5 goalkeepers who deserve to win the Ballon d'Or this year

Real Madrid v Tottenham Hotspur - UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid v Tottenham Hotspur - UEFA Champions League

#2 David De Gea (Manchester United)

Manchester United v Crystal Palace - Premier League
Manchester United v Crystal Palace - Premier League

If there is one player in the squad that no Manchester United fan will blame for their poor last few seasons, then the name will definitely be David de Dea. He moved to Manchester United in 2011 to replace one of the best goalkeepers in the world, Edwin van der Sar, and has played a stellar role for the English giants ever since.

De Gea has incredible reflexes and has made some stunning saves from point-blank range. He uses his whole body to defend his goal and has strong legs. At 6'4", he is always a commanding presence for United between the sticks.

In a poor 2016/17 Premier League campaign, De Gea was the shining light for United and saved Jose Mourinho from embarrassment on quite a few occasions. He is on the 30-man shortlist for this year's Ballon d'Or, and is a worthy candidate, but United's poor season will have a huge influence on his chances of winning it.

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