5 players who have thrived in Manchester derbies

#1 Peter Schmeichel – Manchester United/Manchester City

The most underrated goalkeeper in the history of football

A goalkeeper? Yes, a goalkeeper. In fact the greatest goalkeeper in Premier League history. Not only did the great Dane become the finest shot-stopper the Premier League has ever witnessed but the player also has the distinction of never losing a Manchester derby.

Schmeichel represented both United and City in derby games. Despite featuring for United against City for over five years, Schmeichel would later don the Blue colour of Manchester. When City were promoted to the Premier League in 2002, a call from then City boss Kevin Keegan convinced Schmeichel to play one final season in England's top-flight.

November 2002 saw City host United at Maine Road for the final time. Schmeichel was the goalkeeper for the Blues as City won their first derby game in thirteen years. The victory, or lack of defeat for City, meant Schmeichel retired from football with an undefeated Derby record.

For this reason, alone, the goalkeeper must be considered as the greatest derby performer of all-time.