Association Football
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In association football, like other sports, the utility man is usually a player who can play myriad positions. This will be commonly be defence and midfield, sometimes defence and attack. A few outfield players have also made competent substitute goalkeepers, for example Phil Jagielka and Mike Magee. But in the case of goalkeepers playing as outfield players, it is extremely rare. Some may be free kick and penalty specialists (Chilavert and Jorge Campos), but they don't hold a role in the outfield. John O'Shea a former Manchester United player, is a famous example for playing in all positions in his United career.
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