Louis van Gaal has revealed that David De Gea impressed him the most of all the Manchester United players this season.

The Spanish goalkeeper landed United's Player of the Year award on Tuesday night and his outstanding season was certainly not lost on manager van Gaal who felt he was the best performer all campaign.

"In the beginning of the season, as a manager I observed him, I analysed him and then I saw his progress in the season. I have to say it is a fantastic development from him," he told MUTV.

"As a manager, you look at it from that perspective and that is why David De Gea has impressed me the most."