David de Gea– Footballer (In a Nutshell)
- David de Gea was born in Spain on November 7th, 1990.
- He is a Goalkeeper.
- In his Youth career he played for Atlético Madrid.
- During his Senior career he first played for Atlético Madrid B, Atlético Madrid.
- He has been at Manchester United since 2011.
- Representing Spain at seven age levels is impressive.
- “I’m lucky enough to be mentally strong, which I think is fundamental for a goalkeeper.”- David de Gea
David de Gea– Footballer (Nitty Gritty)
- “I think football is evolving, and I think the role of the keeper is becoming more and more important in the game in general.”- David de Gea
- “You cannot train saving with your feet, but sometimes it is instinct. Sometimes it is quicker to go with your feet; with the hand is sometimes more difficult. Even when I was young, I would go with my feet, it’s something good for me.”- David de Gea
David de Gea– Footballer (What sets him apart)
- “Of course, getting to be No. 1 keeper in the world is a tough ask because there are loads of goalkeepers out there and some very good ones, too. But I always try to give my very best to reach that standard.”- David de Gea
- “You have to be as strong when things go wrong, but I don’t get nervous.”- David de Gea
- “Mistakes are normal; everyone makes them.”- David de Gea
David de Gea– Footballer (Final Thoughts)
- “The criticism I received only served to make me a stronger person.”- David de Gea
- “Normally, I never listen to people who speak about me.”- David de Gea
- “I don’t obsess over mistakes, because they do happen, so I just keep working and training hard. I just keep helping the team, which is key.”- David de Gea
- “At the end of the day, this is football, and it’s quite normal to go through difficult moments – and it’s something you can learn from.”- David de Gea