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 606 articles about David Villa. Articles 1 to 40:
Messi magic, Bale beauty, Mourinho mauling: Five greatest El Clasico matches ever
Sports Mole picks out five of the greatest-ever El Clasico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Oct 27, 00:00
Euro 2024 final: How have England, Spain fared in past major international finals?
Sports Mole looks at England and Spain's past experiences in major international tournament finals ahead of their Euro 2024 showdown in Berlin.
Jul 13, 22:08
Euro 2024 final: Spain vs. England all-time XI including Rooney, Ramos and Raul
Looking back over the long history of both nations featuring in the Euro 2024 final, Sports Mole selects an all-time Spain and England combined XI.
Jul 13, 14:55
Euro 2024: Luis de la Fuente says Spain "superstar" deserves more respect
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente hails La Roja captain Alvaro Morata ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final against England.
Jul 13, 12:59
Spain vs. England: How do the squads compare ahead of Euro 2024 final?
Sports Mole looks at how the Spain and England squads compare ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final between the two European giants.
Jul 12, 19:27
Spain star hints at retirement after Euro 2024 with "no respect" remark
Atletico Madrid and Spain striker Alvaro Morata hints that he might retire from international football after Euro 2024, citing a lack of "respect" as his reason.
Jul 8, 14:49
Preview: Spain vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's European Championship clash between Spain and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 20, 20:52
Spain Euro squad 2008 vs 2024: Rodri attempting to emulate Xavi
Sports Mole takes a look at three players in the current Spain squad who will be looking to emulate the roles of former European Championship winners.
Jun 13, 15:14
Top 10 European Cup/Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2023-24 Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest finals in the history of the competition.
May 31, 10:14
Preview: Taylor Fritz vs. Andrey Rublev - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Friday's Madrid Open semi-final between Taylor Fritz and Andrey Rublev, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
May 2, 09:45
Madrid Open highlights: Alcaraz defence ends as Sabalenka eases into semis
Sports Mole rounds up the highlights from Wednesday's Madrid Open action, as Carlos Alcaraz's defence ends while Aryna Sabalenka strolls through.
May 1, 22:54
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
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
