
"I will retire the end of this season."
Finally the words were uttered from the lips of Edwin Van Der Sar, Manchester United's goalkeeper. Himself said he would stop playing football in May.
According to him, his decision to retire came suddenly. Although the issue of this is already blowing hard since last season.
At the age of even 40 years ago in October, it seems he has started 'satisfied' playing football. And he wanted to end his career, at the time was in a good performance.
Now the problem for Sir Alex Ferguson is, who will be the successor to Van Der Sar next season? For Fergie, his decision to give back jersey numbered 1 is a decision that is sacred. Because no random people can fill that position, especially after the success of Peter Schmeichel and Van Der Sar, the burden of following the main goalkeeper will be heavier.
Here are the names of 10 candidates to succeed Van Der Sar next season, according to a growing issue some time later. These names are supposedly serious interest by Ferguson, a prospective successor to Van Der Sar in the future.
1. Manuel Neuer - Schalke 04German goalkeeper who deceive the referee, so do not endorse Frank Lampard scored in the last World Cup is the top choice Ferguson. Itself has the ability to stop the shot that led to his goal. The issue of growing interest in Ferguson when last season he said he was flattered by Manchester United's interest.
2. David de Gea - Atletico MadridOne of the best goalkeepers in Europe at this time, De Gea has a bright future. Although the age of 19 years, De Gea has become the primary choice at Atletico Madrid. Himself failed to appear at the World Cup, because Spain already have Iker Casillas, Pepe Reina, and Victro Valdes on their squad. Although still young, he already has a lot of experience.
3. Maarten Stekelenburg - AjaxIs not it better to replace those that Van Der Sar at United is the man who replaced Van der Sar in the Dutch national team? Stekelenburg became the main goalkeeper at Ajax, the club who had also defended Van Der Sar. Itself has a lot of experience of international class, because the Dutch emerged as the main goalkeeper at the World Cup.
4. Igor Akinfeev - CSKA MoscowRussian goalkeeper in the squad CSKA at the age of 17 years, and until now still hang in there. He has won many awards at CSKA, including the UEFA Cup in 2004. He was believed to be the main goalkeeper of Russia in the age of 18 years, United reportedly interested because CSKA come to Old Trafford in the Champions League in October 2009.
5. Hugo Lloris - LyonKnown as one of the top goalkeepers in Europe, he became first choice at club and country. The 23-year-old player no doubt his ability, he is twice winner of the title the best goalkeeper in Ligue 1, even still supports today.
6. Gianluigi Buffon - JuventusItalian national team goalkeeper has been aged 32 years, but have 15 years of experience became the main goalkeeper of Italy. In fact, he has performed more than 100 times, make the Italian national team. Lots of winning awards, including the World Cup trophy and four Serie A titles (including two who exposed the scandal Calciopoli).
7. Steve Mandanda - MarseilleThis was the rival goalkeeper Lloris in the French national team, although his 25-year-old still appear unusual for Marseille. He was probably waiting for a phone call from Ferguson today, although the possibility is very small phone rang.
8. Shay Given - Manchester CityCould United's goalkeeper glanced once owned by rival neighbor? Possibly, Given talent wasted because Roberto Mancini this season have more faith in his young goalkeeper Joe Hart.
9. Anders Lindegaard - Manchester UnitedHe had been at United, Danish goalkeeper has a good prospect and is awaiting his debut at Old Trafford. Himself staying digadang as the new Schmeichel, Danish goalkeeper who is very successful there.
10. Tomasz Kuszczak - Manchester UnitedIs Fergie will promote the current number two goalkeeper became the main substitute goalkeeper Van Der Sar? Though having the ability for it, but it seems the coach has not fully believe in him. Her four years were already there, but still continued to be under the shadow of Van Der Sar.
My question to the United fans, who are your favorite goalie is most fitting to replace Van Der Sar? Please select themselves, and hope your choice will be heard by Ferguson.