Quick Info
| Profession | Footballer |
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Date of Birth | 07/11/1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Madrid, Spain |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | David de Gea Quintana |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 4" (192 cm) |
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| Weight | 85 Kg (187 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Ethnicity | White Spanish |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Edurne Garcia Almagro (2010-2023) |
| Marriage Date | 01/07/2023 |
Family
| Father | Jose De Gea (former footballer |
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| Mother | Marivi Quintana |
| Spouse | Edurne Garcia Almagro (Spanish singer) |
| Children | Yanay (born on 4 March 2021) |
Career
| Football |
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Favourites
| Goalkeeper (Football) | Peter Schmeichel |
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| Music Band | Avenged Sevenfold |
| Music Genre | Heavy Rock and Metal |
| Beverage | Coffee |
Style Quotient
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Social Media
| Official Website | https://daviddegea.com/en/david/ |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is regarded as one of the top goalkeepers globally. | |
| 2. His strengths lie in shot-stopping and quickness when advancing off his line. | |
| 3. His father, also a goalkeeper, was his mentor. | |
| 4. As a child, he looked up to Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel. | |
| 5. Until age 14, he played futsal as a field player. | |
| 6. His football journey began at nine years old at Casarrubuelos school. | |
| 7. At thirteen, he started playing for Atlético de Madrid. | |
| 8. He was part of Spain’s under-17 team that secured the 2007 European Championship title. | |
| 9. His professional career began at 17 when he signed with Atlético. | |
| 10. He declined offers from Numancia and Queen's Park Rangers to stay with Atlético. | |
| 11. He made his debut for Atlético's first team in the UEFA Champions League at 18. | |
| 12. Among his career highlights are winning the UEFA European Under-21 Championship and earning several awards and setting records. |