Less likely to get injured. Recovers faster

Plays better when he is one of the 3 best players on the team (on star value). Worse if not.

Player is twice as likely to conquer the ball when defending in a corner situation. Keeper can use blocking instead of dueling to conquer the ball.

Is more likely to intercept a cross or a shot at goal when he is in the same square as the shooter, but outside the penalty area, or in corner situations anywhere.

Player commits fewer fouls and gets fewer yellow or red cards