A couple of days ago Twitter user Dan Baldassarre (@evornithology) created a very interesting thread about 1990s goalkeeper shirts that will definitely brighten your day. The bird expert compared 1990s goalkeeper shirts with flamboyant bird species.
It is immediately obvious that the comparison is spot-on although goalkeepers tried to distract attackers with the outrageous 1990s goalkeeper shirts, while the feathers of male birds are standing out to attract female birds. Additionally, very striking colours signify a healthy bird. Check out all goalkeeper shirts in comparison with birds underneath.
David Seaman / Rainbow Lorikeet
Jorge Campos / Cuban Tody
Rene Higuita / European Starling
David James / Flame Bowerbird
Oliver Kahn / Mountain Bluebird
Dimitri Kharine / American Goldfinch
Kevin Pressman / Yellow-throated Euphonia
Simon Royce / Australian King-Parrot
Peter Schmeichel / Violet-backed Starling
Ian Walker / Lilac-breasted Roller
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