David de Gea Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	David de Gea Quintana
Nickname(s)	Blondie, De Gea, Van der Gea, Karius
Profession	Footballer
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	6' 4" (192 cm)
Weight (approx.)	85 Kg (187 lbs)
Body Measurements (approx.)	- Chest: 45 Inches - Waist: 34 Inches - Biceps: 15 Inches
Eye Colour	Blue
Hair Colour	Blonde
Football
Professional Debut	September 2009 for Atlético Madrid B against Porto in the Champions League
International Debut	8 June 2014 for Spain against El Salvador in a 2-0 friendly
Jersey Number	#1 (for Spain and Clubs)
Position	Goalkeeper
Clubs	• Manchester United (2011-2023) • Atlético Madrid (2009-2011) • Atlético Madrid B (2008–2009) • Atlético Madrid (2003–2008)
Transfers and Loans	• 1 July 2023: Left Manchester United (Rs. 104 crore) • 1 July 2011: Atlético Madrid to Manchester United (Rs. 96 crore) • 1 July 2009: Atl. Madrid B to Atlético Madrid (Rs. 80 lakh) • 1 July 2008: Atl. Madrid U19 to Atl. Madrid B (Rs. 80 lakh) • 1 July 2007: Atl. Madrid U17 to Atl. Madrid U19
Coach/Mentor	Emilio Alvarez Blanco, Juan Luis Martín, Eric Steele
Records	• In February 2023, he broke Peter Schmeichel's record for the most clean sheets in Manchester United's history. • Only Manchester United player to be selected as a goalkeeper in the PFA Team of the Year for the fifth time in 2018 • Most saves made in a single Premier League season - 14 saves in a single Premier League match against Arsenal in 2017 • First player ever to win Manchester United's Player of the Year for a third consecutive season • First non-British player to play 400 Premier League matches for Manchester United
Awards, Honours, Achievements	• Premier League Golden Glove (2023) • Selected in the FIFA/FIFPro World XI (2018) • Premier League Golden Glove (2018) • Europa League Dream Team (2016) • Player of the Year Sir Matt Busby (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018) • Premier League’s best save of the year (2014) • Gold Medal for Sporting Merit Castilla-La Mancha (2011) • Seven Stars of Sport Awards (2010) • LFP La Liga Newcomer of the Year Award (2010) • Football Draft Golden goalkeeper (2010, 2011) • Football Draft Silver goalkeeper (2008, 2009) • Football Draft Bronze goalkeeper (2007)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	7 November 1990 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2023)	33 Years
Birthplace	Madrid, Spain
Zodiac sign	Scorpio
Signature
Nationality	Spanish
Hometown	Illescas, Toledo, Spain
School	• Casarrubuelos school • Castilla school in Torrejón de la Calzada
Religion	Christianity
Ethnicity	White Spanish
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	Listening to Music, Playing Electronic Sports, Playing Video Games, Playing Tennis and Basketball
Controversy	Sexual Assault case In 2016, he was named in a sexual assault case; however, he denied any involvement in the case. De Gea allegedly arranged and paid for an encounter between two Spain Under-21 players and two women in a Madrid hotel in 2012. [1]The Guardian
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Official Website
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Edurne Garcia Almagro (2010-2023)
Marriage Date	1 July 2023
Family
Wife/Spouse	Edurne Garcia Almagro (Spanish singer)
Children	Son- None Daughter- Yanay (born on 4 March 2021)
Parents	Father- Jose De Gea (former footballer; a goalkeeper) Mother- Marivi Quintana
Siblings	None
Favourites
Goalkeeper (Football)	Peter Schmeichel
Music Band	Avenged Sevenfold
Music Genre	Heavy Rock and Metal
Beverage	Coffee
Style Quotient
Car Collection	Aston Martin Vantage (bought in 2019), Mercedes GLE, Chevrolet Camarao, Audi RS5, Mercedes Vito
Money Factor
Salary	Free Agent (as of May 2024) Note: He was on a weekly salary of £375,000 (Rs. 3.9 crore) before his contract with Manchester United ended in July 2023.
Assets/Properties	A five-bedroom mansion on the outskirts of Greater Manchester
Net Worth (approx.)	$57.2 million (as of 2022)

Some Lesser Known Facts About David de Gea

• David de Gea is considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

• He is known for his shot-stopping ability between the posts, especially with his feet.
  

• His speed while rushing off his line in one-on-one situations makes him a sweeper-keeper.

