By studying previous goalkeepers, we can better understand the current situation. This can be a way to look into the future. We wire back to the days of Bert Trautmann. Trautmann was the first choice goalkeeper at Man City from 1949 to 1964. He replaced the recently retired Frank Swift, one of the greatest goalkeepers in the club’s history. Trautmann made his first team debut on 19 November 1949. From that day, he managed to keep his game to a high level.
Trautmann played for Man City when the won the FA Cup in 1956. He also won a runners-up medal in the year before. He became a legendary player at the club. However, he had to see Man City relegated twice during his years there. Bert Trautmann played a total of 545 competitive games for The Blues.
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