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David Villa
David Villa Sánchez is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a striker. Regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation, Villa is the all-time top goalscorer of the Spain national team. He is currently the vice-president of Spanish Tercera Federación club CF Benidorm and a member of the Board of Directors of La Liga club Atlético Madrid.
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sports · Spanish professional footballer (born 1981) · association football player · also David Villa, David Villa Sánchez, Villa
Born 3 December 1981 · Q83006
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2026· 3 entries
“But my dad always supported me and cheered me up until my career turned round.”
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The Guardian: Football transfer rumours: Endrick set for Villa loan? De Jong offered in Rodri deal?
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2025· 1 entry
Published video “Emisión en directo de DV7 Media”.
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2023· 7 entries
Published video “Guillermo Amor, internacional y ex de Barça y R. Madrid, analizó el Clásico y la marcha del Benidorm”.
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Published video “Abel Ruiz analiza la Champions League ante el Real Madrid y mucho más: "Villa me ayuda muchísimo"”.
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Published video “¡TODAS LAS NOVEDADES DEL CF BENIDORM, EL ÚLTIMO PROYECTO DE DV7! ABONOS 23.24, CAMISETAS ADIDAS...”.
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Published video “¡RUMBO A LA FINAL DEL EUROPEO SUB 21! DIRECTO DE TWITCH DE DV7 Media. ALEX CARBONELL, CF BENIDORM...”.
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Published video “¡Mucho GOL! David Villa y Abel Ruiz, en el nuevo canal de TWITCH de DV7 Media”.
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Published video “OR7GEN, el viaje a los orígenes de David Villa coproducido por DV7Media, desde el 7 de junio en DAZN”.
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Published video “Welcome to DV7 GROUP - Bienvenid@s a DV7 GROUP”.
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2020· 3 entries
The Guardian: Former NYC FC intern accuses David Villa of sexual harassment
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Published video “Rodrigo Moreno se emociona al despedirse de Valencia. Gracias, Valencia CF!”.
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Published video “IANF - Nick Freestyle. Incredible soccer tricks. Official trailer.”.
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2019· 5 entries
The Guardian: David Villa to retire: a look back at Spain's most prolific goalscorer – video report
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The Guardian: David Villa to retire: 'It's better to leave football before football leaves me'
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Won: Emperor's Cup with Vissel Kobe (2019).
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Won: J1 League Goal of the Year with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2019).
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Played for Vissel Kobe (2019–2020) — 28 appearances, 13 goals.
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2018· 3 entries
The Guardian: David Villa confirms he will leave New York City FC at end of year
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Won: MLS All-Star with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2018).
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Villa announced his departure from New York, to join Vissel Kobe in Japan before retiring in 2020
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2017· 10 entries
The Guardian: David Villa to Diego Valeri: the men who will decide the MLS playoffs
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The Guardian: Spain call up New York City’s David Villa three years after last appearance
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The Guardian: David Villa's tireless work in New York an example for MLS's foreign stars
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Won: MLS Player of the Month with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (June 2017).
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Won: Best MLS Player ESPY Award with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2017).
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Won: MLS Best XI with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2017).
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Won: MLS All-Star with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2017).
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Won: NYCFC Etihad Airways Player of the Month with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (November 2017).
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Won: NYCFC Most Valuable Player with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2017).
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Retired from the national team with 59 goals in 98 matches
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2016· 13 entries
The Guardian: David Villa wins MLS MVP award: 'This is a very happy and proud day for me'
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The Guardian: Bradley Wright-Phillips and David Villa in two-horse race for MLS MVP
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The Guardian: The best goals of the week: David Villa, Will Grigg and Nick Powell
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Won the American MLS MVP with New York City (2016).
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Won: NYCFC Offensive Player of the Year with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2016).
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Won: MLS All-Star with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2016).
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Won: MLS Best XI with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2016).
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Won: MLS MVP Award with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2016).
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Won: NYCFC Most Valuable Player with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2016).
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Won: NYCFC Etihad Airways Player of the Month with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (April 2016).
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Won: NYCFC Etihad Airways Player of the Month with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (September 2016).
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The Guardian: David Villa: 'USA will be one of the world's best soccer teams very soon'
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And manages multiple football academies around the world in countries like United States, Puerto Rico, Spain, Japan and Dominican Republic
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2015· 6 entries
Won: Ride of Fame with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (September 2015).
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Won: MLS All-Star with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2015).
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Won: NYCFC Etihad Airways Player of the Month with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (July 2015).
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Won: NYCFC Goal of the Year with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2015).
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Won: NYCFC Most Valuable Player with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2015).
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The Guardian: The best goals of the week: Neymar, Robert Lewandowski and David Villa
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2014· 6 entries
The Guardian: David Villa departs without a win as Melbourne City lose to Adelaide
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The Guardian: Away Days: Watching David Villa in Melbourne
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The Guardian: David Villa scores on Melbourne City debut in 1-1 draw at Sydney FC | Match report
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Won: La Liga with Atlético Madrid (2013–14).
