Mary Earps and Emi Martinez’ achievements have inspired a new generation of goalkeepers, according to Burnley’s James Trafford. Martinez’s penalty shootout wins helped Argentina win the World Cup and Copa America, Trafford said. He also praised Earps for her World Cup semifinal and European Championship performances, which helped England win. Trafford believes Ederson and him at Manchester City are influencing public perceptions of goalkeeping.
When Trafford went back to his playing days, he recalled that goalies used to be the backups for inexperienced players or younger teammates. He did give examples of how players’ personalities and playing styles affected the position, including Ederson, Martinez, and Manuel Neuer. In addition to being named Sports Personality of the Year, Trafford said that Mary Earps inspired goalkeepers of the future.
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Trafford, 20, broke records to join Burnley from Manchester City and has already made a name for himself in goalkeeping. He broke the club record while on loan at Bolton, recording nine consecutive clean sheets and four in his opening four outings. To create his own style, Trafford takes cues from goalkeeping masters Jelle van Rouwelaar of Burnley, Joel Dixon of Bolton, and Andre Onana.
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany also congratulated Trafford on his Premier League debut, highlighting his skill, work ethic, and reliability. Kompany emphasized that in order to preserve and raise the team’s league standing, these high standards must be upheld.
According to Trafford, goalies need to be resilient and mentally robust to overcome errors that could hurt the team. He noted that having a strong mindset is crucial for success at all levels and that goalkeepers deal with problems on a daily basis. Trafford emphasized that goalies can benefit outfield players’ mental health as leaders both on and off the field by drawing on their own experiences.
Trafford, who has made the second-most saves in the Premier League this year, has demonstrated his ability to stop shots. He made a few vital stops for Burnley in their victories over Brighton and Liverpool. Trafford wants to help Burnley succeed as a team, in addition to preserving clean sheets.
Burnley’s clean sheets against Sheffield United and Fulham demonstrate how much their defense has improved. The team’s victories, according to Trafford, have boosted their confidence and shown that they can shut out opponents. He highlighted the group’s development.
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