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Tim Howard

United States · 90s/2000s goalkeeper · $2 on $10 budget

💰 Is Tim Howard worth $2?

Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for filling a balanced squad.

Signature: 16 saves vs Belgium

Did you know? Did you know? Tim Howard is one of 4 United States footballers indexed on TenDollarPick.

📖 About Tim Howard

Everton and USA's iconic goalkeeper. Set the World Cup record with 16 saves vs Belgium in 2014. Tourette's syndrome warrior. America's number 1 for a decade.

Tim Howard peaked in football's most televised era — the 1990s and 2000s. Players from this era often paired well with newer GOATs in $10 squads.

📊 Quick stats — Tim Howard

$2
Price
Goalkeeper
Position
90s/2000s
Era
🇺🇸
United States
4
Cheaper goalkeepers
4
Pricier goalkeepers

📋 Build a $10 squad with Tim Howard (cheapest XI)

Auto-generated cheapest possible squad that includes Tim Howard.

GKTim Howard$2
Total$5/10

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🎮 Tim Howard TenDollarPick stats (FIFA-style)

Derived from price tier, position, and era. Not official FIFA but a useful $10-game proxy.

79
Overall
51
Pace
40
Shooting
67
Passing
50
Dribbling
79
Defending
74
Physical

🎯 Playstyle — how Tim Howard actually plays

Tim Howard is a old-school technician — a agile shot-stopper with sweeper-keeper instincts.

In a $10 4-3-3 setup, Tim Howard shoulders your defensive structure as the single keeper slot. The trade-off at $2: exceptional value, lets you afford one or two GOATs above.

⚔️ Tim Howard vs his rivals at $2

Same position, similar price, different nation — who do you pick?

🤝 Dream teammates for Tim Howard

With $8 left, these are the most expensive players you could still afford alongside Tim Howard:

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi $5

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Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo $5

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Five Ballon d'Ors. Five Champions Leagues. Top scorer in international football history. Euros winner 2016. Reinvention machine — …

Pele

Pele $5

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🧠 Tim Howard in the $10 game — strategy guide

When to pick Tim Howard: Reliable backbone. Goes with anything. The "safe pick" of your era.

When to avoid Tim Howard: Almost never — at $2 Tim Howard is a value pick. The only reason to skip is if you want a same-country bias and United States isn't your theme.

Best formation for Tim Howard: Any — keeper is non-formation-specific.

🎲 Tim Howard fan facts

❓ FAQ — Tim Howard

Is Tim Howard worth $2?

Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for filling a balanced squad.

Who can I pair with Tim Howard in a $10 squad?

With $8 left, you can afford: Lionel Messi ($5), Cristiano Ronaldo ($5), Pele ($5), Diego Maradona ($5).

What position does Tim Howard play?

Tim Howard is a goalkeeper for United States.

What is Tim Howard famous for?

16 saves vs Belgium

Are there cheaper alternatives to Tim Howard?

Yes: Jordan Pickford ($1), Nick Pope ($1), Ali Al-Habsi ($1), Alireza Beiranvand ($1).

What era did Tim Howard play in?

Tim Howard is classified as 90s/2000s tier on TenDollarPick. Tim Howard peaked in football's most televised era — the 1990s and 2000s. Players from this era often paired well with newer GOATs in $10 squads.

Did Tim Howard win any major trophies?

Trophy data not extracted — check Wikipedia for full honors.

What FIFA-style overall would Tim Howard have?

Based on our $2 tier and 90s/2000s classification, Tim Howard would be roughly OVR 79.

Best formation to use Tim Howard in?

Any formation — keeper slot is one per squad.

Who are Tim Howard's closest rivals?

Lev Yashin, Gordon Banks, Sepp Maier.

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