David Mitogo facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Edú García Mitogo | ||
| Date of birth | 18 May 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Bata, Equatorial Guinea | ||
| Date of death | May 2023 (aged 32) | ||
| Place of death | A Reza, A Arnoia, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| La Morenica | |||
| Ponferradina | |||
| La Morenica | |||
| 2006–2008 | Ponferradina | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2012 | Ponferradina B | 78 | (14) |
| 2009–2010 | Ponferradina | 7 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | Teruel | 31 | (4) |
| 2013 | Atlético Bembibre | 16 | (9) |
| 2014 | Vittoriosa Stars | 12 | (2) |
| 2015 | Atlético Bembibre | 7 | (3) |
| 2015–2016 | Barco | 31 | (10) |
| 2016 | Compostela | 16 | (4) |
| 2017 | Unionistas | 18 | (4) |
| 2017–2018 | Barco | 34 | (6) |
| 2018–2019 | Arenteiro | 27 | (4) |
| 2020 | Somozas | 4 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | As Pontes | 31 | (11) |
| 2021 | Sarriana | 12 | (3) |
| 2022–2023 | Atlético Arnoia | 36 | (13) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2010 | Equatorial Guinea U20 | 1 | (1) |
| 2010–2016 | Equatorial Guinea | 6 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 May 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 October 2016 |
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David Edú García Mitogo (born May 18, 1990 – died May 2023) was a talented football player from Equatorial Guinea. He played as a forward, which means he was a player who focused on scoring goals. David also represented his home country, Equatorial Guinea, in international football matches. He was known for his skills on the field.
On May 11, 2023, David Mitogo went missing near the Minho River. His body was found later that month.
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David Mitogo's Football Journey
Early Life and Club Career
David Mitogo was born in Bata, Equatorial Guinea. When he was only three years old, he moved to Spain. He started playing football at a young age with a club called CD La Morenica.
Later, he joined SD Ponferradina as a cadet, which is a youth team. He wasn't happy there at first, so he went back to his old team. But when he was 16, David returned to Ponferradina to finish his training. He began his adult career playing for their reserve team in the fourth division of Spanish football.
Making His Mark at Ponferradina
On September 20, 2009, when David was 19, he played his first game for Ponferradina's main team. It was a third-level match against SD Eibar. He scored the only goal in that game, helping his team win!
Even though he mostly played for the reserve team, he played in six more games for the first team. That season, Ponferradina was promoted to the second division, which was a big achievement.
Overcoming Injuries
Playing football can be tough on the body. On October 24, 2010, while playing for Ponferradina B, David suffered a serious injury. He tore a ligament in his left knee. This injury kept him off the field for six months while he recovered.
Playing for His Country
David Mitogo also had the chance to play for his country, Equatorial Guinea.
Youth International Matches
In April 2010, David was called to play for Equatorial Guinea's national under-20 team. He played in a match against Gabon as part of the qualifiers for the 2011 African Youth Championship. He scored Equatorial Guinea's goal in that game, which ended in a 1–1 tie.
Senior National Team Debut
A few months later, in July 2010, David received his first call-up to the senior national team. He played in a friendly match against Morocco on August 11. He came into the game as a substitute in the 67th minute, showing his talent on the international stage.
David's Family Background
David Mitogo came from a diverse family background. His father, whose last name was García, was Spanish. His mother, whose last name was Mitogo, was from the Fang ethnic group in Africa. This mix of cultures was part of his identity.
Disappearance and Recovery
On May 11, 2023, David Mitogo went missing. Before he disappeared, he sent messages to his teammates. Authorities found his cell phone on a bridge connecting the towns of Arnoia and Ribadavia. Sadly, his body was found two weeks later, on May 23, in the Avia River.
See also
In Spanish: David García Mitogo para niños
- List of solved missing person cases
