David De Gea is hoping to make history by becoming the first man to win the accolade for the third successive campaign .
The Spanish goalkeeper faces stiff competition from a number of team - mates with Chris Smalling and Anthony Martial among the front runners .
David De Gea is hoping to make history by becoming the first man to win the accolade for the third successive campaign , although the Spanish goalkeeper faces stiff competition from a number of team - mates with Chris Smalling and Anthony Martial among the front runners .