• In childhood, he was trained by his father who was also a goalkeeper.

• While growing up, he admired Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel.

• He started playing football at the age of nine while he was studying at the Casarrubuelos school, where he played in different positions including as a striker.
  

  David de Gea’s childhood photo

• Until the age of 14, De Gea played futsal as an outfield player, and it helped his footwork immensely. He is known for using various futsal goalkeeping techniques in his play style.

• Apart from football, he played a lot of basketball at school.

• At the age of thirteen, he joined Atlético de Madrid, where he sharpened his skills for the game. Reportedly, his then-coach Juan Luis Martín lied to the club that De Gea was about to sign Rayo Vallecano.
  

  A photo of David de Gea from his junior club days

• He was part of Spain’s under-17 team that won the 2007 European Championship. He also helped the team finish second at the 2007 World Cup.

• In 2008, at the age of 17, he signed his first professional contract with Atlético.

• In 2009, Spanish club Numancia and English team Queens Park Rangers approached him to join them, but De Gea rejected the offer.

• On 30 September 2009, at the age of 18, De Gea debuted for the Atlético first-team against Porto as a substitute after Roberto was injured in the UEFA Champions League group stage match.
  

  David de Gea during his Champions League debut for Atlético in 2009

• In June 2011, he played for the Spain under-21 team that won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

• In 2011, he became the most expensive goalkeeper in British football history after he joined Manchester United for a record transfer fee of £18.9 million (Rs. 196 crore).

• In 2011, when he moved to England to join Manchester United, he faced difficulty in learning the new language. Eric Steele, the goalkeeping coach, once described him as “lazy” when it comes to learning English and said that De Gea had a habit of “training poorly” as well as eating “too many tacos.”

• Eric Steele is considered an almost paternal figure for De Gea. Steele played a crucial role in improving De Gea’s goalkeeping skills.
  

  David de Gea with Eric Steele

• After joining Manchester United, De Gea went on to become one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League, and with his stunning saves and consistent performances, he won many tournaments for United including the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, and UEFA Europa League.

• He is often compared with Dutch soccer goalkeeper Van der Sar due to which he has been dubbed “Van der Gea.”

• He had a difficult first season (2011-12) with United as the club lost 6-1 to its rival Manchester City; it was Manchester United’s worst home defeat since 1955.

• In the same season, the club also suffered a 3-2 defeat against Blackburn Rovers. Many media outlets blamed De Gea for failing to deal with an aerial ball following which he was dropped and replaced by United’s second-choice goalkeeper, Anders Lindegaard.
  

  David de Gea in a match against Blackburn Rovers that Manchester United lost in 2011

• De Gea once admitted that after a difficult first season with United, he had started thinking about leaving the club.

• In January 2012, he revealed that he was diagnosed with a farsighted eye condition, hyperopia. He has roughly worn glasses throughout his life and wears contact lenses during matches.
  

  David de Gea wearing glasses

• He was part of the Spanish senior team at the 2012 Summer Olympics; however, the team was eliminated in the group stage.

• In 2013, he was part of the Spain under-21 team that won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

• On 11 September 2015, Manchester United signed him for a new four-year deal. In the same month, he captained Manchester United for the first time in the third round of the League Cup.

• Although De Gea was included in Spain’s squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, his performance was heavily criticised as he made only one save in the tournament. He later criticised the Adidas Telstar 18 official match ball and called it “really strange.”
  

  David de Gea saving a goal during a match in the 2018 FIFA World Cup

• In September 2019, Manchester United again signed him for a new four-year deal.

• During the 2019-20 season, De Gea committed a series of errors following which fans started calling for Dean Henderson to be made Manchester United’s first-choice goalkeeper.

• He was excluded from the Spain squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

• After playing 545 games in all competitions for Manchester United, his contract at the club expired on 1 July 2023, making him the seventh all-time appearance-maker for the club.

• Being a passionate esports gamer, De Gea set up his own team named Rebels Gaming in November 2021. Headquartered in Madrid, De Gea is the founder and president of Rebels Gaming.

• He likes to play drums. In an interview, he revealed that his girlfriend once gifted him drums following which he started practicing them.
  

  David de Gea playing the drums

• He loves cycling, and he often goes for a family bike ride.
  

  David de Gea cycling with his daughter

• He is often spotted smoking e-cigarettes and consuming alcoholic beverages.
  

  De Gea leaves a Manchester bar with the E-Cigarette

  

  De Gea enjoying wine with his wife