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#3 Manuel Neuer
The giant goalie has been undoubtedly the best goalkeeper in the world for a while now (since Gianluigi Buffon and Iker Casillas lost form).
The Gelsenkirchen-born custodian has been a vital cog in the Bayern Munich and Die Mannschaft machine since he made the very contentious move from hometown club Schalke 04 to Bavaria for €22 million.
He was voted the 3rd Best Player in the world in 2014 (behind Ronaldo and Messi of course) after playing an integral role in helping Germany win the World Cup in Brazil conceding just 3 goals in the entire tournament.
Renowned for his “sweeper-keeper” antics; he has been a big help to Bayern (under Pep Guardiola) and Germany’s style of play of pressing the opponents in their own half; a style that has proven to be very successful.
His pace off his line, incredible reflexes, command of his defensive area, brilliant shot-stopping abilities and leadership qualities have made him one of the most recognisable goalies of this generation and has overtaken Oliver Kahn in the eyes of many at both club and national team level.
