5 Greatest Manchester United Goalkeepers of all Time

David de Gea: United's player of the year for four out of the last five years
David de Gea: United's player of the year for four out of the last five years

#1 Peter Schmeichel (1991-99)

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The Great Dane: United's finest ever goalkeeper
The Great Dane: United's finest ever goalkeeper

Peter Schmeichel is the most honoured goalkeeper in Manchester United's history. His signing in August of 1991 coincided with the beginning of the most successful era in club history.

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With Schmeichel between the sticks, United won their first top level League Championship in 26 years when they won the inaugural Premier League title in 1992-93.

At six feet four inches with an aggressive scream and demeanour, Schmeichel terrified his own backline and opposition forwards in equal measure.

The "Great Dane" was also renowned for making a nuisance of himself in the opposition box as well as his own, famously scoring in the 2-2 home draw with Rotor Volgograd in the 1995-96 UEFA Cup.

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In his eight years at the club, Schmeichel racked up five Premier League titles in total, three FA Cups, one League Cup, the 1991 Super Cup and 1999 Champions League title.

Schmeichel departed the club on the highest of highs, with his final three matches seeing the club win the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League to win a historic Treble.

The "Great Dane" is the most successful and greatest goalkeeper in United history.

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Edited by Sundaresh Kumar
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