David Villa
Born: December 3, 1981 (age 42)
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Hometown: Langreo, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
SpanishPosition: Striker
Team: New York City FC (no. 7)
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 1999-2003 | Sporting Gijon |
| 2003-2005 | Real Zaragoza | |
| 2005-2010 | Valencia | |
| 2010-2013 | Barcelona | |
| 2013-2014 | Atletico Madrid | |
| 2014- | New York City FC | |
| → 2014 | Melbourne City (loan) | |
| International | 2005-2014 | Spain |
Sports Mole has 596 articles about David Villa. Articles 1 to 40:
A closer look at Arsenal's previous Champions League last-16 failures
Ahead of Arsenal's Champions League last-16 first leg with Porto, Sports Mole looks at the Gunners' recent failures to progress past this stage of Europe's top tournament.
Feb 21, 12:15
Spain vs. Scotland head-to-head record
Ahead of Scotland's crucial Euro 2024 qualifier against Spain, Sports Mole looks at the past head-to-head record between the two nations.
Oct 11, 16:06
Inter Miami officially unveil Lionel Messi
Inter Miami officially announce the signing of Lionel Messi on a free transfer, with the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner expected to make his debut on July 21.
Jul 15, 19:25
Samir Nasri: 'Arsenal were robbed against Barcelona in Champions League'
Ex-Arsenal attacker Samir Nasri claims that the Gunners were "robbed" in their 2010-11 Champions League last-16 defeat to Barcelona.
Apr 11, 08:44
Preview: Scotland vs. Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Euro Champ Qualifying clash between Scotland and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 26, 09:52
Alvaro Morata named new Spain captain by Luis de la Fuente
Atletico Madrid forward Alvaro Morata replaces Sergio Busquets as Spain captain following the latter's recent international retirement.
Mar 23, 11:09
Nelson, Arshavin, Welbeck - Ranking Arsenal's most dramatic Emirates goals
Following Reiss Nelson's last-gasp winner against Bournemouth, Sports Mole counts down Arsenal's most dramatic goals ever scored at the Emirates Stadium.
Mar 5, 12:29
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Valencia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Valencia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 31, 16:43
World Cup 2022: Reasons for Spain to be confident of beating Morocco
Ahead of Tuesday's World Cup 2022 last-16 clash between Morocco and Spain, Sports Mole looks at reasons for La Roja to be confident of making the quarter-finals.
Dec 5, 15:46
How Spain could line up against Morocco
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Spain could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2022 last-16 clash with Morocco.
Dec 4, 15:06
World Cup 2022: Reasons for Spain to be confident of beating Costa Rica
Ahead of the World Cup clash between Spain and Costa Rica, Sports Mole looks at some reasons why Spain should be confident of picking up all three points.
Nov 22, 14:17
Brazil, England, Argentina - A closer look at the World Cup favourites
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole takes a closer look at five of the favourites to go all the way this winter.
Nov 17, 11:23
Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Major League Soccer clash between Philadelphia Union and New York City FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 28, 14:58
Pep Guardiola's managerial record vs. Manchester United
Ahead of Manchester City's showdown with rivals Manchester United on Sunday, Sports Mole takes a closer look at Pep Guardiola's record against the Red Devils.
Mar 4, 10:39
Preview: New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between New York City FC and Philadelphia Union, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 5, 18:20
Spain vs. France head-to-head record
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between Spain and France ahead of the UEFA Nations League final.
Oct 8, 18:22
Preview: New York City FC vs. Atlanta United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Major League Soccer clash between New York City FC and Atlanta United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 21, 15:02
Manchester City vs. Chelsea: The 10 greatest Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of Saturday's all-English Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest finals in the competition's history.
May 28, 12:22
On This Day: Man United lose Champions League final to Barcelona
Coach Pep Guardiola won his second European Cup as a manager in three years after a dominant performance from his side.
May 28, 08:48
On This Day: Eric Abidal supported after liver transplant news
Team-mates, opposition players and fellow athletes wished Eric Abidal the best.
Mar 15, 08:32
Antoine Griezmann handed Philippe Coutinho's number seven shirt at Barcelona
Antoine Griezmann will wear the number seven jersey for Barcelona this season, the shirt formerly occupied by Philippe Coutinho at Camp Nou.
Sep 11, 23:55
Top 10 European Cup/Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2020 Champions League final, Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest finals in the history of the competition.
Aug 22, 15:31
Antoine Griezmann hints at Philippe Coutinho exit from Barcelona
Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann hints that Philippe Coutinho could be set to leave the club this summer by admitting that he wants the Brazilian's number seven shirt.
Apr 4, 22:45
Fernando Torres picks Liverpool trio in all-time XI
Former Liverpool, Chelsea and Spain striker Fernando Torres picks his ultimate XI of players he has played with, selecting three of his ex-Anfield teammates.
Mar 25, 18:52
David Villa: 'I was close to signing for Arsenal'
David Villa reveals that he held talks with Arsenal and Arsene Wenger in 2013, before signing for Atletico Madrid after three years at Barcelona.
Feb 26, 10:34
David Villa credits Pep Guardiola for Raheem Sterling improvement
The 25-year-old is now rated as one of England and Europe's top players.
Feb 26, 09:59
David Villa: 'Harry Kane is the best striker in the world right now'
Spain's record scorer Villa believes Kane is world class.
Nov 20, 07:12
David Villa: 'I want to be remembered as a humble player'
Villa will retire in January before returning to America.
Nov 20, 07:08
Barcelona's Gerard Pique: 'No issues between Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann'
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says that there are no negative issues between teammates Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann.
Oct 31, 18:18
Preview: Getafe vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Getafe and Barcelona, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 26, 10:00
Preview: Atletico Madrid vs. Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the pre-season friendly between Atletico Madrid and Juventus, including team news and predicted lineups.
Aug 8, 19:32
Preview: Vissel Kobe vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the pre-season clash between Vissel Kobe and Barcelona, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 24, 22:13
Preview: Barcelona vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Tuesday morning's pre-season friendly between Barcelona and Chelsea.
Jul 23, 08:19
Antoine Griezmann 'to take Philippe Coutinho's shirt number at Barcelona'
Barcelona reportedly plan to give Antoine Griezmann the number seven shirt currently held by Philippe Coutinho, sparking more speculation over the Brazilian's future.
Jul 12, 08:17
Unai Emery talks up "perfect" Aubameyang, Lacazette pairing
The strikers have scored 37 goals between them for Arsenal this season.
Apr 6, 22:40
David Villa to join Andres Iniesta at Vissel Kobe following New York exit
Villa and Iniesta won the European Championship and World Cup together with Spain.
Dec 1, 10:28
David Villa to join Andres Iniesta at Vissel Kobe
David Villa reveals that he will join former Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta at Japanese club Vissel Kobe.
Dec 1, 09:15
Philippe Coutinho handed number seven shirt at Barcelona
Barcelona announce that Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho has been handed the number seven shirt for the upcoming season.
Aug 9, 13:34
David Villa: 'Manchester City can retain Premier League title'
David Villa believes that Pep Guardiola's Manchester City can become the first club to win back-to-back Premier League titles since last decade.
Jul 23, 21:29
Andres Iniesta's greatest Barcelona XI
To mark Andres Iniesta's final game for Barcelona, Sports Mole selects the greatest XI from his illustrious career with the club.
May 22, 08:48
