Top 15 Tallest Soccer Players in the World

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Who is the tallest soccer player? - Having an ideal height provides numerous advantages for football players. Many professional footballers worldwide possess impressive heights. In this article, ANZ Football compiles a list of the top 15 tallest soccer players in the world in 2023. Read on to find out!

TOP 15 tallest players in soccer 2023

On average, professional male football players tend to range between 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) and 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) tall. Female football players generally have an average height between 5 feet 4 inches (162 cm) and 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm). This list covers the 15 tallest footballers in the world as of 2023.

#15. Peter Crouch - 201cm

Ranked at number 15, Peter Crouch is an English forward known for his remarkable height of 6 feet 7 inches (201cm). Despite his position in the list of the top 15 tallest players globally, Peter Crouch has enjoyed a highly successful football career. Notably, he gained immense popularity while playing for Liverpool and also represented the England national team in two World Cups. Peter Crouch stands out as the most renowned tall player in the football world.

#14. Even Iversen - 203cm

Even Iversen, a Norwegian defender standing at 6 feet 8 inches (203cm), possesses an impressive height. However, playing as a defender with such tall stature doesn't always provide an advantage. Players with excessive height often face challenges in terms of agility and struggle against small, agile forwards. While many Norwegian players have good height, not every player possesses the same level of football skills as Erling Haaland, who excels in the sport.

#13. Lacina Traore - 203cm

Lacina Traore, born on May 20, 1990, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is an Ivorian football player known for his position as a forward in Monaco's Ligue 1 team. One of his standout features is his towering height of 6 feet 8 inches (203cm), surpassing even the tall striker of the England national team, Peter Crouch.

#12. Kjell Petter Opheim - 203cm

Kjell Petter Opheim, a Norwegian goalkeeper standing at 6 feet 8 inches (203cm), possesses an impressive height. However, he has predominantly played in Norway's domestic league, which has limited his recognition on the global stage. With his long arms, the Norwegian goalkeeper exhibits proficiency in catching the ball. However, his reflexes and positioning are not regarded as particularly strong aspects of his game.

#11. Costel Pantilimon - 203cm

Costel Pantilimon, a Romanian goalkeeper, is renowned for his impressive height of 6 feet 8 inches (203cm). Currently, he plays for Romania national football team. Throughout his career, Pantilimon has experienced notable success, having previously represented Premier League clubs including Manchester City, Sunderland, and Watford.

#10. Jason Mooney - 204cm

Jason Mooney, an English goalkeeper, stands tall at 6 feet 9 inches (204cm). He achieved the most success during his career while playing for Tranmere Rovers in the French League One. However, Mooney had limited playing time, as he made only a few appearances for the club and spent the majority of his tenure on the bench.

#9. Tor Hogne Aaroy - 204cm

Tor Hogne Aaroy is a Norwegian forward with a height of 204cm. His football journey commenced in 1985, and he has predominantly played in his homeland, Norway. Aaroy has made a noteworthy 242 appearances for Aalesund Football Club in the Norwegian First Division, netting a total of 90 goals.

#8. Yang Changpeng - 205cm

Yang Changpeng is a Chinese football goalkeeper with a height of 205cm. With his outstanding height, this player was once dubbed the "Peter Crouch of China." However, Yang's football career did not yield significant accomplishments. He had a brief stint at Bolton Wanderers Football Club, playing professionally during a one-month trial period. For the rest of his career, Yang remained a free agent.

#7. Daniel Muller - 205cm

Daniel Muller, a Danish goalkeeper, stands out for his remarkable height of 6 feet 9 inches (205cm). Alongside his impressive stature, he possesses notably long arms. Expectations were high for Daniel Muller, with many anticipating a promising career as a goalkeeper. However, his professional journey did not take off as anticipated, and he ultimately played for Augsburg II, a lesser-known club in the fourth division of German football.

#6. Tonny Brogaard - 206cm

Tonny Brogaard is a German goalkeeper with a height of 206cm.  His remarkable stature drew the attention of Bayern Munich. However, due to inconsistent performances, Brogaard currently finds himself playing for Augsburg II, a fourth division club in Germany.

#5. Vanja Ivesa - 206cm

Vanja Ivesa is also a Croatian goalkeeper with a height of 206cm. Throughout his professional playing career, Ivesa continued to excel until the age of 44 before eventually retiring. With his exceptional height, he continues to be recognized as one of the tallest goalkeepers in the world. 

#4. Tomas Holy - 206cm

Tomas Holy, a Czech goalkeeper, currently represents Ipswich Town Football Club in the English third division. Standing at an impressive height of 6 feet 9 inches (206cm), Holy was once considered a promising prospect for the Czech Republic national team. However, his career trajectory did not align with the initial expectations, and he has only represented the Czech Republic U18 team, falling short of earning a call-up to the senior national team.

#3. Paul Millar - 208cm

Paul Millar is a Scottish forward playing in the Scottish second division for Elgin City F.C. With an imposing height of 6 feet 10 inches (208cm), he undoubtedly holds the distinction of being the tallest forward in world football. While Millar has enjoyed a reasonably successful football career, his progress has been hindered by recurring and significant injuries. 

#2. Kristof Van Hout - 208cm

Kristof Van Hout is a professional Belgian goalkeeper currently playing for Lommel SK, a Belgian football club.  With an impressive height of 6 feet 10 inches (208cm), Van Hout stands out on the field. However, his football career has not experienced significant success, as he has predominantly played for mid-tier clubs and spent substantial time as a substitute on the bench.

#1. Simon Bloch Jorgensen - 210cm

Simon Bloch Jorgensen, a Danish goalkeeper, currently represents Waltham Abbey Football Club, a small-town English club. With an extraordinary height of 6 feet 11 inches (210cm), Jorgensen holds the distinction of being the tallest football player in the world. Possessing good height is undoubtedly an advantage desired by any professional goalkeeper. However, Jorgensen's football career has not yielded exceptional success, potentially due to limitations in other aspects of his abilities. A proficient goalkeeper requires more than just height; they must also possess sharp reflexes, precise positioning, and a range of other essential skills.

Conclusion

ANZ Football has compiled a list of the 15 tallest football players in the world 2023. At the moment, Simon Bloch Jorgensen claims the top spot with an astounding height of 210cm. On the other hand, Peter Crouch, a towering forward, finds himself at the 15th position with a height of 201cm.

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