Antti Niemi

[brewerface]

for such a small goalkeeper he was great at claiming crosses

[soupygeorgeable]

One of the most underated goalkeepers to grace the PL. Great keeper :D

[brewerface]

if you gave half of those defenders the football theyd probably try to fuck it they were useless

[jambodave72]

The greatest keeper ever. Fact.

[jamesstarr1]

Amazing how quickly the saves are forgotten but the goals are always remembered !

[SuperSisic]

what's the song in the begging?

[everyboy100]

i`m dutch but i like this keeper noumi keeper very muth

[brewerface]

niemi an absolute hero.. he signed my gloves 4 me at a fulham game during the prematch warm up what a guy

[dcwhite2009]

absolute saints legend. best keeper we have had in so so many years. legend.

[jambodave72]

@dcwhite2009

Remeber when you guys signed him from Hearts. He was a massive fans favourite up there too. Absolute Legend 

[19Summers94]

Niemi is one of the best goalkeepers the premier league has ever seen!!!

[DrTran06]

@19Summers94 i think he is the best

[winstonandnavid]

one of the best from the past decade or so.....trumps kahn, casilas, cech, any english keeper. probably same level as buffon and as for valdes...hey come on! i'll crack the jokes!

[JJS95x3]

cant believe people are calling him the best gk in the world.

sure he's great, but definitely miles behind the "best".

[miggum100]

@JJS95x3 he could have been the best keeper in the world but he never wanted to play for bigger teams, hes a fullham and saints legend, better than most keepers in his time

[jambodave72]

@miggum100

Hearts too!

[Mototrebbia666]

There are like 2000 awesome saves in this video and I can bet there are many many more missing. He was just unbelievable...Shame for the bloody injuries.

[MrsPopeJohnPaul]

Saints legend!

[desse56]

Finnish goalie, finnish band (Y)

[DrTran06]

in all honesty i think he was the best keeper in the world, i mean people say valdes, van der sar and all these keepers are the best but you loom at the defence ahead of them and they won'[t get many shots to save, unlike niemi

[vukstanovcic]

niemi shits on valdes, reina, almunia.. he was one of the best GK's of the world playing for struggling teams. a big shame.

[N1njauK]

He was such an amazing goalkeeper for Saints, was so gutted when he left because we got relegated.

[mpahars]

Niemi would like the first song anyway lol

[Draino76]

Best keeper I've ever seen.



[Munapuimuri]

Absolutely great goalkeeper! Legend!

[iownalx23]

lol i was looking for san jose sharks goalie. jk. i kno they have the same names :D

[SixMrTy]

where is he now.. bet Arsenal need his talent.. lol

[no1doesitlikeme]

Remember watching him at St. Mary's a few times back when I was like 8/9. Absolutely awesome keeper, was always my favourite and I have no idea why teams like Man. Utd didn't snatch him up immediately. One of the Saint's all time greatest players!

[brewerface]

love it at 6:58 aaron hughes tellin paul konchesky to fuckin leg it haha

[jonanas92]

What a goalkeeper.. The absolute best. Thank you so much for publishing this

[harrysboy]

Like Neil Sullivan and Carlo Cudicini he was a underrated Goalkeeper who was the best in the premier league for a season.

[EpecSpelingFial]

Ok ther is an annti niemi who plays hockey as a goalie r the y like the same person? lol

[kepatin]

@EpecSpelingFial no, Antti on this vid is much better spotsman. And nicer guy too.

[thatalldo]

what a keeper, southampton hero



[HailTheGreatSatan666]

the best finnish goalkeeper ever!

[Witzbomber]

is he still playing??

[MeshChromatones]

One of, if not the best goalkeeper Southampton ever had

[fitaoz]

His save at 0.26 from Johan Mjallby is one of, if not THE best save I have ever seen. I was at that game and was in total disbelief that he actually saved it! Lol. Deserved so much more recognition than he got and could have easily have played for the world's top teams. Fabulous goalkeeper.

[viniciusmarket]

He is a Legend !!!!!!!!

[brewerface]

what is the first song in the video ?

[owned0105]

haha, are all "Antti Niemi"'s Freaking awesome?

[ghh69]

jääskeläinen is a good goalie.. but niemi was like 10 times better than that...

[3acht9nul81een]

when i see this compilation i think he could be on top.

[TykOsst]

FOOOOCKING!! MONSTEEEEEEEEEEER! *----* AWESOME!

