Lionel Messi $5
8 Ballon d'Ors — record. World Cup winner 2022, Copa America 2021, 2024. Four Champions Leagues. Bar…
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David De Gea
Spain · Current goalkeeper · $2 on $10 budget
💰 Is David De Gea worth $2?
Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for filling a balanced squad.
Signature: Reflex saves with feet
Did you know? Did you know? At $2, David De Gea leaves you exactly $8 to spend on the rest of your squad — enough for 8 budget picks or 2 mid-tier players.
📖 About David De Gea
Manchester United's Player of the Year a record four times. Cat-like reflexes in his prime years. Saved United in their post-Ferguson decade.
David De Gea is playing right now in 2026. A live option for $10 squads — and a future legend candidate.
📊 Quick stats — David De Gea
$2
Price
Goalkeeper
Position
Current
Era
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Spain
4
Cheaper goalkeepers
4
Pricier goalkeepers
📋 Build a $10 squad with David De Gea (cheapest XI)
Auto-generated cheapest possible squad that includes David De Gea.
🤝 Best pairings with David De Gea ($8 budget left)
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Pele $5
Three World Cups (1958, 62, 70) — only player to do that. 1,000+ career goals (debated). Brazil's et…
Diego Maradona $5
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Ronaldo (R9) $5
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Ferenc Puskas $5
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🎮 David De Gea TenDollarPick stats (FIFA-style)
Derived from price tier, position, and era. Not official FIFA but a useful $10-game proxy.
78
Overall
50
Pace
40
Shooting
66
Passing
50
Dribbling
78
Defending
73
Physical
🎯 Playstyle — how David De Gea actually plays
David De Gea is a still-evolving active player — a agile shot-stopper with sweeper-keeper instincts.
In a $10 4-3-3 setup, David De Gea shoulders your defensive structure as the single keeper slot. The trade-off at $2: exceptional value, lets you afford one or two GOATs above.
⚔️ David De Gea vs his rivals at $2
Same position, similar price, different nation — who do you pick?
🤝 Dream teammates for David De Gea
With $8 left, these are the most expensive players you could still afford alongside David De Gea:
Lionel Messi $5
8 Ballon d'Ors — record. World Cup winner 2022, Copa America 2021, 2024. Four Champions Leagues. Barcelona's all-time top scorer. …
Cristiano Ronaldo $5
Five Ballon d'Ors. Five Champions Leagues. Top scorer in international football history. Euros winner 2016. Reinvention machine — …
Pele $5
Three World Cups (1958, 62, 70) — only player to do that. 1,000+ career goals (debated). Brazil's eternal number 10. Brought footb…
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🧠 David De Gea in the $10 game — strategy guide
When to pick David De Gea: Active player option — good if you want a "today" squad. Realistic stats, real form, current rivalry potential.
When to avoid David De Gea: Almost never — at $2 David De Gea is a value pick. The only reason to skip is if you want a same-country bias and Spain isn't your theme.
Best formation for David De Gea: Any — keeper is non-formation-specific.
🎲 David De Gea fan facts
- Era classification: Current — still actively playing.
- Country squad mate count: 22 other Spain legends on TenDollarPick.
- Position pool: 32 goalkeepers indexed total. David De Gea ranks roughly 18 by price.
- Cheapest squad combo: with David De Gea and the cheapest player at each other position, your starting lineup costs about $5.
- Signature highlight: Reflex saves with feet.
❓ FAQ — David De Gea
Is David De Gea worth $2?
Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for filling a balanced squad.
Who can I pair with David De Gea in a $10 squad?
With $8 left, you can afford: Lionel Messi ($5), Cristiano Ronaldo ($5), Pele ($5), Diego Maradona ($5).
What position does David De Gea play?
David De Gea is a goalkeeper for Spain.
What is David De Gea famous for?
Reflex saves with feet
Are there cheaper alternatives to David De Gea?
Yes: Jordan Pickford ($1), Nick Pope ($1), Ali Al-Habsi ($1), Alireza Beiranvand ($1).
What era did David De Gea play in?
David De Gea is classified as Current tier on TenDollarPick. David De Gea is playing right now in 2026. A live option for $10 squads — and a future legend candidate.
Did David De Gea win any major trophies?
Trophy data not extracted — check Wikipedia for full honors.
What FIFA-style overall would David De Gea have?
Based on our $2 tier and Current classification, David De Gea would be roughly OVR 78.
Best formation to use David De Gea in?
Any formation — keeper slot is one per squad.