5 best goalkeepers above the age of 30 in the world right now

Paris Saint-Germain v FC Bayern Munich - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final 3: Leg Two
Paris Saint-Germain v FC Bayern Munich - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final 3: Leg Two

#3 Keylor Navas (Paris Saint-Germain) - 34 years old

Manchester United v Paris Saint-Germain: Group H - UEFA Champions League
Manchester United v Paris Saint-Germain: Group H - UEFA Champions League

The Costa Rican goalkeeper is currently with Paris Saint-Germain and although he's not a regular starter these days, he remains a vital player for the French club. Keylor Navas had a memorable time with Real Madrid before moving to Paris.

He's not the tallest of goalkeepers but he makes up for it by using his quick pace and sharp reflexes. His agility and energy between the sticks help him make some acrobatic saves and. Although he may have lacked consistency at times, Navas is quite a reliable goalkeeper on the whole.

With Real Madrid, the former Levante goalkeeper won the UEFA Champions League three times in a row. He's considered one of the best footballers ever in the history of the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).


#2 David de Gea (Manchester United) - 30 years old

Manchester United v Liverpool FC - Premier League
Manchester United v Liverpool FC - Premier League

The Spanish goalkeeper has been a very loyal and passionate servant to Manchester United. Coming through the ranks at Atletico Madrid, David de Gea signed for the Red Devils in 2011 to play under Sir Alex Ferguson.

The shot-stopper has since gone on to make 349 appearances in the Premier League. De Gea has amazing reflexes and his shot-stopping abilities both with his hands and feet have been absolutely outstanding. While Manchester United have struggled post Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement, De Gea's performances have been the only constant.

The former Atletico man struggled a bit last season but has bounced back in style this term. He remains a big player for Manchester United and it is superb how he has remained so loyal to the club despite continuous interest from Real Madrid in the past.


#1 Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich) - 35 years old

Barcelona v FC Bayern Muenchen - UEFA Champions League Semi Final: Second Leg
Barcelona v FC Bayern Muenchen - UEFA Champions League Semi Final: Second Leg

The concept of sweeper-keeper was first introduced by Manuel Neuer. The German goalkeeper has simply been brilliant between the sticks for both Bayern Munich and Germany.

The 35-year-old has been one of the best goalkeepers in the history of the game. His amazing skill to rush off goal and help out his defense has been one of the highlights of his game-style. This has helped his teammates to have a high defensive line without the fear of being caught off the shoulder.

Neuer has had a lot of success in his career and no one can argue that it is not deserved. He has won the UEFA Champions League twice and has been named the Best European Goalkeeper five times in his career.

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