Leicester City’s Schmeichel feels obsessive streak helps his goalkeeping

Leicester City’s Kasper Schmeichel feels that having an obsessive side is important to becoming one of the world’s best goalkeepers.

The Dane, who played a major part in the Foxes Champions League campaign this season, arrived at Leicester City in 2011 from Leeds and lifted the Premier League title in 2016.

He was named Danish Football Player of the Year in 2016 and 2017 and picked up the Foxes Player and Players’ Player of the Year awards at the conclusion of the season.

And the 30-year-old doesn’t think he’s reached the peak of his powers just yet.

“As a goalkeeper, I don’t believe you hit your peak until your mid to late 30s,” he said.

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“I don’t think you can be a goalkeeper without having an obsessive side, because it is the minute details which make all the difference.

“You’re on your own and if you make a mistake, 99 per cent of the time it results in conceding a goal. In other areas of the pitch you can make a mistake and it’s not necessarily as costly.

“You have to be as close to perfection as possible, every single time. Each time you’re involved in the play, your timing or actions have to be perfect. If not, it can breed uncertainty within the defence.”