Thunderhead
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Used to be a common saying that 'keepers didn't peak until their late 20's, but now are we seeing 'keepers peaking far earlier, or is it just some keepers are making the breakthrough early and mentally are burnt out by their 30's or am I just miles of the mark.
Some notable examples that came to mind in the last 5 mins. Feel free to add any more, or some examples of 'keepers that came through young and are still at the top of their game in their 30's
Also I'm not saying the 'keepers below are shit, just for the last 18+ months I don't believe they shown the form that they did previously
Joe Hart, was a decent keeper through his early 20's then went downhill very quickly, now can't get a game for Burnley
David De Gea, for 2-3 season was arguably the best in the world, last 18 months has look a shadow of his former abilities
Jack Butland - had numerous injuries but looking at his performances over the last couple of games looks pub level (saw the EFL Cup thread which prompted me to be thinking on this)
Thibaut Courtois - was classed not far behind DDG by many in the prem but was awful for Madrid last season, has he peaked
Some notable examples that came to mind in the last 5 mins. Feel free to add any more, or some examples of 'keepers that came through young and are still at the top of their game in their 30's
Also I'm not saying the 'keepers below are shit, just for the last 18+ months I don't believe they shown the form that they did previously
Joe Hart, was a decent keeper through his early 20's then went downhill very quickly, now can't get a game for Burnley
David De Gea, for 2-3 season was arguably the best in the world, last 18 months has look a shadow of his former abilities
Jack Butland - had numerous injuries but looking at his performances over the last couple of games looks pub level (saw the EFL Cup thread which prompted me to be thinking on this)
Thibaut Courtois - was classed not far behind DDG by many in the prem but was awful for Madrid last season, has he peaked