Video | René Higuita surprises with his opinion on Dibu Martínez, the Argentine goalkeeper: ‘Every day I fall more in love with him’

The former footballer Rene Higuitawho played for the Colombian National Team and Atlético Nacional, is known for his unique attitude and skills as a goalkeeper, which at one time led him to be nicknamed ‘El Loco’ (The Crazy One). After decades away from the pitch, the Antioquian is very clear about who can also be nicknamed in the same way.

Higuita, 58, expressed his total admiration for Dibu Martínez, the goalkeeper of the Argentina National Team and, in addition, of Aston Villa FC When asked who the current ‘Crazy One’ of football is during an interview with Betsson Colombia, the former footballer said he was in love with him.

“I don’t know if he’s crazy or very sane, but Every day I fall more in love with him and he is Dibu Martinez“There he is, world champion, Copa America champion, fundamental in the triumphs of the Argentine National Team, fundamental in his team,” he said.

Although he said that Martínez has not had the “luck of being in the big teams”, he did emphasize that he plays in the big leagues.

“In my opinion, he is the best goalkeeper in the world today,” he concluded.

Dibu Martinez’s recognitions

Emiliano Martínez, as is his given name, at 32 years old is one of the most outstanding Argentine footballers.

Among his achievements are:

Although he has been the focus of criticism for his gestures while celebrating. For example, when he received the Golden Glove at the World Cup in Qatar and held the trophy at the height of his groinan attitude that he himself later recognized as “nonsense.”

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