Drafted in after an injury crisis at Real, Casillas produced a series of sensational performances to deny Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Valencia and help his club lift the European Cup for the 8th time.

Apart from the occasional lapse with crosses he has the ability to remain an international for a very long time.

His speed, courage and reflexes have led to him being coveted by many opposing managers, including Alex Ferguson, already a member of an ever-growing fan-club.