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Statistics indicate that DAVID DE GEA is recognized as the top goalkeeper in Europe.
The decision to let the long-serving De Gea depart on a free transfer and to subsequently acquire Andre Onana for £41m was quite bold.
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After a lengthy hiatus, De Gea has made an impressive return with Fiorentina.
The 33-year-old’s performances in Italy are now raising questions about the choices of former manager Erik ten Hag.
Having dedicated 12 seasons at Old Trafford, the Spaniard endured an astonishing 446 days before making his comeback on the pitch.
Widely regarded as the finest goalkeeper in the Premier League, he is now also receiving recognition in Serie A.
The data shows that De Gea is excelling compared to all other goalkeepers in Europe by making more saves from higher-quality shots.
This season, he has achieved an impressive 76 percent save rate for shots on target, as reported by Opta via Fbref.
No other goalkeeper is outperforming him in this metric.
His overall rating of 7.61 positions him as the leading goalkeeper in Europe this season, according to WhoScored ratings.
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De Gea has consistently showcased remarkable performances for the team based in Florence.
He currently leads in save percentage, stands second in saves per 90 minutes, and ranks sixth in goals prevented.
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He has secured three clean sheets thus far this season, helping Fiorentina hold the fourth position in Serie A.
In comparison, Onana has recorded a 70 percent save rate for shots on target from all competitions.
Returning Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope has a higher save percentage than Onana, though he has faced fewer shots than the current Man Utd No. 1.
In contrast, West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola is experiencing a tough time, with a negative 45 percent saving efficiency.
This has resulted in the Hammers sidelining the Frenchman and bringing back veteran Lukasz Fabianski to tackle relegation threats as the team approaches Christmas.
Meanwhile, recently named the world’s best goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been facing his own challenges, with Aston Villa in eighth place in the Premier League.
Martinez has managed to save just 50 percent of the shots on target from his opponents.
The Argentine World Cup winner’s latest match with Villa ended in a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, during which he had to be substituted at half-time due to injury.
During his time at United, De Gea was honored with the player of the season award four times.
Moreover, he was included in the PFA Team of the Year on five occasions, four of which were consecutive years.
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