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The tallest goalkeeper in EA FC 27 is Kevin Gadellaa of FC Utrecht at 210 cm (6’11”). He’s also the tallest player in the whole game. Behind him, three keepers stand at 206 cm (6’9”): Kjell Scherpen, Denys Tvardovskyi and Pape Sy.
The tallest goalkeepers in FC 27
| # | Goalkeeper | Height | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Gadellaa | 210 cm / 6′11″ | 62 |
| 2 | Kjell Scherpen | 206 cm / 6′9″ | 76 |
| 3 | Denys Tvardovskyi | 206 cm / 6′9″ | 61 |
| 4 | Pape Sy | 206 cm / 6′9″ | 68 |
| 5 | Lucas Bergström | 205 cm / 6′9″ | 68 |
| 6 | Tom Ritzy Hülsmann | 205 cm / 6′9″ | 68 |
| 7 | Florian Wiegele | 205 cm / 6′9″ | 69 |
| 8 | Hugo Rölleke | 204 cm / 6′8″ | 60 |
| 9 | Mamadou Diop | 204 cm / 6′8″ | 70 |
| 10 | Matthijs Kalisvaart | 203 cm / 6′8″ | 55 |
| 11 | Corey Addai | 203 cm / 6′8″ | 65 |
| 12 | Andries Noppert | 203 cm / 6′8″ | 67 |
| 13 | Jerik von der Felsen | 202 cm / 6′8″ | 60 |
| 14 | Vanja Milinković-Savić | 202 cm / 6′8″ | 80 |
| 15 | Massamba N’Diaye | 202 cm / 6′8″ | 65 |
Heights and launch ratings as of 8 October 2026. Ratings change during the season with live updates. Several more keepers sit at 202 cm, including Demba Thiam (72 OVR).
The top five at a glance:
- Kevin Gadellaa (FC Utrecht), 210 cm: the tallest player in FC 27, still young and rated 62.
- Kjell Scherpen (Ipswich Town), 206 cm: the best-rated of the giants at 76.
- Denys Tvardovskyi (Shakhtar Donetsk), 206 cm: another young keeper, rated 61.
- Pape Sy (FC Metz), 206 cm: rated 68.
- Lucas Bergström (RCD Mallorca), 205 cm: rated 68.
For comparison, the tallest outfield players are Lorient centre-back Isaak Touré and Excelsior attacking midfielder Yacqub Finey, joint tallest at 206 cm. See the full list of the tallest players in FC 27.
Tallest goalkeepers in real football
Real-life heights depend on the source: clubs, league websites and databases often differ by a few centimeters. The tallest goalkeeper usually named is Belgium’s Kristof Van Hout, listed at 2.08 m (6’10”) and described as one of the tallest footballers in history; he retired in 2023. Among active keepers, several are listed at 2.06 m (6’9”), including Kevin Gadellaa, whom FC 27 makes 4 cm taller than the Eredivisie’s own listing.
| Goalkeeper | Country | Listed height | Club (Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristof Van Hout | Belgium | 2.08 m / 6′10″ | Retired (last club Lommel) |
| Kevin Gadellaa | Netherlands | 2.06 m / 6′9″ | FC Utrecht |
| Kjell Scherpen | Netherlands | 2.06 m / 6′9″ | Ipswich Town |
| Tomáš Holý | Czech Republic | 2.06 m / 6′9″ | Viagem Ústí nad Labem |
| Pape Sy | Senegal | 2.06 m / 6′9″ | FC Metz |
Listed heights as of 8 October 2026 (Wikipedia, and the Eredivisie website for Gadellaa). Other sources give Gadellaa anywhere from 2.06 m to 2.10 m.
