior colleague quickly after moving to Atletico Madrid. Since then, Mignolet has largely been rooted to the bench and has only been called up on a rotational basis.

Unconvincing performances since moving to Liverpool have meant that Mignolet has failed to provide adequate competition to Courtois. This would mean that Mignolet will continue to spend his time on the bench in Russia.

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