Iker Casillas has drawn praise for his discipline in training .
A precocious talent in his youth , Casillas has drawn praise for his longevity and consistency at the top level ; despite his reputation and goalkeeping ability , however , due to his lack of notable height and strong physical attributes , he has been criticised at times by pundits for struggling to command his area , and for his handling and indecisiveness when coming out to claim crosses , as he often prefers to punch the ball away .
Iker Casillas