Former Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson gives his opinion on world's best goalkeepers

Germany's No 1 Manuel Neuer is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, according to Ferguson

MANUEL NEUER and David De Gea are the world's best goalkeepers, according to Sir Alex Ferguson.

 

The current Manchester United No 1 has developed into one of the world's best since his move from Atletico Madrid to Old Trafford in 2011.

The Spaniard won the club's Player of the Year award last season before enduring a summer of speculation over a move to Real Madrid.

The 24-year came close to a move to La Liga on deadline day but a move broke down at the last minute.

 

David De Gea was voted Manchester United's Player of the Year last season

Neuer is widely considered to be the best goalkeeper in world football . The German made FIFA's top three shortlist as he competed against Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in last season's Ballon d'Or.

The Bayern Munich star was a key part in Germany's 2014 World Cup victory and has successfully guided them to qualification for next summer's European Championships in France.

 

And Ferguson believes both of them are among the very best in today's game.

"Neuer and De Gea are the best goalkeepers in the world," he told Kicker. 

"And by quite some distance as well. You have Messi and Ronaldo as outfield players and then Neuer and De Gea as the goalkeepers' equivalent."