David Villa facts for kids

David Villa
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Personal information
Full name	David Villa Sánchez
Date of birth	3 December 1981 (age 38)
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*
National team
	* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.; † Appearances (Goals).;

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
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

Villa in the Ciutat Esportiva de Paterna, 2005.
David Villa after scoring a penalty against Sevilla.
David Villa during his presentation as a Barcelona player.
Villa challenging Sergio Ramos for the ball after scoring two goals in Barcelona's 5-0 victory over Real Madrid.
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.
Villa with New York City in May 2015
Villa (number 7) with the Spain team before a match against Austria.
David Villa celebrating his goal against Portugal along with teammates Fernando Llorente and Andrés Iniesta.
Villa and other Spanish players after losing the Confederations Cup final to Brazil
Villa succeeded Raúl as the number 7 for the Spanish national team
Villa pledging support for official recognition of the Asturian language in 2009