When we are young, we all dream of finding a perfect job that would be a combination of work and pleasure. Once we grow up, we realize that’s harder to find than we thought. However, there are some lucky ducks among us who manage to fulfil that dream and make us all envy them. One of those “unicorns” is – Scott Carson.For the general public, he is Manchester City’s third goalkeeper. For Pep Guardiola, he is an ideal role model for the younger players. And for football fans, he is undoubtedly the man with the best job in the world. The best definition of him would probably be: a professional trophy lifter.Half of Europe in fear: City now has 95 million to spendNamely, Carson wore the jerseys of numerous clubs in England, such as Derby, WBA, Wigan, Charlton, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Leeds, etc. He even had an international adventure in Turkey, representing Bursaspor. However, although being a decent Premier League goalie, he went viral only when he joined Man City in 2019 – initially on loan, before becoming the Cityzens’ member permanently in 2021.Scott Carson is the real GOAT 🐐🤯 pic.twitter.com/1tU4Bxla7o— OneFootball (@OneFootball) August 10, 2024 Ever since Carson moved to the Etihad Stadium, Ederson was untouchable as the first keeper. At first, Claudio Bravo was another competitor for the place on the team, and afterwards, Stefan Ortega arrived. All in all, there was little room for Carson in the lineup. Nevertheless, despite playing only two matches and 107 minutes (?!) in five years, the 38-year-old was an integral part of all City’s successes, winning as many as 12 trophies with the club, including four Premier Leagues, a Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, two English League Cups, etc.Pep Guardiola says Scott Carson deserves his new contract, and has more of an impact behind the scenes than people may believe. 🩵 pic.twitter.com/qow95rhFsJ— mcfc lads (@mcfc_lads) May 26, 2023 Despite everything, the club keeps extending his contract, mainly due to his importance to the locker room. Talking about Carson at a press conference two years ago before a Crystal Palace game, Guardiola spoke very highly of the custodian.”The best advice I could give to the young players is to stay around Scott Carson as much as possible in the locker room and on the pitch. It would be better than being with me. If they spend a lot of time with him, listen to him and pay attention, that is the best advice and learning they can get about their future careers. Every second he is training and every minute you get on the pitch and in the changing room with Carson, you value. It’s like the young actors have to be with the old actors on the set. They are wiser and have the values of the profession,” the Spaniard said.##NAJAVA_MECA_8263006##Finally, perhaps Carson is simply Man City’s talisman, which they don’t want to give up at Etihad Stadium. Whatever the reason for his stay at the club, it is surely justified and worthwhile. After all, the results show it all. And even when he leaves the Cityzens or retires, Carson will remain a legend among ordinary football fans who dream of those elusive ideal jobs.
