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#1 Marc-Andre Ter Stegen
Ter Stegen has become one of the best goalkeepers in the world
Without doubt one of the best goalkeepers in the world, the German international has been quietly sensational this season and if Manuel Neuer does not recover in time, Die Mannschaft Joachim Löw will be more than reassured by the presence of the former Borussia Moenchengladbach goalie.
Ter Stegen has always been regarded as a top goalie but under Valverde, his decision making and distribution have improved and were vital towards helping the team through the first few games of the new Valverde era when both team and manager were trying to find their feet.
Gone is the habitual rush of blood which makes him make impetuous decisions which can sometimes lead to goals (Florenzi’s goal for AS Roma in the UCL in 2015 is an example). His amazing reflexes and command of his goal area have also improved under the watchful eyes of the Extremadura-born Valverde and have been a major factor in Barcelona’s new-found defensive resilience.
