David Villa
Del Bosque hints that Valdes, Villa will start
Mar 21, 2013 13:35 EDT
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has given a strong indication that the Barcelona duo of Victor Valdes and David Villa will start the World Cup qualifier with Finland on Friday.
Barcelona happy with Messi, Villa double act
Mar 17, 2013 22:38 EDT
Barcelona assistant manager Jordi Roura was delighted at the understanding shown between Lionel Messi and David Villa as they combined for all of Barca's goals in the 3-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.
Messi, Villa combine to sink Rayo
Mar 17, 2013 18:40 EDT
David Villa expressed his delight at returning to top form as he scored and set-up two goals for Lionel Messi as Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1 to restore their 13-point lead at the top of La Liga.
Del Bosque leaves out Puyol and Torres.
Mar 15, 2013 07:14 EDT
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque on Friday left Carles Puyol and Fernando Torres out of his 24-man squad for the World Cup qualifying matches against Finland and France later this month.
First goal key to comeback, says Messi
Mar 13, 2013 13:35 EDT
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi hailed his side's return to form after they produced a remarkable comeback to beat AC Milan and progress to the Champions League quarter-finals for the sixth consecutive season.
Spain fetes 'magical' night for Barca
Mar 13, 2013 12:49 EDT
Spain on Wednesday feted Barcelona's "magical" 4-0 demolition of Milan, praising the Catalans for a spectacular Champions League fightback that swept aside fears that their greatest days may be behind them.
Busquets hails Villa impact
Mar 13, 2013 09:28 EDT
Midfielder Sergio Busquets hailed the impact of Barcelona teammate David Villa as the Catalans stormed into the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 4-0 win over AC Milan on Tuesday night.
Magical Messi sends Barca into quarter-finals
Mar 13, 2013 05:19 EDT
Lionel Messi produced an inspired performance as Barcelona progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, beating AC Milan 4-0 to overturn a 2-0 first-leg defeat.
Messi's brilliance dispels Barca doubts
Mar 12, 2013 19:46 EDT
Two goals from Lionel Messi led a stunning Barcelona fightback as they overturned a 2-0 first-leg deficit against AC Milan with a 4-0 demolition of the Italians at the Camp Nou on Tuesday night.
Magical Messi sends Barca into quarter-finals
Mar 12, 2013 19:14 EDT
Lionel Messi produced an inspired performance as Barcelona progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday, beating AC Milan 4-0 to overturn a 2-0 first-leg defeat.
Puyol left out of Barcelona starting line-up
Mar 12, 2013 15:28 EDT
Club captain Carles Puyol was left out of the Barcelona line-up for Tuesday's Champions League last 16, second leg, against AC Milan at the Camp Nou, but Xavi Hernandez was deemed fit enough to start.
Alexis and Messi goals see Barcelona past Depor
Mar 09, 2013 18:03 EST
Barcelona assistant manager Jordi Roura was delighted finally to keep a clean sheet as the Catalans extended their lead at the top of the table to 14 points with a 2-0 win over Deportivo la Coruna on Saturday night.
Ramos heads Real Madrid to Clasico victory
Mar 02, 2013 13:46 EST
Barcelona's recent slump continued as Sergio Ramos' header nine minutes from time handed Real Madrid a 2-1 success for their second win over the Catalans in five days Saturday.
Casillas wary of Barcelona backlash
Mar 02, 2013 06:44 EST
Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas is expecting a backlash from Barcelona when the two meet again in the league on Saturday after Madrid's 3-1 victory over the Catalans on Tuesday.
Ronaldo double helps Real sink Barca
Feb 26, 2013 18:02 EST
Cristiano Ronaldo continued his fine goal scoring record at the Nou Camp with a brace as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 to go through to the final of the King's Cup 4-2 on aggregate.
Barcelona waiting for Neymar green light
Feb 26, 2013 15:52 EST
Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has admitted that the Catalan club will be in the running to sign Brazilian striker Neymar if and when he decides to leave Santos.
Barcelona 'would like to buy Neymar'
Feb 26, 2013 10:43 EST
Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has admitted that the Catalan club will be in the running to sign Brazilian striker Neymar if and when he decides to leave Santos.
Messi rallies Barca ahead of Clasico
Feb 26, 2013 07:00 EST
Lionel Messi admits that Barcelona need to raise their level after two below par performances for Tuesday's El Clasico in the Spanish Cup against a Real Madrid side desperate for a morale boost.
Kaka, Villa await chance in Spanish Cup Clasico
Feb 26, 2013 06:52 EST
Playmaker Kaka is hoping to be involved as Real Madrid try to salvage their season when they travel to face Barcelona in the second-leg of their Spanish Cup semi-final Tuesday with the tie finely poised at 1-1.
Messi rallies Barca ahead of Clasico
Feb 24, 2013 20:48 EST
Lionel Messi admits that Barcelona need to raise their level after two below par performances for Tuesday's El Clasico in the Spanish Cup against a Real Madrid side desperate for a morale boost.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Villa Sánchez | ||
| Date of birth | 3 December 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Tuilla, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Valencia | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1991–1999 | Langreo | ||
| 1999–2001 | Sporting Gijón B | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2000–2003 | Sporting Gijón | 80 | (38) |
| 2003–2005 | Real Zaragoza | 73 | (31) |
| 2005– | Valencia | 143 | (98) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2000–2003 | Spain U21 | 7 | (0) |
| 2005– | Spain | 54 | (35) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of December 12, 2009. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
