The pie chart above shows what Simon Royce had to deal with over 52 football league games while he played for Queens Park Rangers. This chart shows every touch, punch, save and kick. A definition for each section is as follows:

Throw Out: The goalkeeper has thrown the ball out from the back.

Save: Goalkeeper generally makes a save with any part of his/her body.

Punch: The goalkeeper has been forced to punch the ball away.

Catch: from either a cross or shot.

Kick Feet: Goalkeeper will place the ball on the foor from a save and kick.

Kick hands: Goalkeeper kicks the ball out of his/her hands.

Goal Kick: Goalkeeper generally takes a goal kick.

Back Pass: Goalkeeper has been presented with a back pass to deal with.

What does the chart tell us?

Although the hands are obviously critical to any goalkeeper, Simon used his feet an astonishing 73.5% of the time. Who said goalkeepers don't need good feet!