Scott Paul Carson (born 3 September 1985 in Whitehaven, England) is a veteran English goalkeeper known for a long and varied career—both as a reliable starter earlier on and later as a respected squad figure at elite clubs.
Scott Carson was a solid and reliable goalkeeper, especially in the earlier part of his career. Here’s a breakdown of how good he was:
▪︎▪︎▪︎Early Career – Promising and Talented
•England caps: Earned 4 senior appearances for the national team (2007–2011), which is a sign of quality—only top-level goalkeepers get called up.
•Played regularly in the Premier League for clubs like West Brom, Aston Villa, and Charlton.
•Was once considered a potential long-term England No. 1 but suffered a major blow after a high-profile mistake against Croatia in 2007 during a Euro qualifier.
▪︎▪︎▪︎Prime Years – Solid but Not Elite
▪︎Known for:
•Good shot-stopping ability
•Strong communication and positioning
•But not exceptional with the ball at his feet (especially compared to modern keepers).
•Never quite broke into the top tier of world-class goalkeepers, but was dependable at mid-level clubs.
▪︎▪︎▪︎Later Career – Valuable Veteran
•At Manchester City, he played only 2 games in 6 years—but his role was important behind the scenes.
•Pep Guardiola praised him as a mentor and leader—especially to younger goalkeepers like Ederson and Ortega.
•Known for professionalism, experience, and positive influence, even without playing much.
▪︎▪︎▪︎Verdict:
•Was he world-class? 
No
•Was he a good, respected pro? 
Absolutely
•Was he valuable to teams? Both on and off the pitch
P.S.The veteran goalkeeper makes his exit with the bizarre record of more Premier League winners’ medals than appearances.
P.S.Scott Carson has left Manchester City after six years with the club.
P.S.He earned a staggering £8.5million during his time at the club.
P.S.The goalkeeper only made three saves during his stint at the Etihad.
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