The alternative of the generals of small countries, the club is one step away from the championship, the World Cup makes Ibrahimovic powerless

When taking stock of the football legends of Trinidad and Tobago, York, who won the triple crown at Manchester United, is not the only one. The old Premier League acquaintance Shaka Hithlop is another big shot.

Although he has not completed the appointment of a wealthy family in his career, it is not easy to play the heroes of Trinidad and Tobago in the World Cup at the age of 37. To a certain extent, he is a representative of a general of a small country and a model of strength over fame.

Heathlop's life story is full of fun. He was born in an African-American family in London. His father is a teacher who transferred to the school of law. Although he did not set the growth trajectory of his son's father's business, he was sure that Heathlop, who received a good education, had no worries about food and clothing since childhood.

In fact, Heathlop received a scholarship from Haval University at the age of 18. It is rumored that he was studying mechanical engineering and spent three months at NASA.

Born in England, raised in Trinidad and Tobago, and studied in the United States, Hislop's growth trilogy is quite topical, but the older boy who never wanted to devote his passion to engineering was "incidentally falling in love with others".

Frankly speaking, there is no doubt that black people have a sports gene. It is not surprising that Heathlop, who is tall and long, is keen on basketball, but it does not mean being insulated from football. In fact, this big man enjoys the feeling of being a patron saint in the penalty area. Being a campus star is an alternative gain. There is an example of talent. Before Heathlop became professional, he was selected for the England U21 national team. It is not surprising that he was recruited by the Baltimore Trail Blazers, and he does not refuse the opportunity to "try it". In fact, in the 1992 teaching warm-up match between Baltimore Trail Blazers and Asvilla, Heathlop, who was in high and low blocks, was noticed by Reading's scouts at first sight. The successful signing of the contract means formal transformation.

The Premier League was officially established in 1992. As a professional football rookie, Heathlop could only start from the third-level England league. Starting from a substitute was the growth model he was willing to undertake. However, he did not expect that Heathlop in the second season would help Reading complete the upgrade as the main goalkeeper.

Heathlop, who has made 104 appearances in three seasons, has begun to truly transform. The deterrence of 1.93 meters and 91 kilograms in the penalty area is self-evident.

The signing of Newcastle in 1995 means that Heathlop played in the Premier League at the age of 26, which is a late but reward.

In fact, he and Newcastle almost created a miracle, but the 12 points advantage he lost in the end could only be second. In hindsight, Heathlop became an uncertain factor, and he did not appear from December 1995 to March 1996 because of the shackles of injury.

is one step away from the Premier League championship. Heathlop's memoir is full of sadness, but the real "hurt" appears in the summer of 1997. Newcastle introduced Irish goalkeeper Given, and Heathlop and St. James' Stadium were gradually drifting away.

Newcastle's decision-making is fine. Jiwen has played a total of 463 times in his 12 seasons. Only two players in team history have played more than him, while Heathlop has played only 71 times. Surprisingly, these two have been in touch for many years.

The first national team debut of Trinidad and Tobago at the age of 29. Heathlop feels like he is late to achieve success, but from another perspective, it is not easy to work in the England arena for 14 years.

After transferring to West Ham United in 1999, Heathlop, wearing the No. 1 jersey, played the role of the Dinghai Sword.

When faced Tottenham Hotspur in December 1999, West Ham United, which beat one less, was passive, but Heathlop completed a save that saved the draw before the end of the game - the opponent's forward Armstrong headed the ball, Heathlop held it with his hand and hit the crossbar. The then coach Redknapp said a famous saying: "You can say that my team is entirely composed of players that others don't want."

Heathlop may not have the aura of savior, and even encountered public opinion storms.

In the 1998-99 season, in the game between Chelsea and West Ham, Kasirach and Heathlop collided and suffered severe knee damage. The former failed to recover after 10 surgeries and was eventually forced to retire at the age of 29.

In April 2001, Manchester United played against West Ham United. Beckham's shot was fast and tricky, and the media described Hislop, who was reduced to the background board, as "like a sad snake." Heathlop returned to the Championship at the age of 33 and sent Portsmouth to the Premier League as the main player. This is his established retirement place. After all, this port city in southwest England is located 70 miles southwest of London.

Slightly regrettably, the 47 English Championship and 47 Premier League games did not allow Trinidad and Tobago's national goal to "end a good end". The early termination of the contract seems a bit cruel to Hislop who devoted himself to his diligence.

Heathlop, who thought that retired, was favored by his old club West Ham United. Although he could only rotate with Carol, he was a contributor to West Ham United's advance to the FA Cup finals.

In the final against Liverpool, Heathlop saved Cice's low shot in regular time and blocked Hypia's shot in the second round of the penalty shootout. Although the Reds were not afraid of the difficulties of the expedition, Trinidad and Tobago goalkeepers were still honored even though they were defeated.

This is not the only example of having a place to rely on. Trinidad and Tobago and Sweden met in the group stage in the 2006 World Cup. Heathlop, who was originally a substitute goalkeeper, thought he would spend the bench, but in the warm-up session before the game, the number one goalkeeper Jack injured his knee while warming up before the game. The 37-year-old Heathlop dramatically changed from a spectator to a participant who qualified for the starting lineup..

In the face of Sweden led by Ibrahimovic, Heathlop made six saves, and was the key man in the draw between Trinidad and Tobago.

Although York was awarded the best player of the game, Hislop, favored by the goddess of luck, became the focus of the game. With the help of the World Cup, he had the opportunity to sign a contract with the Premier League team, but the veteran who had deep merits and fame decided to go to the American League for retirement in 2006.

Although Heathlop's retirement time only lasted for one season due to injuries, he retired at the age of 38 and was fully in line with the image of a veteran who was immortal. From then on, he devoted himself to ESPN as a commentator.