Thibaut Courtois, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Raúl Gudiño top the list of tall players who could play in the NBA
December 25 is one of the most important days on the NBA calendar as it takes place on Christmas Day and millions of American basketball fans enjoy engaging games, while football activity is close to zero.
Due to the NBA games being held this Christmas, ESPN Digital It presents you figures from Liga MX and from the old continent who, thanks to their height, could try their luck in basketball.
LEAGUE MX FIGURES
Raúl Gudiño | Height: 1.96 meters
The Chivas goalkeeper tops the list of the tallest players in Liga MX. The 24-year-old goalkeeper is nearly six feet tall and could easily try his luck in the NBA.
Cesar Montes | Height: 1.95 meters
The ‘Cachorro’ prides itself on being one of the tallest defenders Mexican football has, so his height and quality could secure him a place in El Tri for the next World Cup.
Rodrigo Noya | Height: 1.94 meters
The former Necaxa player earned a place behind Atlético de San Luis at Guard1anes 2020 and of his 12 games played, he started in nine.
Nahuel Guzman | Height: 1.93 meters
The controversial Tigres goalkeeper has been called up more than once by the Argentina national team, and since arriving in the Liga MX in 2014, Guzmán has positioned himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the championship.
Unai Bilbao | Height: 1.92 meters
In his first tournament with Necaxa, Bilbao, originally from Vizcaya, Spain, became an important part of the Rayos plan. The Iberian defender started in Guard1anes’ 17 games in 2021
INTERNATIONAL FIGURES
Thibaut Courtois | Estatura: 1.99 meters
The Real Madrid goalkeeper since 2018 is one of the tallest footballers on the old continent. The 28-year-old Belgian goalkeeper was instrumental in the league title that Madrid won last season and this season he also played a part in the club’s positive streak in recent weeks.
Gianluigi Donnarumma | Length: 1.96 meters
The AC Milan goalkeeper is only 21 years old, but has been the starting goalkeeper of the Italian team in recent seasons. Donnarumma has a market value of EUR 60 million.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic | Height: 1.95 meters
The former star of PSG, Inter Milan and Juventus, among others, has great technique and thanks to his height, he has delighted fans with beautiful scores. In the current Serie A campaign, Ibrahimovic, 39, has scored 10 goals.
Gerard Hammered | Height: 1.94 meters
The Spaniard, who is currently recovering from injury, is the leader of the Barcelona defense. Piqué, 33, has defended the colors of the culé for over 12 years and has been a key player in the titles that Barcelona has conquered over the past decade.
Niklas Süle | Height: 1.94 meters
The Bayern Munich center-back has an imposing physique that has enabled him to earn a place with the Bavarian giant. At 25 years old, Süle has become one of the regular players of the German national team.