• Hailed as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, the former Atletico Madrid youth graduate rose through the ranks and helped Atletico win both the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup in 2010.

• His performances attracted the attention of Manchester United, whom he joined in June 2011 for £17.8 million, a British record for a goalkeeper.

• Since joining United, De Gea has made over 200 appearances and won a Premier League winner's medal in 2013, amongst a host of other honours.

• For three consecutive seasons from 2013–14 to 2015–16, he was elected as United's Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year, the first player in the award's history to win on three successive occasions.

• As if that is not enough, he has won Match of the Day Save of the Season for the fourth consecutive year since the award was initiated in the 2012/2013 season. Here is his popular chant often sang by fans.

He's big, he's brave, he's Spanish Dave,
He makes great saves, he never shaves,
He's flying through the air, come and have a shot if you dare!