Eric Steele
Former Manchester United goalkeeping coach who worked under Sir Alex Ferguson for five years and coached goalkeepers including Edwin van der Sar and David de Gea, with a long career in goalkeeper coaching and consultancy.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 1h 14min
What makes a Man United goalkeeper with Eric Steele
Eric Steele, former Manchester United goalkeeping coach who trained stars like Edwin van der Sar and David de Gea, shares stories from his long coaching career. He describes his unexpected route to Old Trafford. He talks scouting and signing De Gea, coaching routines and language adaptation. He reflects on training culture, recruitment, and memorable keepers he worked with.
