Computers and Electronics What is a shot stopper? What is a shot stopper? Noun. shot stopper (plural shot stoppers) (soccer, colloquial) A goalkeeper. More specifically refers to the ability to make saves, as opposed to other areas of goalkeeping like distribution and coming off the line. Related Posts:Is Help singular?What are some reasons to like soccer?What are rubber stoppers called?Do professional goalkeepers wear Fingersave?