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UEFA Euro 2020 is finally here. The tournament, initially scheduled to begin in June 2020, was postponed due to the global pandemic. One year later we are within touching distance of the start. The tournament kicks off on June 11th, with Turkey taking on Italy in the opener.
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With the club season coming to an end last week, viewers have a fair idea of many of the names representing their countries at Euro 2020. For many, this could be a chance to prove themselves at Europe's premier football tournament.
While scoring goals is an important aspect of winning a football game, preventing an opposition player from scoring is crucial to a team's success.
On that note let's take a look at our top five goalkeepers to watch out for at Euro 2020.
#5. Manuel Neuer - Germany
Manuel Neuer has been an ever-present figure in Germany's national football team. Widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers ever, Neuer already has a FIFA World Cup medal and a FIFA Golden Glove to his name.
He will be coming to Euro 2020 off the back of yet another successful club campaign. Neuer won the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich for the ninth straight year while keeping nine clean sheets in the process.
Considering he just turned 35 and faces competition from younger, more modern goalkeepers, this could well be his last Euro tournament. With the 2022 FIFA World Cup coming up, this will be the perfect chance for Neuer to show his brilliance on the national stage once again.
#4. Jordan Pickford - England
Jordan Pickford was England's goalkeeper throughout the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Although he did a good job at the last tournament, Pickford has shown that he has an occasional mistake in him. At club level, Pickford has made 31 appearances this season for Everton and was a key figure in the club's tenth place finish. He earned an impressive 10 clean sheets in the Premier League.
With Nick Pope out of the tournament due to injury, it's clear from the international friendlies that Pickford will be Gareth Southgate's preferred goalkeeper at the Euros. However, he will face close competition from Dean Henderson and Sam Johnstone. Pickford will have to be at his absolute best to repay the faith shown in him by Gareth Southgate and enable England to challenge for the trophy.
#3. Hugo Lloris - France
Hugo Lloris is number three on the list of goalkeepers to watch out for at Euro 2020.
Lloris has been France's starting goalkeeper and captain for close to a decade. He has the highest caps of any French goalkeeper ever, and was integral to France's triumph at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Didier Deschamps has named Mike Maignan and Steve Mandanda in his squad as well, but Lloris is fully expected to start for France. With 124 national caps, the Spurs goalkeeper brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the French squad.
With Lloris recently celebrating his 34th birthday, it's fair to say that he's approaching the end of his career. Euro 2020 and the subsequent FIFA World Cup will be the best possible opportunity for Hugo Lloris to end his French career on a high.
#2. Gianluigi Donnarumma - Italy
Gianluigi Donnarumma fits the bracket of being best described as a prodigy. He debuted as Italy's youngest-ever goalkeeper, aged just 17 years and 189 days old. He already has 26 national caps within four years.
Donnarumma will be coming to Euro 2020 after a successful campaign with AC Milan. The Rossoneri finished second and securied Champions League football for the first time in eight years. He played for almost the entire season, making 37 appearances and keeping 14 clean sheets.
Once touted as the heir to Gianluigi Buffon, one could say that Donnarumma has yet to exceed expectations. Still only 22 and with his future at Milan looking uncertain, Euro 2020 would be the ideal platform for Donnarumma to establish himself as a world-class goalkeeper.
#1. Unai Simon - Spain
Unai Simon takes our pick for THE goalkeeper to watch out for at Euro 2020. With David de Gea seemingly out of favor at the Spain camp, Unai Simon looks set to start for Spain at Euro 2020.
Luis Enrique has started Simon in most friendlies with the young goalie performing well so far. However, his performances with Athletic Bilbao have been average at best, with Simon keeping nine clean sheets in 37 appearances all season.
Considering Simon lacks experience and has made just six appearances for La Furia Roja, all eyes will be on him at Euro 2020. Spain will look to challenge for their first European trophy in eight years.
