David de Gea
David de Gea Quintana (Spanish pronunciation: [daˈβið ðe ˈxea kinˈtana] ⓘ; born 7 November 1990) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. He is currently a free agent.
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De Gea with Spain in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | David de Gea Quintana | ||
| Date of birth | 7 November 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Madrid, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2008 | Atlético Madrid | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2009 | Atlético Madrid B | 35 | (0) |
| 2009–2011 | Atlético Madrid | 57 | (0) |
| 2011–2023 | Manchester United | 415 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2004 | Spain U15 | 12 | (0) |
| 2007 | Spain U17 | 15 | (0) |
| 2007–2009 | Spain U19 | 15 | (0) |
| 2009 | Spain U20 | 1 | (0) |
| 2009–2013 | Spain U21 | 27 | (0) |
| 2012 | Spain U23 | 5 | (0) |
| 2014–2020 | Spain | 45 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:02, 2 July 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15:49, 8 April 2023 (UTC) | |||
Born in Madrid and raised in nearby Illescas, De Gea began his playing career with Atlético Madrid, rising through the academy system at the club before making his senior debut in 2009, aged 18. After being made Atlético's first-choice goalkeeper, he helped the team win the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup in 2010. His performances subsequently attracted the attention of Manchester United, and De Gea joined the club in 2011 for £18.9 million, a British record for a goalkeeper at the time.
In his time at Manchester United, De Gea made over 500 appearances and won a Premier League title, an FA Cup, two League Cups, three Community Shields and the UEFA Europa League. For three consecutive seasons from 2013–14 to 2015–16, he was elected as United's Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year, the first player in the award's history to win on three successive occasions (four in total), as well as being included in four consecutive (five in total) PFA Team of the Year sides from 2015 to 2018. In 2018, he was named in the FIFA FIFPro World11. De Gea left United following the expiration of his contract in 2023.
Tipped by many as the successor to Iker Casillas as Spain's long-term goalkeeper, De Gea was the captain for the Spain under-21 national team that won the European Championship in 2011 and 2013, and also competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics. He made his debut for the senior team in 2014 and was selected for that year's World Cup. De Gea was named as Spain's starting goalkeeper for the 2016 European Championship and the 2018 FIFA World Cup, receiving criticism for his performance in the latter. He lost his regular place to Unai Simón for UEFA Euro 2020.