There are young goalkeepers at the Euro 2020 tournament, who can easily become a key to the success of their team and walk away with the Golden Glove award
After a delay of one year, the European Championship has resumed and 24 teams will compete to call themselves the champion. Goalkeepers play a very crucial role in these types of tournaments. Moreover, in the 2010 world cup, it was Iker Casillas whose amazing saves made Spain the world Champion.
Although, it is said that the best goalkeepers are the experienced ones. Furthermore, in this new generation of football, the young goalkeepers are giving us quite impressive performances on the domestic level. For example, Mendy was one of the key players for Chelsea as they won the UCL.
Young Goalkeepers at Euro 2020 Who Can Win the Golden Glove
3. Mike Maignan
Maignan is a 25-years old French goalkeeper who has League 1 with Lille. Although he might be not the first-choice goalkeeper for the French side, he can make some appearances.
Furthermore, the French Captain and their number one goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is not in his finest form which means Maignan might have a chance to start. He has made only one appearance till now for France. Maignan also finished the last season with 21 clean sheets, one short of the league record.
2. Unai Simón
Simon is a 24-years old Spanish goalkeeper. Additionally, he has won a U15 European Championship with Spain where he was a backup goalkeeper. Moreover, he has also won a U21 European Championship with Spain in 2019. He is considered one of the best young talents and young goalkeepers at the Euro 2020.
David De Gea has always been the no.1 man for Spain for a long time, but his current form is not so good as he was found struggling to be no.1 at Manchester United. Luis Enrique the Spanish manager is known for his strict decisions, he might give chance to Simon. Also, Enrique has a lot of trust in his young players.
1. Dean Henderson
England is the favorite to lift the trophy as they have a very good squad. Furthermore, there is still a doubt that who will be the shot-stopper. Additionally, Dean Henderson has now replaced David De Gea as number 1 in the Manchester United club and has shown his skills.
Henderson has a competition with Pickford, who was the first-choice keeper. Moreover, Pickford is not in form and it seems that the 24-years old Henderson will be a regular starter. Henderson might also win the golden gloves if England have a good run.