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 after scoring a penalty against Sevilla
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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 (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 pledging support for official recognition of the Asturian language in 2009
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