Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has bagged the Premier League Golden Glove award despite suffering an error-hit season between the sticks.
De Gea secured the prestigious accolade after he kept a clean sheet during United's 2-0 win over Wolves on Saturday, May 13.
However, the pivotal win against Wolverhampton Wanderers with De Gea playing an important role hasn't cemented United's bid to book a Champions League spot at the end of the campaign.
Despite the significance of the Red Devils' victory, it was De Gea's moment of success that stole the limelight.
Sources report that United's clean sheet in the match was all that the Spaniard needed to win the Golden Glove award - for the second time in his Premier League career.
This was the shot-stopper's 16th shutout of the season.
De Gea's tally could still be matched by Liverpool's Alisson Becker, Nick Pope, and Aaron Ramsdale, with the trio three clean sheets behind the Spaniard with three matches of the season still to play.
Come what may, none can overtake De Gea, meaning that the Man United star is guaranteed a share of the award on the minimum.
Despite the galore of errors he's been committing in recent weeks, club Manager Erik Ten Hag confirmed De Gea is on the brink of penning a new deal.
Who is David De Gea?
David De Gea is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for PL club Manchester United and the Spain national team.
De Gea's club career
David De Gea came through the Atletico Madrid youth system. By the year 2009, he made his senior debut for the club aged 18.
By the end of his Atletico stint in 2011, he had already won the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup.
In 2011, he joined Man United for a reported £18.9 million. He has gone on to make over 500 appearances for the club, winning an FA Cup, two League Cups, three Community Shields, Europa League, and a Premier League title.
De Gea's International Career
He got his first call-up in the Spain U-17 squad in 2007, helping them win the 2007 U17 European Championship but finished second in the 2007 World Cup.
In 2011, he was in the U-21 squad that won the 2011 U21 European Championship.
He made his debut for the senior team in 2014 and he's been part of the squad ever since then up until Qatar 2022 when he was excluded entirely.
Before the World Cup in Qatar, he underwhelmed in the 2018 World Cup failing to make more than a save at the tournament.
This in turn proved to be the catalyst for him losing his starting place in the XI and his omission in the 2022 squad.
Is De Gea married?
De Gea is married to Spanish singer Edurne.
Does De Gea have Children?
He and Spanish singer Edurne had their first daughter, named Yanay on 4 March 2021.
What is De Gea's net worth?
As of 2023, De Gea's net worth is estimated to be $75 million.
De Gea secured the prestigious accolade after he kept a clean sheet during United's 2-0 win over Wolves on Saturday, May 13.
However, the pivotal win against Wolverhampton Wanderers with De Gea playing an important role hasn't cemented United's bid to book a Champions League spot at the end of the campaign.
Despite the significance of the Red Devils' victory, it was De Gea's moment of success that stole the limelight.
Sources report that United's clean sheet in the match was all that the Spaniard needed to win the Golden Glove award - for the second time in his Premier League career.
This was the shot-stopper's 16th shutout of the season.
De Gea's tally could still be matched by Liverpool's Alisson Becker, Nick Pope, and Aaron Ramsdale, with the trio three clean sheets behind the Spaniard with three matches of the season still to play.
Come what may, none can overtake De Gea, meaning that the Man United star is guaranteed a share of the award on the minimum.
Despite the galore of errors he's been committing in recent weeks, club Manager Erik Ten Hag confirmed De Gea is on the brink of penning a new deal.
Who is David De Gea?
David De Gea is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for PL club Manchester United and the Spain national team.
De Gea's club career
David De Gea came through the Atletico Madrid youth system. By the year 2009, he made his senior debut for the club aged 18.
By the end of his Atletico stint in 2011, he had already won the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup.
In 2011, he joined Man United for a reported £18.9 million. He has gone on to make over 500 appearances for the club, winning an FA Cup, two League Cups, three Community Shields, Europa League, and a Premier League title.
De Gea's International Career
He got his first call-up in the Spain U-17 squad in 2007, helping them win the 2007 U17 European Championship but finished second in the 2007 World Cup.
In 2011, he was in the U-21 squad that won the 2011 U21 European Championship.
He made his debut for the senior team in 2014 and he's been part of the squad ever since then up until Qatar 2022 when he was excluded entirely.
Before the World Cup in Qatar, he underwhelmed in the 2018 World Cup failing to make more than a save at the tournament.
This in turn proved to be the catalyst for him losing his starting place in the XI and his omission in the 2022 squad.
Is De Gea married?
De Gea is married to Spanish singer Edurne.
Does De Gea have Children?
He and Spanish singer Edurne had their first daughter, named Yanay on 4 March 2021.
What is De Gea's net worth?
As of 2023, De Gea's net worth is estimated to be $75 million.