5 Goalkeepers To Watch In World Cup 2018

Spain v Argentina - International Friendly
de Gea is a strong candidate for the Golden Glove

#1 David de Gea (Spain)

Spain v Argentina - International Friendly
de Gea is set to be Spain's first-choice keeper

de Gea is probably regarded as the most likely candidate to win the Golden Glove Award. He secured this season's Premier League Golden Glove by keeping 18 clean sheets. The 27-year-old made it into Spain's final 23-man squad in the 2014 World Cup. However, with Iker Casillas and Pepe Reina preferred, de Gea played no role in the World Cup. Now, he is set to make his World Cup debut with the world already knowing of his capabilities.

The Manchester United keeper is extremely strong in his reflex saves and is capable of saving long range shots too. In Premier League this season, he made an average of 3.58 saves per goal and a claim success of 86%, which is one of the highest in England.

Examining his international performances, de Gea has played 27 times and kept 14 clean sheets. This World Cup will be a great opportunity for him to be recognized as the world's best keeper and lead Spain to a great journey in the competition.

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Edited by Zeeshan Ali
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