David de Gea

David de Gea’s ’best year’ after United exit, Italy U-turn and England return

2026-04-09 11:20:00 UTC

The former Manchester United goalkeeper has lifted the lid on his life since leaving Old Trafford

Crystal Palace vs Fiorentina: Brennan Johnson hails ex-Man United goalkeeper De Gea

2026-04-09 11:20:00 UTC

Crystal Palace attacker Brennan Johnson thinks David de Gea will be one of Fiorentina’s main strengths in the two sides’ meeting.

’I’m Man Utd legend but the year after leaving the club was the best of my life’

2026-04-09 11:20:00 UTC

The former Manchester United man has lifted the lid on his life since leaving Old Trafford

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David de Gea Quintana (.mw-parser-output .IPA-label-small{font-size:85%}.mw-parser-output .references .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .infobox .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .navbox .IPA-label-small{font-size:100%}Spanish pronunciation: [daˈβið ðe ˈxea kinˈtana] ; born 7 November 1990) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for and captains Serie A club Fiorentina. He is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation.

Born in Madrid, De Gea began his playing career with Atlético Madrid, rising through the academy system at the club before making his senior debut in 2009, aged 18. After being made Atlético's first-choice goalkeeper, he helped the team win the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup in 2010. His performances subsequently attracted the attention of Manchester United, and De Gea joined the club in 2011 for £18.9 million, a British record for a goalkeeper at the time.