David De Gea vs Thibaut Courtois

Two of the world’s finest goal keepers, and arguably the best the Premier League has to offer, Thibaut Courtois and David De Gea divide opinion over who is the better player. Instigated by the fans of Chelsea and Manchester United, De Gea and Courtois have been going head to head for the accolade as the Premier League’s greatest goalkeeper. So who is better?

Here at The Sports Lowdown, our writer, Dan Culyer, provides an in-depth analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each player, and dissects all factors contributing to the success of a goalkeeper, in an attempt to determine who is better.