Imagine you are a goalkeeper in a top class team. What would you prefer??

A. That you face many shots each game so that you can save many of them and earn praise from media, your coach, teammates, etc. But then again more shots means more chances of conceding goals and more are the chances of your making a mistake that leads to a loss for your team. So more chances of being mocked and being dropped for the next game.

B. That you face minimum shots per game, so that you have less chance of conceding and making a mistake and losing the game for your side. But this will mean you will stay away from the limelight and people will never rate you as high as your teammates. Even though you may be a very good goalkeeper but in public perception you will never reach the levels of Manuel Neuer.

In real life, it doesn't matter what the goalkeeper wants because he has to save every shot he faces, but if given the choice what would you guys prefer??

Pffff... B without a doubt.

B. That's not even a question.

Besides, even if your save % is better than keepers like Neuer, keepers are often measured by their clean sheets, so I doubt you'll get the accolade's you're expecting.

B. Easy wins, easy life, easy money.

B. Also, the comparison with Neuer is funny considering Bayern defense is so good he sometime barely have to work in a single game. :P

B almost sums up Neuer.

I would choose A I love football even if I have a defence like Inter's Rannochia.

A: De Gea
B: Neuer.

I love challenge so I chose A.

A cuz i catch 'em all

Who the f would want to be a goalkeeper?

People who love catching balls.

Guilty.

@Sunflash Who doesn't like catching ball? :P (Oh dear, might have been better off not saying that...)

This is funny...the way you worded makes everyone pick B. The flaw? a few chances means that you have a good defense and you're conceding on one or two shots...fans will call for your head eventually! (DeGea's first season at United)

Scenario A: yes, there are a lot of chances being created, but that's the defense's fault for letting the opposition take so many chances. As a goalie, you can not save them all...and your job is safe.

From a coach/fan's view, everyone knows that more shots means blame is on the defense, and your job is safe. So, I'd go with scenario A.

A because it gives you more chances to show off your abilities.

A... tryhards!! lol

I can't distinguish between those of you who chose A who are being sarcastic, or genuine. The big thing with B is that your team is more successful which is all that matters.

Okay okay guys Neuer may always have a brilliant defence in front of him, but I just used his name because he is widely regarded as the best GK so..

b: unless i'm actually a good keeper.

@liomessi Thats actually a good point. :P