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Revision as of 09:45, 26 July 2011
 De Gea playing for Atlético Madrid | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David de Gea Quintana[1] | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)[2][3] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Manchester United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2008 | Atlético Madrid | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2009 | Atlético Madrid B | 35 | (0) |
| 2009–2011 | Atlético Madrid | 57 | (0) |
| 2011– | Manchester United | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2007 | Spain U17 | 15 | (0) |
| 2007–2009 | Spain U19 | 15 | (0) |
| 2009 | Spain U20 | 1 | (0) |
| 2009– | Spain U21 | 13 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:34, 29 June 2011 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 June 2011 | |||
David de Gea Quintana (Spanish pronunciation: [daˈβið de 'xea]; born 7 November 1990) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Manchester United. Born in Madrid, he started his career aged 10 with Atlético Madrid and rose through the academy system at the club before making his senior debut in 2009. After being made Atlético's first-choice goalkeeper, he helped the team win both the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup, and his performances attracted the attention of Manchester United. He moved to England in June 2011.
Club career
Atlético Madrid
De Gea joined Atlético Madrid's youth system at the age of 10, and made his way up through the ranks at the club. He spent his first professional seasons playing for Atlético Madrid B in Segunda División B. With first-choice goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo away on international duty at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, De Gea was called up to the senior side as cover for Roberto. He made his debut for the Atlético first-team at the age of 18 on 30 September 2009, coming on as a substitute after Roberto was injured after 26 minutes of Atlético's UEFA Champions League group stage match away to Porto; De Gea conceded two late goals as Atlético lost 2–0.[4]
Roberto's injury meant that De Gea was given his La Liga debut three days later, at home to Real Zaragoza; he gave away a penalty kick in the 19th minute, but immediately redeemed himself by saving Marko Babić's attempt, in an eventual 2–1 win.[4] After some costly mistakes by Asenjo, and the arrival of Quique Sánchez Flores as manager, De Gea finished the 2009–10 season as the starting 'number one'. He won two man of the match awards along the way,[5] against Athletic Bilbao and Valencia. Additionally, he appeared in eight games in the club's victorious UEFA Europa League campaign, including the 2–1 final win against Fulham.[6]
De Gea started 2010–11 in impressive fashion, helping Atlético win the season's UEFA Super Cup. In the 90th minute of the 2–0 win against Internazionale, he saved a Diego Milito penalty kick.[7]
Manchester United
The first half of 2011 saw a great deal of speculation regarding how Manchester United would replace their retiring goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, and much attention focused on De Gea, among others.[8] After Gary Neville's testimonial against Juventus on 24 May, United manager Alex Ferguson claimed that a deal had been done to bring De Gea to Old Trafford, but this was later denied by De Gea's representatives and the Atlético management, with De Gea stating that he would not consider his future until after the UEFA Under-21 Championship.[9] Following Spain's victory, De Gea was spotted in Manchester having a medical with United on 27 June. The next day, he reported that United were making him a contract offer, and the transfer was confirmed on 29 June.[10]
He made his debut in a 3-1 friendly win over Chicago Fire on 23 July 2011.
International career
De Gea helped Spain's U17 win the 2007 European Championship,[11] and finish second at the 2007 World Cup.[5]
In early May 2010, courtesy of solid Atlético performances, he was named by senior squad manager Vicente del Bosque in a provisional 30-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup;[11] however, he did not make the final cut.[5]
In 2011, he was part of the Spain U21 team that won the 2011 European Championship.[5]
Club statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Europe | Other[nb 1] | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Atlético Madrid | 2009–10 | 19 | 0 | 7 | 0 | – | 9 | 0 | – | 35 | 0 | ||
| 2010–11 | 38 | 0 | 5 | 0 | – | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 46 | 0 | ||
| Total | 57 | 0 | 12 | 0 | – | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 84 | 0 | ||
| Manchester United | 2011–12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Career total | 57 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 84 | 0 | |
As of 29 June 2011
Honours
Club
- Atlético Madrid
- UEFA Europa League (1): 2009–10
- UEFA Super Cup (1): 2010
International
- Spain U17
- Spain U21
Individual
- UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship Team of the Tournament (1): 2011
Notes
- ^ Includes other competitive competitions, including the UEFA Super Cup, FA Community Shield
References
- ^ "David de Gea". transfermarkt.co.uk. Transfer Markt. Retrieved 7 July 2011.
- ^ "Profile: David de Gea". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. Retrieved 5 July 2011.
- ^ Taylor, Louise (27 June 2011). "Goalkeeper David de Gea poised to sign for Manchester United". guardian.co.uk. London: Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
- ^ a b Bryan, Paul (5 October 2009). "De Gea stands tall after whirlwind bow". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
- ^ a b c d "De Gea factfile". Sky Sports. BSkyB. 27 June 2011. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
- ^ "Atletico Madrid 2 – 1 Fulham". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 12 May 2010. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
- ^ "Slick Atlético seal Super Cup success". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 27 August 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2010.
- ^ "Manchester United close to signing keeper - David Gill". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 16 May 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
- ^ "De Gea denies Manchester United deal is imminent". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 26 May 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
- ^ "Manchester United confirm signing of David de Gea". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 29 June 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
- ^ a b Bandini, Paolo (25 May 2011). "The 'New van der Sar' fulfils his destiny". guardian.co.uk. London: Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
External links
- David de Gea at Soccerbase
- Manchester United profile
- BDFutbol profile
- Futbolme profile Template:Es icon
- David de Gea – FIFA competition record (archived)
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