Abstract
The purpose of this research is to clarify the required roles and techniques of goalkeepers in top-level games by analyzing their plays in 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. In addition, this research attempt to provide evidence that would help coaching in football. In conclusion, goalkeepers' major play appeared to be "Attacking". They make positive efforts to support their teammates. The other data verify that goalkeepers should have techniques that filed players possess. This is because that they play a role in successful offensive play in a match. That is to say, goalkeepers are ought to have the same training as field players do.
