De Gea VS Schmeichel: Comparing Manchester United goalkeepers

Manchester United have had a spectacular history, and throughout the years many talented players had their mark at the Old Trafford. Peter Schmiechel is one of the Red Devils beloved players, he had an amazing career and was always devoted to the club. He played an essential role under Alex Ferguson as they ended the 26 year wait for the Premier League title in 1993 and established their status as the biggest and most successful club of England. David De Gea is the Red Devils current goalkeeper and is arguably the best in terms of individual brilliance. Now, let’s compare the Red Devils’ stoppers based on the stats, per Transfermarkt. Peter Schmiechel moved to Manchester United in 1991 from Brondby IF for €750Th. He spent nearly eight years at the Old Trafford and made 362 appearances for Sir Alex Ferguson's side, having conceded 300 goals and kept 162 clean sheets. With the Red Devils, Schmeichel won 5 Premier League titles, 3 FA Cups, a Champions League trophy, an English League Cup, 4 English Super Cups and an UEFA Supercup. David De Gea has joined United back in 2011 from Atletico Madrid for €25 million and has spent almost nine years there. Throughout this time he has featured in 394 clashes for the Red Devils, having conceded 406 goals and kept 138 clean sheets. At the Old Trafford De Gea has won a Premier League title, an English League Cup, an Europa League trophy, a FA Cup and 3 English Super Cups. Unlike Schmiechel, De Gea still plays for United and has a time to win plenty of titles and break new records. So now pick your favourite!