Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas points to Juventus and Italy’s Gianluigi Buffon as his inspiration.

Both players are stalwarts for club and country, with over 300 international caps between them, and the Spaniard has spoken of their friendship, while stating ‘keepers aren’t given enough credit.

"We aren't treated like outfield players,” Casillas told UEFA’s official website.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas points to Juventus and Italy’s Gianluigi Buffon as his inspiration.

Both players are stalwarts for club and country, with over 300 international caps between them, and the Spaniard has spoken of their friendship, while stating ‘keepers aren’t given enough credit.

"We aren't treated like outfield players,” Casillas told UEFA’s official website.

"In order for a goalkeeper to be considered among the top three, four or five players in the world, he has to have had a sensational year and won numerous trophies, whereas for other players maybe that's not been the case.

“It would be good if goalkeepers always received credit for the job we perform on the pitch.

"The fact Gigi Buffon started his career so young helped me considerably.

“If you see a young goalkeeper with his profile at Parma starting to play for Italy because the coaches have faith in him, it gives you belief that you can do the same.

“Our careers have been practically the same because I also started very young at 17 or 18, and both of us are still going.

“Whenever we get the chance, we have a nice chat. It's a friendship formed over many years."

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