David Concha facts for kids
Concha with Real Sociedad in 2018
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Concha Salas | ||
| Date of birth | 20 November 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Santander, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Marina Sport | |||
| 2006–2013 | Racing Santander | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013 | Racing B | 1 | (1) |
| 2013–2015 | Racing Santander | 48 | (5) |
| 2015–2020 | Real Sociedad | 8 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | → Numancia (loan) | 26 | (5) |
| 2017–2018 | → Barcelona B (loan) | 14 | (1) |
| 2019 | → Gamba Osaka (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2019 | → Gamba Osaka U23 (loan) | 4 | (1) |
| 2020–2022 | Badajoz | 57 | (3) |
| 2022–2023 | Hammarby | 13 | (0) |
| 2023–2025 | Gimnàstic | 48 | (6) |
| International career | |||
| 2014–2015 | Spain U19 | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 July 2025 | |||
David Concha Salas, born on November 20, 1996, is a Spanish professional football player. He usually plays as a right winger or a forward on the field.
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Club Career Highlights
David Concha was born in Santander, Spain. He started playing football at a young age. When he was 9, he joined the youth team of Racing de Santander. Before that, he played a short time with a smaller club called CD Marina Sport.
Starting His Professional Journey
In December 2013, David got to train with Racing de Santander's main team. He was also chosen to play in a Copa del Rey match against Sevilla FC. On December 6, he made his first-team debut. He came into the game as a substitute during a 0–1 loss at home. Just four days later, he played his first league game. He came off the bench again in a 1–0 home win against UD Logroñés in the Segunda División B.
On January 8, 2014, David scored his first goal as a senior player. This helped his team get a 1–1 draw at home against UD Almería in the domestic cup. He played 13 games that season. Racing de Santander then moved up to the Segunda División.
Playing in Higher Divisions
David played his first professional match on August 24, 2014. He started in a 1–0 loss against Girona FC. On September 21, he scored his first goal in this division. It was the first goal in a 2–2 home draw with CD Leganés.
On July 4, 2015, David signed a five-year contract with Real Sociedad. This is a club in La Liga, which is Spain's top football league. He joined them after his previous team, Racing, was moved down a division. On August 31, he was loaned to CD Numancia for one year.
David played his first game in Spain's top league on August 21, 2016. He started in a 0–3 home loss to Real Madrid. The next year, on August 11, he was loaned to FC Barcelona B. This team plays in the second division. His loan ended early on January 31, 2018.
Moving Abroad and Returning to Spain
After more than a year without playing, David moved to another country for the first time. On March 9, 2019, he agreed to a one-year loan with Gamba Osaka in Japan. On February 27, 2020, after playing only two official games, he returned to Spain. He joined CD Badajoz on a short-term contract.
On July 6, 2022, David signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Hammarby Fotboll. This is a Swedish team in the Allsvenskan league. In January 2023, he left the club by agreement. He had played 14 games for them. He then announced he was retiring from football. However, he returned to playing on July 11, 2023. He signed a one-year deal with Gimnàstic de Tarragona in Spain's Primera Federación league.
International Career
On May 16, 2014, David Concha was called up to play for the Spain under-19 team. He played 75 minutes for the team that won the 2015 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. This was in a group stage game against Russia in Veria, which Spain lost 3–1. Russia was also their opponent in the final match.
Honours
Spain U19
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2015
See also
In Spanish: David Concha para niños