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Played for Melbourne City FC (2014–2014) — 4 appearances, 2 goals.
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Played for New York City FC (2014–2018) — 124 appearances, 80 goals.
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2013· 4 entries
Won: La Liga with Barcelona (2012–13).
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Played for Atlético Madrid (2013–2014) — 36 appearances, 13 goals.
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Joined Ath Madrid in 2013.
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After transferring to Atlético Madrid, where he won another La Liga title and reached the 2014 UEFA Champions League final
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2012· 1 entry
Won: Copa del Rey with Barcelona (2011–12).
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2011· 8 entries
Won the FIFA Club World Cup with Barcelona (2011).
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Won: La Liga with Barcelona (2010–11).
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Won: Supercopa de España with Barcelona (2011).
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Won: UEFA Champions League with Barcelona (2010–11).
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Won award: Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit (2011).
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Won: FIFA Club World Cup with Barcelona (2011).
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Won: UEFA Super Cup with Barcelona (2011).
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“The goals are dedicated to all the team-mates, all the coaches, all partners and friends I had during my career... But long ago I promised José, who is a friend of mine, that the goal which overtook Raúl would be for him.”
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2010· 18 entries
Won the Prince of Asturias Award for Sport with Barcelona (2010).
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Won the FIFA World Cup with Spain (2010).
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Won the FIFA FIFPro World XI with Barcelona (2010).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPro World11 (2010).
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Won: Supercopa de España with Barcelona (2010).
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Won: FIFA World Cup with Spain (2010).
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Won award: UEFA Team of the Year (2010).
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Won: Zarra Trophy with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2009–10).
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Won: USSA Male Athlete of the Year with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2010).
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Won: Valencia Top Scorer with Achievements (2009–10).
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Won: Most goals scored in one World Cup (by a Spanish international) with Achievements (2010).
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Won award: Prince of Asturias Awards (2010).
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Villa came first in the IFFHS "2010's World Top Goalscorer at International Level" rankings, he was subsequently selected as a part of Vicente del Bosque's 23-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
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Played for FC Barcelona (2010–2013) — 77 appearances, 33 goals.
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Villa sang alongside Grammy Award-nominated Spanish singer Ana Torroja on the song "Insurrection" by El Último de la Fila
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Came on 3 March, against France at the Stade de France; Villa scored the opening goal in a game which Spain went on to win 2–0
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Most goals scored in one calendar year (by a Spanish international): 12 (2008, 2009)
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Joined Barcelona in 2010.
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2009· 5 entries
Won: Most goals scored in one calendar year (by a Spanish international) with Achievements (2009).
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Won: Zarra Trophy with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2008–09).
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Won: Valencia Top Scorer with Achievements (2008–09).
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Villa scored more goals than any other footballer, tallying 43 goals in 54 games across all competitions for both Spain and Valencia
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“I am very happy with the goal. Truth is, I really want to see it on TV. The record is very nice. I would never have imagined in years that I would be able to obtain it. I am very proud and I hope I can continue breaking records.”
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2008· 5 entries
Won: Valencia Top Scorer with Achievements (2007–08).
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Won: Copa del Rey with Valencia (2007–08).
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Won: UEFA European Championship with Spain (2008).
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Won: Most goals scored in one calendar year (by a Spanish international) with Achievements (2008).
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Beginning in July 2008, a David Villa Camp is held annually, where children receive training from professional footballers.
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2007· 3 entries
Won: La Liga's Top Assisting Player with Achievements (2006–07).
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Won: Valencia Top Scorer with Achievements (2006–07).
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Won: Zarra Trophy with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2006–07).
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2006· 3 entries
Won: Spanish Player of the Year with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2005–06).
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Won: Valencia Top Scorer with Achievements (2005–06).
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Won: Zarra Trophy with 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament. (2005–06).
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2005· 4 entries
Joined Valencia in 2005.
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For a transfer fee of €12 million and captured another Copa del Rey title
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Played for Spain men's national football team (2005–2014) — 98 appearances, 67 goals.
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Played for Valencia CF (2005–2010) — 166 appearances, 107 goals.
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2004· 2 entries
Won: Supercopa de España with Zaragoza (2004).
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Won: Copa del Rey with Zaragoza (2003–04).
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2003· 3 entries
Joined Zaragoza in 2003.
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Villa married his childhood sweetheart Patricia González, who had also been a footballer in her teenage years
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Played for Real Zaragoza (2003–2005) — 73 appearances, 32 goals.
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2002· 1 entry
Played for Spain national under-21 association football team (2002–2003) — 7 appearances, 0 goals.
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2001· 3 entries
Played for Sporting de Gijón (2001–2003) — 80 appearances, 38 goals.
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Joined Sp Gijon in 2001.
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Played for Asturias autonomous football team (2001–2002) — 32 appearances, 27 goals.
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2000· 1 entry
Played for Sporting de Gijón B (2000–2001) — 36 appearances, 14 goals.
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1981· 1 entry
Born 1981-12-03.
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