#3 Iker Casillas
Iker Casillas’ association with Real Madrid started when he joined the club’s academy as a 9-year-old and the player thereafter, imprinted himself in the glorious years of the club with his impressive performances between the sticks.
However, like any other player, Casillas too had to endure a tough time as a footballer and the appointment of Jose Mourinho could be termed as the catalyst that led to the Spaniard leaving the Spanish shores in search of first team football.
However, the Spaniard continues to be an inspiring presence for Porto, his club since the summer of 2015. Casillas has featured in all of Porto’s 21 games this season and has managed to keep a clean sheet in an incredible 12 games, brushing aside any suggestions that he is being played on account of his reputation rather than ability. The goalkeeping legend averages close to 4 saves per goal conceded and has been tidy with his distribution to lay the solid foundation for his side’s ascent to the 2nd spot in the Portuguese league.
