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David de Gea Height, Weight, Age, Affairs, Biography & More

David De Gea

Bio
Real NameDavid de Gea Quintana
NicknameNot Known
ProfessionSpanish Professional Footballer
Physical Stats & More
Heightin centimeters- 192 cm
in meters- 1.92 m
in Feet Inches- 6’ 4”
Weightin Kilograms- 83 kg
in Pounds- 183 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)- Chest: 45 Inches
- Waist: 34 Inches
- Biceps: 15 Inches
Eye ColourBlue
Hair ColourBlonde
Football
DebutClub Debut- In 2008 for Atlético Madrid
International Debut- In 2014 for Spanish International Team
Current TeamManchester United
Jersey Number1
Position Goalkeeper
Coach/MentorEmilio Alvarez Blanco
Achievements (main ones)• Playing for Atlético Madrid, he helped the team win both the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup in 2010.
• For three consecutive seasons 2013-14, 2014-15 and 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.
• David captained Spanish U-21 team that won the European Championship in 2011 and 2013, and also competed in the 2012 Olympics.
Career Turning PointWhen he helped the Atlético Madrid win UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup in 2010.
Personal Life
Date of Birth7 November 1990
Age (as in 2016)26 Years
Birth PlaceMadrid, Spain
Zodiac sign/Sun signScorpio
NationalitySpanish
HometownMadrid, Spain
SchoolNot Known
CollegeNot Known
Educational QualificationsNot Known
FamilyFather- Jose De Gea
Mother- Marivi Quintana
Gea with his Mother
Brother- Not Known
Sister- Not Known
ReligionChristianity
EthnicityWhite Spanish
HobbiesPlaying Tennis, Basketball
ControversiesIn 2016, he faced accusations of organising a party where two women were assaulted by footballers.
Favourite Things
Favourite MusicAvenged Sevenfold
Girls, Family & More
Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsEdurne Garcia Almagro
David with his girlfriend Edurde Garcia
WifeN/A
ChildrenN/A
Money Factor
Salary$13.7 million per year
Net Worth$17.77 million

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Some Lesser Known Facts About David De Gea

  • Does David smoke?: Yes
  • Does David drink Alcohol?: Yes
  • David was born in Madrid and raised in Illescas, at his school he was the top goal-scoring striker in his team and played up-front until he was 14.
  • David started his youth career playing for Atlético Madrid at the age of 13 in 2003.
  • When David was 13 years old, his then coach lied to Atlético Madrid, said that Royo Vallecano were on the verge of signing him. However Atlético Madrid signed him very soon at that time.
  • In 2011, he moved to Manchester United and has made more than 200 appearances and won a Premier League winner’s medal in 2013.
  • David de Gea has hyperopia, which is the medical term for farsightedness. This Spaniard has roughly worn glasses throughout his life and wears contact lenses during the matches.
  • De Gea’s girlfriend is Spanish singer Edurne Garcia.
  • Manchester United paid 17.8 million pound for De Gea which remains a British transfer record for goalkeeper. Other Premier League goalkeepers don’t even come close to the fee paid for this Spaniard.