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David Aimar Govea Merlín (born 8 June 2006) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL Championship club Swansea City.
Career
Born in Spain, Govea moved to Swansea in 2018 when elder brother Jordi joined the club, Aimar joining the academy at under-13s level upon recommendation from his brother. In July 2022, he signed an academy scholarship with the club having progressed through the youth development phase.
In March 2024, Govea signed a first professional contract with Swansea City. Prior to signing the contract, he had been subject to reported interest from Premier League clubs Arsenal and Newcastle United. On 29 March 2024, he made his senior debut, replacing Jamie Paterson in a 1–1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday.
International career
In December 2022, having already made his debut for the Ecuador U17 side, Govea was selected for a training camp with the Spain U17 squad, whom he was eligible to represent as they were the country of his birth.
In March 2023, Govea was once again selected for the Ecuador U17 squad for the upcoming 2023 South American U-17 Championship.
Career statistics
As of match played 1 April 2024
Personal life
Govea is the younger brother of fellow footballer Jordi Govea who plays for Bulgarian club Beroe.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Tim nasional sepak bola U-17 Ekuador
- Aimar Govea
- Jordi Govea
- Swansea City A.F.C.
- Ecuador national under-17 football team
- List of foreign EFL Championship players
- 2023 South American U-17 Championship squads
- Swansea City A.F.C. Under-23s
- List of Swansea City A.F.C. records and statistics
