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David Villa
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David Villa Sánchez (born December 3, 1981 in Langreo, Asturias, Spain), is nicknamed El Guaje (The Kid) he is a Spanish football player, who currently plays for Valencia CF and the Spanish national side.
Early career
Born in the Asturias region in Northern Spain, he got his professional breakthrough at his local club Sporting de Gijón for whom he made his first-team debut in the 2000-01 season. The next season he was a first team regular, scoring 18 league goals, and scored 20 the next season. After over 50 goals in just three seasons at Gijón, he got his chance in Spain's top-flight the La Liga, when promoted Zaragoza bought him in the summer of 2003. He had no trouble adapting to the step up in class and scored 17 times in his first season at Zaragoza.... more David Villa biography
Full name: David Villa Sánchez
Date of birth: December 3, 1981
Place of birth: Langreo, Spain
Height: 1.75 m
Nickname: El Guaje (The Kid)
Position: Striker
2000–2003: Sporting de Gijón - 80 (38)
2003–2005: Real Zaragoza - 73 (31)
2005–current: Valencia - 62 (35)
Honours
Real Zaragoza
- Copa del Rey 2004
- Spanish Super Cup 2004
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