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A skillful shot-stopper is a prerequisite to success and one of the most vital players in any football team. This is especially true for Manchester United, a club that has dominated both the domestic and European football scene for years. The Red Devils are known for having a fair share of prominent goalkeeping talents throughout their history, and these heroes deserve a shutout. Whether you’re a Manchester United supporter or looking to boost your knowledge for online betting on GGBet — this information will be useful for you. Our top of the 5 best goalkeepers includes:
- Peter Schmeichel
- Edwin van der Sar
- Alex Stepney
- David de Gea
- Harry Gregg
1. Peter Schmeichel
This is the best Manchester United shot-stopper of all time. The Danish star played a crucial role in the club’s dominance and helped the Red Devils win lots of trophies, both domestically and continentally. Schmeichel played for the club from 1991 to 1999 and earned numerous achievements during this time:
- European Super Cup (1991)
- Football League Cup (1992)
- Five Premier League titles (1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999)
- Four FA Charity Shields (1993, 1994, 1996, 1997)
- Three FA Cups (1994, 1996, 1999)
- UEFA Champions League title (1999)
2. Edwin van der Sar
The Dutchman was the first goalkeeper Alex Ferguson had in mind to replace Peter Schmeichel in 1999. However, it took six years for Edwin van der Sar to complete a move from Fulham in 2005. The Dutchman showed great skill and determination on the field. He was even nicknamed "Van der Save" after saving a penalty kick from Nicholas Anelka, which brought the club a Champions League title in 2008. Here’s a full list of his achievements:
- Four Premier League titles (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)
- Two Football League Cups (2006, 2010)
- Three FA Charity Shields (2007, 2008, 2010)
- UEFA Champions League title (2008)
- FIFA Club World Cup (2008)
3. Alex Stepney
Alex Stepney played between the sticks in 539 matches from 1966 to 1978. Stepney did a lot during his career and helped the Red Devils reach success in their golden era. These are the honors he achieved as a Manchester United goalkeeper:
- Football League First Division title (1967)
- European Cup (1968)
- Two FA Charity Shields (1967, 1977)
- FA Cup (1977)
4. David de Gea
David de Gea is another Man United legend who played more than 500 games for the club 545 to be exact. The Spanish goalkeeper served the Red Devils from 2011 to 2023 and was ever present for his team. Thanks to his brilliant performance on the field, David de Gea won the Player of the Year Award four times. There is only one other player who managed to claim the honor so many times performing for Manchester United – Cristiano Ronaldo. The full list of David de Gea’s honors includes:
- Premier League title (2013)
- Three FA Community Shields (2011, 2013, 2016)
- FA Cup (2016)
- UEFA Europa League title (2017)
- Two EFL Cups (2017, 2023)
5. Harry Gregg
It’s impossible to speak about the greatest Man United shot-stoppers without mentioning Harry Gregg. The Irish footballer got the nickname the "Hero of Munich" because he risked his own life to pull his teammates out of the burning plane during the air disaster that occurred in Munich in 1958. Besides this heroic deed, Gregg also established himself as a top-class goalkeeper. He received some reputable awards for his performance at Manchester United from 1957 to 1966:
- FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (1958)
- FIFA World Cup Best Goalkeeper (1958)
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