Biography
Who is David de Gea?
Early life and career beginnings
David de Gea was born in Madrid, Spain, on November 7, 1990. He grew up in Illescas and joined the youth system of Atlético Madrid at the age of thirteen. Through hard work in the club academy, he progressed to the reserve team, playing in the Segunda División B.
During his youth development, he signed his first professional contract with Atlético Madrid in 2008. His dedication on the training ground eventually caught the attention of the coaching staff, leading to his promotion to the senior squad when injuries and international duties created opportunities in goal.
Rise to fame with Atletico Madrid
David made his senior debut for Atlético Madrid in a UEFA Champions League match in 2009. He quickly established himself as the first choice goalkeeper for the club during the 2009 to 2010 season under manager Quique Sánchez Flores.
His standout performances helped Atlético Madrid win both the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup in 2010. He also secured a victory in the 2010 UEFA Super Cup against Inter Milan by saving a late penalty kick, earning recognition across European football.
Manchester United career highlights
In 2011, David transferred to English club Manchester United for a fee of approximately £18.9 million. During his time at Old Trafford, he made over five hundred appearances for the club across all competitions.
He won numerous trophies with Manchester United, including a Premier League title, an FA Cup, two League Cups, three Community Shields, and a second UEFA Europa League title. He also received the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award multiple times before leaving the club following the expiration of his contract in 2023.
International career and Fiorentina
On the international stage, David represented Spain across various youth levels, captaining the under-21 team to European Championship victories in 2011 and 2013. He made his senior debut for Spain in 2014 and competed in the FIFA World Cup that same year.
He served as Spain's starting goalkeeper during UEFA Euro 2016 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. After spending a year away from professional football following his departure from Manchester United, he joined Italian Serie A club Fiorentina.
Personal life and height
David stands at a height of 189 centimetres, which gave him a strong physical presence as a professional goalkeeper. His full name is David de Gea Quintana.
In his personal life, he is married to Edurne. He maintains active social media profiles, including accounts on Instagram and X, where fans follow his professional career updates.
Birthday and age
David de Gea was born on November 7, 1990, which makes David 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. David shares the date with 29 other famous people.
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