David De Gea, 20
Height: 6ft 4″
Cost: £18 million
Summary: Despite being only 20 years old, Van de Gea (as he is dubbed by his teammates) already has great experience in La Liga, to accompany his UEFA Cup Winners Medal. Tipped to be Spain’s #1 one day, the Spaniard has a bright future ahead of him.
Key Strengths: Nerves of steel and supremely confidence in his own ability.
Key Weakness: Struggles to distribute accurately with his long-kicks.
Pepe Reina, 28
Height: 6ft 1″
Cost: £25 million
Summary: During his stay at Anfield, Reina has set a number of goalkeeping records for Liverpool and won the Premier League Golden Glove award in three of his five seasons. Regarded as one of the best keepers in the world, he is unlucky to find himself behind Iker Casillas in the Spanish national side.
Key Strengths: Immaculate on the ball, with a great footballing brain, Reina is the next best GK-Sweeper after Van Der Sar.
Key Weakness: His height can be a problem, when dealing with high balls, but he it generally deals with the problem cleverly.
Manuel Neuer, 25
Height: 6ft 4″
Cost: £20 million
Summary: A recent acquisition of Bayern Munich, Germany’s first choice keeper showed the world his ability with an incredibly display, against us, in the first leg of the Champions League Semi-Final. Having won the 2009 European Under-21 Championships and reached the World Cup Semi-Finals with his country, he has a glittering career ahead of him.
Key Strength: Impressive reflexes make him a shot-stopper of real repute.
Key Weakness: Isn’t too pro-active organising his defence.
Hugo Lloris, 24
Height: 6ft 2″
Cost: £20 million
Summary: Having represented France at all levels, Lloris is capable of making spectacular saves and is a formidable opponent in one-on-one situations. He joined Lyon in the summer of 2008, for €8.5million, and made an immediate impact at the Stade Gerland, being crowned Ligue 1′s Goalkeeper of the Year.
Key Strength: Superb shot-stopper
Key Weakness: Shaky when coming for crosses
Gavin Wilson
MINDSi SPORTS PERFORMANCE
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