[cousins851]

HEY!!!! this is not the Antti Niemi i was searching for...

[ItsmeGaryyy]

i have meet him hes amazing in goals inspired me to play football in goal and i played for duunde for a while just because of him ! legend

[saint1987]

absolute legend.

[GOODPLAYA20]

What are the odds that there's two Antti Niemi's, one in hockey one in soccer, and they're both goalies.

[MehmetOezil]

@GOODPLAYA20 and there's third one in football! Three Niemis! What is soccer btw?

[GOODPLAYA20]

@MehmetOezil I'm sorry. What I meant to say was futbol. That's how you spell it right?

[MehmetOezil]

@GOODPLAYA20 exactly.

[januschii]

my friend's cousin's name is antti niemi :)

[xtremepiotrek11]

@chustukthebrave

yupp.. look it up on nhl.com etc.He's the best goalie in the NHL.

[saintsfan454]

@xtremepiotrek11 i had him on my shirt when i was younger. Goalie shirt (:

[xtremepiotrek11]

Anti Niemi has just won the stanley cup for the chicago blackhawks!!!

[christurkthebrave]

@xtremepiotrek11 really?

[adamtheamazi]

He was a fucking beast at Southampton, best shoot stopper while they were in the Premier League by far.

[Jiipeejii777]

Hav to agree. excellent shot stopper.

[Eetude]

What a Superman, play hockey and football.

He he X)

[BoyanCRACK]

haha for those that dont know, theres another anti niemi whos the starting goalie for the chicago blackhawks a top NHL team. hes finnish too and is also very good

[CaptainMazda]

Funny how there are two brilliant Finnish goalies in the world named Antti Niemi.

[xAaronSFCx]

He did His part at southampton , amazing keeper

[valtterilol]

mitä torjuntoj!!!

[LuaLua0101]

looks like pompey are gonna need him now

[MsJocyel]

Muito bom !!!

[VERVE007]

He done this all the time for Hearts. Week in and out. Best goalie i have ever seen. Much missed. Hope to see you back at tynecastle. Half time wave from the legend hands. All the best Niemi.

[rusakko66]

I agree you , still there was Jässi... and his pro level goalkeeper...

[Andyscott01]

Did very well at his time at Rangers. Made an unreal save against Parma i think

[vitaminfromthesky]

gosh, 0:33, at first it looked like he made positioning mistake, but how the hell he managed to keep that shot out.... maan.

[Minkki82]

that last save almost made me angry how could he (physically) save that header, it makes me sick. ps the songs sucked

[MetalMegaMike]

hearts legend!

[bromleykyokushinkai]

WHAT A KEEPER!!!

Best save was the one against Palace!

btw mate..what is the name of the song?? that sounds quality aswell lol

[SystemOfADownHSV]

children of bodom - downfall

[ZagrebUnited]

Some of the most spectacular saves I've seen.

Wonder why none of the top clubs ever wanted him. Probably one of those talented goalies that have a crucial flaw which top clubs can't tolerate, like Enke, Frey, Wiese, Coupet, Kirkland, Stekelenburg, Jaaskelainen...

[samje987]

ManU was interested of him but he had already signed a new contract with Fulham.. bad luck :/

[NNNero]

If Jääskeläinen quits finnish national team, this guy would may be good to refill he's place.

[Thoumi]

antti niemi already retired from national team, before that jääskeläinen was 2nd keeper and Niemi number 1.

[NNNero]

That's true, but not simple. It's been a couple years since he made a comeback as 2nd goalie.

But I don't think he's coming back anyway.

[bzilla321]

An outstanding goalkeeper.

[Hellomoto920]

This guy was awesome!!!! He is definitely one of the greatest keepers of the modern era!!

[b0wpwner]

this is an awsome goalkeeper

[apinaprinssi]

in the best goalkeeper of the year awards they always have these goalkeepers from the biggest clubs like chelsea and juventus, they never look out the smaller clubs and their goalkeepers who are underrated and great, like antti niemi or jussi jääskeläinen in Bolton

[JosefHolub18]

this keeper is so underrated, shame he didn't make it as a more popular keeper out there.

[ArditBerisha1]

Antti Niemi had to play in better teams , for example chelsea ,inter ,barcelona,man. utd....

He could be the best goalkeeper in the world...

