David De Gea Quintana is well know and famous Spanish footballer who was born on 7th November, 1990. David De Gea was born in Madrid, Spain. He is about 1.92m tall or 6 feet 4 inches. He plays as a goal keeper, defending the goal for his national team, Spain as well as his present club, Manchester United. David De Gea is considered amongst the top goal keepers in the entire world.
1. Where it all began (Football Career)
The footballing base of the famous goalkeeper, David De Gea goes back to when he was just 13 years old. The spanish football played for Athletico Madrid youth side when he was just 13, he was a very talented and skillful goal keeper at that age. It was said that the coach of Athletico Madrid at that time lied to the club about David de Gea saying that there were other various clubs being interested to sign the youngster. Sooner or later he was scouted by the Athletico Madrid scout Diego Diaz.
Once David started playing with the academy hosts talent was just relentless and his determination caught the eye of everyone around him, due to his hardwork and persistence he paved the way up to the youth team and at the age of 17 in 2008 he earned him self his first contract. He spent his season playing for Athletico Madrid B in the 2nd division spanish league.
2. The Call Up (Football Career)
With the kind of talent he possessed within himself, there were various good teams from all over the world chasing his talents. During this phase there were two teams precisely Numancia and English side Queen Park Rangers with regards to a loan move, with Atlético sporting director Jesus Pitarch pushing for him to move to Numancia.
It was said that David de Gea had reject the move and as a punishment he was forced to practice on his own and during this period of practicing alone he was noticed by the first team coach and was asked to practice with them. After this he was named third keeper for the main team.
In 2009 while their first keeper was injured in 27 minutes of the champions league group stage match against Porto. David de gea got to make his debut but ended up losing the game 2-0.
3. What was considered as childhood dream
During 2009 WorldCup when the main keep Roberto was injured it opened up a chance for David De Gea to make his La Liga debut against major side Real Zargoza.
Playing at the Vincente Calderon Stadium was considered to be his childhood dream. It was memorable because he had given away a penalty in that match but also ended up making few decisive saves that won them the game at 2-1.
4. David’s Footwork makes him unique
Since he used to be a goalkeeper while playing futsal till the age of 14 he has said to have developed a unique style of play making him very prominent with his footwork unlike other goal keepers.
David DeGea is pretty confident when it comes to his footwork. Due to this he is often called the “sweeper – keeper”. This unique style of play is ancient but this is what keeps his on a driving seat when it comes to world football rankings.
5. David’s Personal Life
David De Gea, was declared farsighted by the doctors in January 2012. Besides the fact of being declared farsighted David De Gea didn’t let that affect his game. David De Gea has reportedly said to have a keen liking towards heavy metal music. He also said that Avenged Sevenfold a Spanish band is his favorite.
The liking of music also ended up giving him something more than music, his wife! David de Gea is married to Edurne. She is a well known Spanish singer.
6. David De Gea’s Family Life
David de Gea is said to have been coming from a quiet wealthy family background since his father Jose de Gea was said to be the first ever keeper that was signed by Getafe during its first days. He was famous and well known for his saves that he made during the games. Both the father and son have a keen interest for goal keeping that runs through their family.
His mother, Marivi Quintana is a house wife and like all mothers she loves David extremely. David de Gea is their only son. That is why they always made sure to treat him well and give him everything that he ever needed.
7. De Gea’s Wife or Girlfriend? – Edurne Garcia
David de Gea is in an unmarried but long term relationship along with the well known and famous Spanish singer named Edurne Garcia. She is reportedly said to be 5 years elder than the spanish goalkeeper.
Edurne is said to be a Spanish singer, an actress and a TV presenter. They are not yet married but maybe someday in the future they may consider the likes of being married to each other. They often go for parties and social gatherings together. David considered it important to him, spending time with Edurne is one of the few things that interests him and he considers it very important.
8. David De Gea’s Agent – Jorge Mendes
Jorge Paulo Augustino Mendes, the man is said to be a super agent for the kind of deals he has made for his clients. Well, he is reportedly said to be managing many other big players like Cristiano, James Rodriguez and Diego Costa.
He has a total of 102 other clients and has managed contracts of above 1 billion dollars.
9. De Gea Drives Mercedez Benz GLC
Besides the money and the fame David de Gea is said to be a very down to earth kind of a person and this could be told by the car he drives. David drives a Mercedez Benz GLC. He likes to keep it simple.
10. De Gea considers Kun Aguero as his bestfriend
David de Gea considers Kun as his bestfriend from the time back in his youth days at Athletico Madrid. He says Kun Aguero is his best friend because of the quality time that they used to spend together back in the days.
They bonded well on the field as well as off the field. They even shared a room together because of how close they were back during Athletico Madrid days.
11. De Gea’s Market Value (NetWorth) – $55m
With a market value of $55.00m, David de Gea is ranked number 7 among all players worldwide playing as “Goalkeeper”.
12. David De Gea endorses Adidas
David de Gea makes sure that he endorses Adidas. He prefers the type of products that they produce because they are comfortable at various levels and suit his style of playing.
13. David de Gea is known for his extraordinary Mohawk hair style
David de Gea is known for his extraordinary Mohawk hair style. Which requires to shave his head from both sides keep a long stretch of well settled hair in the middle and top.
