Get to know Guglielmo Vicario, the high-flying Tottenham goalkeeper

Guglielmo Vicario has become a key component of the Tottenham backline since his introduction, so here’s a look at everything you need to know about the goalkeeper.

Tottenham would have dreaded the time they would eventually move on from Hugo Lloris, given the Frenchman’s presence in goal. However, that was exactly what they did in the summer of 2023 as they changed direction with their goalkeeping options.

Guglielmo Vicario was chosen as the heir to the Spurs throne, tasked with helping the club as they continue to transform under manager Ange Postecoglou. The shotstopper went from relatively unknown in the Premier League to stardom in the blink of an eye.

So with that said, here’s a look at everything you need to know about Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

Guglielmo Vicario age, nationality and height

Guglielmo Vicario was born on 7 October, 1996, which makes him currently 27-years-old. The goalkeeper was born in Udine, a city in the north-east of Italy, the country he now represents on the international stage.

In terms of his height, Vicario is relatively tall, coming in at roughly six foot and four inches tall.

Guglielmo Vicario transfer fee

Guglielmo Vicario joined Tottenham in June 2023, joining from Italian club Empoli, for a fee worth roughly £17million. While he wasn’t a household name in the Premier League at the time, the glovesman soon established himself as one after an impressive start with Spurs.

Guglielmo Vicario clubs

Tottenham Hotspur are the fifth permanent club of Guglielmo Vicario’s career, and the seventh overall if you include loans. The goalkeeper spent all of his time in Italy developing, before making the big switch across to the Premier League.

Guglielmo Vicario stats

Udinese (2014-2016)

Fontanafredda (2014-2015, loan)

Venezia (2015-2019, loan to permanent)

Cagliari (2019-2022)

Perugia (2019-2020, loan)

Empoli (2021-2023, loan to permanent)

Tottenham (2023-Present)

Is Guglielmo Vicario good?

One of the main questions that has been asked about Guglielmo Vicario since his arrival is whether he is good. So far, he has certainly exceeded expectations, having shown great reflexes to save Tottenham on many occasions.

According to FBRef, Vicario is outperforming his PSxG [Post-shot Expected goals] considerably this season. On top of his shotstopping ability, the goalkeeper has also added plenty in the build-up phase, looking more than comfortable when in possession.

It’s for these reasons that he has fit in so well under the new manager’s style and has looked comfortable since making the switch.

How to pronounce Guglielmo Vicario

Guglielmo Vicario’s name is pronounced Goo-lee-yell-mo Vi-car-ree-oh.