Born in Madrid, De Gea began his career aged 13 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 in 2010. His performances attracted the attention of Manchester United, whom he joined in June 2011 for £17.8 million, a British record for a goalkeeper.
Since joining United, De Gea has made over 150 appearances and won one Premier League winner's medal, in 2013. He has been hailed as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. During the 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons, he was hailed as United's Player of the Season.
De Gea was the captain for the Spain under-21 national side that won the European Championship in 2011 and 2013, and also competed in the 2012 Olympics.
He made his debut for the senior team in 2014 and was selected for that year's World Cup, and has been tipped by many as the successor to Iker Casillas as Spain's long-term goalkeeper.
With arguably the safest pair of hands and legs in football, little wonder he has been tagged 'Dave Saves'.
Now you know...FLF
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