[phillbat]

thats a stupid comment mate, too a degree the best keepers in the world go to the best clubs...

but the smaller clubs in the top leagues have to keep more out of the net due to greater opposition Jussi Jaaskalineen and Antii Neimi have made saves that czech amd aluminia would not have even got near.

[jackmartin5]

@ArditBerisha1 he played for the greatest team in the world southampton fc

[vivagibby]

i remember wen he saw at soton, came up for a corner, took it on the chest and rattled it off the bar

[TheDaveymack]

he makes some look better than they need to be

[dazzahally]

what a absolutely brilliant goalkeeper

[jizley]

He's just signed for Portsmouth today, came out of retirement for them!

[Andyc18]

He was one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

[ITSTRIGGER]

hes comeing back to footie

[PezDispenser92]

2:34 what a save

[AndyD98]

this song is on the Children of Bodom live album - Tokyo Warhearts

Niemi was my favourite player back in the day. what a great goalkeeper

[gmb1994hmfc]

the save against hibs near the start was the best and he probably played best at hearts

[DanCollier2k7]

was at his best at saints

[vaux23]

of corse he was his best with us!

[HULLOHULLO15]

HEARTS

[karvinen666]

1.26 vastapuolen pelaaja tuuletti jo :D

[kapteenipuujalka]

Great video and keeper, but very bad "music".

[AvmanM]

Great keeper. Will be sorely missed.

At least one of the saves in your video were by other keepers, especially Mark Schwarzer.

[juissi90]

Cob-Downwall

[ryanaldinho85]

iv always said he was a good keeper he has that kinda schmeichel presence about him, hes saved way to many shots against villa but that 1 at celtic park from the header at the start of the video was fuckin unreal

[Danovio]

man he should be a trainer of goal keppers and make an army of great keppers!!

[Tizanidine94]

Actually he is a  goalie trainer for Finnish football association nowadays

[Danovio]

really?

i wish he was my trainer

[hooders007]

he was a legend at southampton........

[jambojake]

incredible keeper. I sat behind him in the gorgie stand for 3 years when he was at hearts and saw him make incredible saves every weeks.

great video, shame about the music ;)

[despazaros]

A great keeper,fantastic,respect...

[mirjalovic]

hmmmmm,underrated goalkeeper

[pmb22gma]

The 3 saves in a row agains Arsenal - amazing!

[StrazhImperii]

Found it. The first song is Downfall, by Children of Bodom. Hey, great compilation, and great keeper! Sad to hear he has recently retired.

[daf1daf2daf3]

the most under-rated keeper ever! he's amazing!

[mxdsij]

sik keepa!

[StrazhImperii]

Does anybody know who the author of the first song is?

[jhirvonen]

Children Of Bodom

[StrazhImperii]

Does anybody know who the author of the first son is?

[randomancientbadguy]

One of his best saves ever at 7:07

F****** phenominal!

[himpula999]

Niemi<3

[hahapk]

my fave keeper EVER

so sad that he's retired

[apajohnson]

This guy is just plain INCREDIBLE!!!

Wow... Crazy!

[alexjambo88]

hes one of the best keepers ever to play for hearts and weve had some top notch keepers

[Fulham123456789]

God... i cant bear thinking what fulham would be without neiemi for the last few seasons

[antiiniem1]

Niemi is and always will be my favourite keeper, and I'm real thankful that a fitting tribute has been made to the Saints legend.

Man, we are live on Sky today and there will DEFINATELY be Niemi chants, hope they get through. Would be great if he could come back as a coach or a stand-by keeper, definately always welcome - 35 is WAY too young to retire for a goaly.

Literally love the guy - if it wasn't for Matt Le Tiss there would be no one close as my fave footballer ever.

[helvetinhuora]

Great Tribute. What's the first song btw? Sounds like COB.

[haistavittu41]

Yeah, i want to know it also.

Niemi :ylös: :tuoppi:

[Ashli231289]

One of the best keepers to grace England's top division, hope he has a gd retirement.

[fattay11]

The same could be said for Southampton. Legend.

[hibsrshit]

he is one of if not THE best goalkeeper ever to play for hearts. legend. welcome back anytime at tynecastle and what a reception he would get.

[woma79]

This triple save was against Arsenal, how could I not recognize them...

[woma79]

Great compilation, there is no many packed 8 mins "best of types".

Some Niemi's saves are sick, especially triple save against... I don't know who, plus one against Celtic.

