Top 5: Spaniards to grace the Premier League

4. David De Gea

David De Gea was only 20-years-old when he made the £17.8m move from Atletico Madrid to Manchester United, and his inexperience told as he endured a torrid start to life in England.

Numerous clangers and nervy performances had the media on his back, and it looked as if the Spaniard would not last long in the Premier League as he was dropped for second choice Anders Lindegaard. However, Sir Alex Ferguson showed great faith in the youngster and stuck by him during his difficult time, and soon the shot stopper would eradicate these mistakes that had plagued his game and blossom into one of the world’s best goalkeepers.

Although Manchester United have plummeted since Ferguson left in 2013, United’s demise has not been because of De Gea. In fact, we would say that without De Gea, United would be in a much worse position than they currently find themselves in.

When those around him have failed to live up to expectations, the Spaniard has performed admirably, and his list of personal accolades highlights his pedigree as a top class goalkeeper.

Not only has he been named in the Premier League Team of the Season on three occasions, he has also won the Match of the Day Save of the Season four years running.

The Spaniard has been one of a few bright spots for United in previous years, and many would agree with me when I say that the former Atletico Madrid man is up there as one of the top three world’s best goalkeepers.