When a list demands the names of the top goalkeepers in the footballing world, one would think of David De Gea, Petr Cech, Edwin Van Der Sar, and many other goalies in Europe.
British newspaper The Telegraph however believes that our very own Hassan Sunny should stand proudly among the world’s best. According to them, the 32-year-old — who’s currently playing for Army United in the Thai Premier League — is the 18th best goalkeeper in the world.
Noted to be the only goalie in the list never to have played in Europe, the Telegraph recognises his talents as one of the finest Asian talents who had superb career in 2015, and narrowly edged out Australia’s Mat Ryan.
When asked how he feels like to be considered along the likes of Germany’s Manuel Neuer, Italy’s Gianlugi Buffon and Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois, Hassan thought it was a belated April Fool’s joke, according to The Straits Times.
“I’m a bit shocked, to be honest. It’s a huge recognition for me, to be rated amongst the best in the world,” he said to the paper.
The Brits have been paying attention to Singapore football indeed — in 2014, The Guardian named Fandi Ahmad’s son Irfan Fandi as one of the top 40 young talents in the world football.