Impressive stuff and great job by uploader.

[Fedpowell]

Triple save against Arsenal.

[Cris850]

CARACA O CARA PEGA TUDO...

[imdctillidie1970]

one of the best keepers ever

best finnish keeper even coming from a bolton fan :)

the one against celtic was the best save ive ever seen

[JJSFC]

Southampton Football Club legend.

[Hornlander]

Kiitos.

[Fedpowell]

Christ! Can't believe I'd forgotten he was this good. Shows me that maybe I didn't just have the rose tinted Saints-specs on.

And I think the big man would have approved of the soundtrack.

All the best Antti.

[scottishbanana]

legend.always welcome back at tynecastle. hmfc

[bonjerman]

Apart from Matt Le Tiss, the best player I have ever seen live in a Saints shirt.

Amazing player.

All the best in your retirement Antii.

[Joonesi]

Greatest Finnish goalkeeper ever!

[martintheveg]

Enjoy your retirement,Great keeper.martintheveg,FFC.

[kevster1314]

Sad to hear the great man is retiring. Thanks for the great memories & enjoy your time not playing. Kev, Hearts fan.

[tompster2]

Best Finnish goaltender ever. Better than Jääskeläinen.

[knighty126]

Possibly the best keeper to play for SFC..including the likes of Flowers, Shilton, Grobelaar, Beasant and er..Chris Woods.

[LeGod89]

He was a god.

[madmuthafukkka]

The guy is an absolute legendary keeper. The best I have ever seen in nearly 30 years of watching football. Hearts legend. Genuine decent bloke too. Only downside is he loved death metal and used to play it in the dressing room before games apparently... no doubt he would approve of the soundtrack to this!

[HitmanKno]

I never realised he was so awesome.

[Eredivisiedesmo]

I've got that too

[BruceWaino]

Miks näihin tarvii aina laittaa tätä ripuliheviä taustalle. Sovitaanko mörköt niin, että junteinta mitä tiedän... ja kiitospaita-videoissa jatkossa nämä!:D Antille peukku!

[usernamenimimerkki]

100 % sama.

[HikinenRunkku]

Thank you Antti. I have good memories of you with finnish national team.

[viinisieppo]

You gave us many many incredible moments during your career, Antti. I wish you happy retirement days and I hope you will not quit football for good; you have so much knowledge to give to young, promising goalkeepers. Thanks Antti, you're true legend!

[maltalib]

i'm a southampton fan. he kept us in the premiership for about 5 years.

he was the best keeper in the league - made one mistake in about 7 years!

[JoshFIN]

Totally agree

[Wykler]

i dont understand how can man utd and arsenal be so dumb and not buy Aunttie...

[liamgarrahan]

Man U wanted him, but he had already chosen Southampton

[eAtte]

yeah, what i've heard, it was like just after finishing the deal with southampton, ferguson had called him.

[jollooo]

i hope bra buy him

[nickboruc]

the schmeichel 2

[HikinenRunkku]

schmeichel is niemi 2 :P

[spreadthelove77]

I'm a Celtic fan, but wish we had snapped up Niemi years ago, he's fuckin awesome!!

[mynameismickael]

7.26 save from Ashton, world class

[IanVersion1]

Utter legend. Come back to HMFC, antti!

[regnig99]

A Hearts legend,now a fan of the club. Wants to come "home" to Edinburgh, c'mon then.

[himpula999]

niemi <3

[Grotelli]

minchia è un gatto :\ fortissimo

[melorc]

è bravo ma ormai è grande x portarlo in italia...si dice ke lo vuole la juve... peccato

[Grotelli]

si ho letto..come vice buffon sarebbe il massimo..speriamo arrivi..seppur l'avanzata età

[mason7soccer]

great underated keeper

[JustAnother14Me]

7:07-7:11, OMG

[jollooo]

The music sucks!

[fixatedsaint]

The man is a Saints legend and in his prime on of the best keepers ever. Come back soon Antti we miss you.

[sean19sfc]

What a keeper. I'm glad Southampton saw the best of him. Still welcome back anytime. Legend!

[Jhw24]

Oij, Rick Wakeman bändi Yes?

[HappyHammer1993]

worst keeper in the prem

[kenne4h]

y? i thought he was kinda good... i rem he made some nice save tho...

[mrmicro098]

cheers great shame he will probably leave fulham