David Villa facts for kids
David Villa
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | David Villa Sánchez | ||
| Date of birth | 3 December 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Langreo, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Atlético de Madrid | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1991–1999 | UP Langreo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1999–2001 2000–2003 2003–2005 2005–2010 2010–2013 2013- |
Sporting Gijón B Sporting Gijón Real Zaragoza Valencia CF FC Barcelona Atlético de Madrid |
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| National team | |||
| 2005– | Spain | ||
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David Villa Sánchez (born 3 December 1981) is a Spanish football player. He plays forward (No.7) for New York City F.C. He was once said to be a one of the best strikers in football/soccer. He can play as a striker and wing.
International career statistics
| Spain national team | ||
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| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2005 | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 | 14 | 8 |
| 2007 | 10 | 3 |
| 2008 | 11 | 12 |
| 2009 | 13 | 11 |
| 2010 | ||
| Total | 52 | 35 |
Images for kids
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Villa in the Ciutat Esportiva de Paterna, 2005
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Villa after scoring a penalty against Sevilla
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Villa during his presentation as a Barcelona player
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Villa challenging Sergio Ramos for the ball after scoring two goals in Barcelona's 5–0 victory over Real Madrid
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Villa's season comes to an end as he's carried off on a stretcher after breaking his tibia at the 2011 FIFA Club World Cup.
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Villa with New York City in May 2015
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Villa (number 7) with the Spain team before a match against Austria
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Villa celebrating his goal against Portugal along with teammates Fernando Llorente and Andrés Iniesta
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Villa and other Spanish players after losing the Confederations Cup final to Brazil
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Villa succeeded Raúl as the number 7 for the Spanish national team
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Villa pledging support for official recognition of the Asturian language in 2009
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