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David and GOL-iath...
Spanish legend @Guaje7Villa announced his retirement today
1 World Cup
1 European Championship
1 Champions League
1 UEFA Super Cup
1 Club World Cup
3 La Liga
3 Copa del Rey
376 club goals
Spain's all time top scorer (59)
Legend.
#LLL
Spanish legend @Guaje7Villa announced his retirement today
1 World Cup
1 European Championship
1 Champions League
1 UEFA Super Cup
1 Club World Cup
3 La Liga
3 Copa del Rey
376 club goals
Spain's all time top scorer (59)
Legend.
#LLL
David Villa was born in Lagreo, Asturias, and idolised Quini as a child.
He suffered a broken leg as a child playing street football. Initially told there was a chance his mobility could be limited, he worked on his weak foot ability - helping him become two footed
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He suffered a broken leg as a child playing street football. Initially told there was a chance his mobility could be limited, he worked on his weak foot ability - helping him become two footed
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Villa joined the youth ranks of UP Langreo.
The youngster struggled for game-time, as his minutes faded, so did his love for the game.
The Spaniard considered giving up on the sport, however, his father helped revive his love for the game.
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The youngster struggled for game-time, as his minutes faded, so did his love for the game.
The Spaniard considered giving up on the sport, however, his father helped revive his love for the game.
#LLL
Through the help of his father, Villa joined the youth ranks of Sporting Gijon.
Whilst there, he also studied to be an electrician. However, his studies and football began to clash.
The player had a choice to make - football or education?
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Whilst there, he also studied to be an electrician. However, his studies and football began to clash.
The player had a choice to make - football or education?
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After convincing his mother by suggesting she give him two years to make it work
Villa went onto make his debut for Gijon, two years later.
Having initially been rejected by Real Oviedo for being too short...
He went onto impress at Gijon.
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Villa went onto make his debut for Gijon, two years later.
Having initially been rejected by Real Oviedo for being too short...
He went onto impress at Gijon.
#LLL
The Spaniard scored 18 in his debut season and then followed that up with 20 the following year!
However, following financial troubles, Sporting Gijon had to part ways with their star.
He was sold to Real Zaragoza for €3m.
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However, following financial troubles, Sporting Gijon had to part ways with their star.
He was sold to Real Zaragoza for €3m.
#LLL
He scored 16 in his debut campaign but his best work came in the Copa.
He scored four in the competition, including one in the final in a 3-2 win over Real Madrid!
This was the first of many career titles
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He scored four in the competition, including one in the final in a 3-2 win over Real Madrid!
This was the first of many career titles
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From then on, it was a continued rise for Villa.
Moving to Valencia for €12m, he netted 25 in his debut campaign - the highest in the clubs history.
He would score 107 goals in his time at Los Che!
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Moving to Valencia for €12m, he netted 25 in his debut campaign - the highest in the clubs history.
He would score 107 goals in his time at Los Che!
#LLL
He began his career at Barça with 23 goals in his maiden campaign.
Winning the league, Villa would be remembered for his GOLAZO in the UCL final to aid Barça in lifting the trophy
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Winning the league, Villa would be remembered for his GOLAZO in the UCL final to aid Barça in lifting the trophy
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However, his time at Barça was rocky. An injury in his second season saw him only contribute 16 goals.
Whilst he lifted the league title, he found himself on the bench more often than not...
After Neymar was signed, Villa was sold to Atlético Madrid
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Whilst he lifted the league title, he found himself on the bench more often than not...
After Neymar was signed, Villa was sold to Atlético Madrid
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Spending just a season with Los Rojiblancos...
Villa scored 13 goals as the red and whites lifted the La Liga title!
This would be his final club in Spain - bringing an end to 9 years in La Liga.
He would then play in America and then Japan
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Villa scored 13 goals as the red and whites lifted the La Liga title!
This would be his final club in Spain - bringing an end to 9 years in La Liga.
He would then play in America and then Japan
#LLL
