5 reasons why David de Gea is the greatest Manchester United goalkeeper of all time

#1 He has plenty left in the tank

The fact he could have a United career that spans two decades is frightening

You might have forgotten, but the Spaniard has only just turned 27 years old. In goalkeeping years, that’s nothing compared to some of the best between the sticks, who have played into their early 40s.

It gets more astonishing when you factor in that he’s already played more games for the Red Devils than Van Der Sar. He could even sneak past Schmeichel’s number of appearances in a few years’ time.

So long as they can keep Real Madrid’s interest at bay, United are fully aware they have one of the best in the world and someone who could still be their number one for the next decade. If he is, it will be because he’s continued to shine as an almost unbeatable force when he's at his very best.

Should De Gea stay in his current form, there would be no question of him being the best goalkeeper to grace the Theatre of Dreams. As for now, he is already up there when talking about the greatest goalkeepers ever to call Old Trafford home.