The 23-year-old Cumbrian – on loan from Manchester United – has kept 10 clean sheets this season as the Blades’ continued their remarkable charge towards qualifying for Europe before the current campaign was halted by the coronavirus outbreak.
Here we take a look at what pundits, fellow players and managers have said about Henderson during this stunning season for him.
5. Shay Given, former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper
“It's maybe too soon for him to be No1 at Man United but the season he's had - and we played them last year in the Championship with Sheffield United and he had two fantastic games then - it feels like he's gone to the next level, he's pushed himself on." Photo: Ian Walton
6. Chris Wilder, Sheffield United manager
“He’s Manchester United’s player and his loan runs out at the end of the season. Dean will be the biggest voice in it. If you speak to Dean, he wants to be Manchester United’s number one. He has never shied away from that. But he’s progressing nicely and he enjoys playing football.” Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
7. Shaka Hislop, former West Ham United and Newcastle United goalkeeper
"The thing for me is, I’m happy to have Henderson between the sticks for Manchester United. I think he’s shown more than enough that he is ready to inherit a big pair of gloves left by David de Gea, who’s simply been outstanding but has not been himself for the last couple of years." Photo: STRINGER
8. Ben Osborn, Sheffield United team-mate
"He is the best I've worked with by a long way. In terms of shot-stopping, using his feet and his temperament. He's got all the attributes to go far in the game." Photo: Richard Heathcote