Helmut Duckadam( April 1, 1959 – December 2, 2024) was a famous Romanian goalkeeper, known as the“ Hero of Seville.” He became legendary in 1986 when he saved four consecutive penalty kicks in the European Cup final, helping Steaua Bucharest defeat FC Barcelona.
After that historic moment, his career was cut short due to medical issues with his arm. Later, he worked for the Border Police and was involved in politics as well as in the management of FCSB.
He passed away in 2024 at the age of 65, and supporters paid a powerful tribute to him at the stadium.