Tallest keepers by league
These are the tallest goalkeepers in each of the big leagues in the FC 27 database (FUT.GG, base cards, 8 October 2026):
| League | Tallest goalkeeper | Club | Height | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Kjell Scherpen | Ipswich Town | 206 cm / 6′9″ | 76 |
| LALIGA | Thibaut Courtois | Real Madrid | 200 cm / 6′7″ | 90 |
| Bundesliga | Silas Ostrzinski | Borussia Dortmund | 198 cm / 6′6″ | 63 |
| Serie A | Vanja Milinković-Savić | Napoli | 202 cm / 6′8″ | 80 |
| Ligue 1 | Mamadou Diop | AJ Auxerre | 204 cm / 6′8″ | 70 |
| Eredivisie | Kevin Gadellaa | FC Utrecht | 210 cm / 6′11″ | 62 |
In Serie A, Monza’s Demba Thiam matches Milinković-Savić at 202 cm (72 OVR). Courtois (90 OVR) is the only keeper in the table rated above 80.
Tallest Premier League goalkeepers in FC 27
| # | Goalkeeper | Club | Height | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kjell Scherpen | Ipswich Town | 206 cm / 6′9″ | 76 |
| 2 | Fraser Forster | AFC Bournemouth | 201 cm / 6′7″ | 71 |
| 3 | Mike Penders | Chelsea | 200 cm / 6′7″ | 78 |
| 4 | Giorgi Mamardashvili | Liverpool | 199 cm / 6′6″ | 83 |
| 5 | Nick Pope | Newcastle United | 199 cm / 6′6″ | 78 |
Does height matter for goalkeepers in FC 27?
EA hasn’t published how height affects goalkeepers, and there’s no reliable FC 27 testing yet. In practice a taller keeper covers more of the goal and reaches higher balls, which is why most competitive Pro Clubs goalkeeper builds sit between 6’4” and 6’7”. On the other hand, the in-game ratings of most of these giants are modest, and a 6’0” keeper rated 85 will save more than a 6’9” one rated 62.
How tall can a Pro Clubs goalkeeper be?
In Clubs your height is limited by your archetype:
| Archetype | Height range | Popular build |
|---|---|---|
| Shot Stopper | 179–197 cm (5′10″–6′6″) | Around 6′5″ |
| Sweeper Keeper | 184–200 cm (6′0″–6′7″) | Up to 6′7″ |
So the tallest Virtual Pro keeper you can make is about 6’7” as a Sweeper Keeper. The Shot Stopper tops out at 6’6”. Most players build their Shot Stopper at around 6’5”. Our Shot Stopper build shows how to spend your points at that height. Comparing keeper types? See the Sweeper Keeper build for the 6’7” option.
Want to put that height to use? Read our guide on how to play as a goalkeeper in Pro Clubs.
FAQ
Who is the tallest goalkeeper in FC 27?
Kevin Gadellaa of FC Utrecht, at 210 cm (6’11”). He’s also the tallest player in the whole game. Kjell Scherpen, Denys Tvardovskyi and Pape Sy follow at 206 cm.
Who is the tallest goalkeeper in the world?
The keeper usually named is Kristof Van Hout, listed at 2.08 m (6’10”), who retired in 2023. Among active goalkeepers, several are listed at 2.06 m (6’9”), including Kjell Scherpen, Kevin Gadellaa, Tomáš Holý and Pape Sy. Listed heights vary by source.
Who is the tallest Premier League goalkeeper in FC 27?
Kjell Scherpen of Ipswich Town, at 206 cm (6’9”) and 76 OVR. Fraser Forster (201 cm) and Mike Penders (200 cm) are next.
How tall can you make a goalkeeper in Pro Clubs?
Up to about 6’7” (200 cm) as a Sweeper Keeper. The Shot Stopper’s limit is 6’6” (197 cm), and most Shot Stopper builds sit around 6’5”.
Sources
Checked on 8 October 2026:
- FUT.GG: tallest goalkeepers in FC 27 (heights and ratings) and tallest players in FC 27 (Touré and Finey, 206 cm)
- GameRant: tallest players in EA FC 27 (18 Sep 2026; clubs of the top five)
- Pro Clubs HQ: Shot Stopper build and goalkeeper builds (Pro Clubs height ranges)
- FUT.GG: FC 27 player database filtered by league and goalkeeper position (tallest keepers by league; e.g. Kjell Scherpen, Silas Ostrzinski, Mamadou Diop)
- Wikipedia: Kristof Van Hout, Kjell Scherpen, Tomáš Holý and Pape Sy (real-life heights and clubs)
- Eredivisie: Kevin Gadellaa (listed at 2.06 m)