10 Best Goalkeepers Going To World Cup 2018

1. David De Gea - Spain

Manchester United's David De Gea
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Arguably the best goalkeeper on the planet right now, David De Gea's acrobatic saves and strong presence were instrumental in Manchester United's second-place Premier League finish, and the 27-year-old Spaniard has been a world class player for the Red Devils for many years now.

Interestingly, he's only amassed 24 caps for Spain, as he had to spend a long time as the understudy of the unquestionably brilliant Iker Casillas. Casillas has not been included in Julen Lopetegui's 23-man squad for the World Cup, and David De Gea has made the number one spot his own in recent years.

Having featured in the PFA Team of the Year on four subsequent occasions, De Gea also just earned his first ever Premier League Golden Glove award and heads into the tournament as one of Spain's most consistent and reliable players. This isn't the same Spain we saw back in 2010, but there's a lot of talent in the team, and with De Gea between the sticks, it's possible for them to go all the way.

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