On 13 November 2019, Villa announced that he would end his 19-year career and retire at the end of the 2019 J1 League season.
When did David Villa retired?
Spanish striker David Villa says he will retire in January. The 37-year-old will finish his career with Vissel Kobe in January of next year at the close of the league season in Japan, ending the career of Spain’s top scorer in international play.
When did David Villa move to Barcelona?
At age 28, Villa registered 28 league goals and garnered a move to Barcelona for €40 million in 2010, where he won his first La Liga and UEFA Champions League titles, and scored in the 2011 final. He left the club in 2013 after concluding a €5.1 million transfer to Atlético Madrid, where he won another La Liga title.
Is David Villa a legend?
Villa retired with 98 caps for Spain, scoring 59 goals making him his country’s all-time top goalscorer. “World Cup winner and Spanish football legend @Guaje7Villa has been brought in by Odisha FC to spearhead our global football operations,” they said on Twitter.
What does David Villa do now?
Former Barcelona star and World Cup winner David Villa has been appointed as the global football advisor of the Indian Super League side Odisha FC.
Is David Villa La Masia?
La Masia which has produced so many superstars of the game like Xavi, Iniesta, Cesc, Pique, Busquets, Messi, David Villa etc. is known as one of the best Youth Academies in the world. La Masia created history in 2010 when all three nominees of Ballon D’Or were the graduates from the academy.
Where is Fernando Torres now?
Atlético de Madrid Juvenil Amanager
Fernando Torres/Current teams
How much did Barcelona buy Villa?
Spanish La Liga champions Barcelona have officially signed prolific Spanish striker David Villa from Valencia for €40 million.
How many goals has David Villa scored in his career?
Stats by club
| club | ||
|---|---|---|
| Real Zaragoza | 94 | 38 |
| Atlético de Madrid | 47 | 15 |
| Vissel Kobe | 29 | 13 |
| Sporting Gijón | 6 | 4 |
Is David Villa a coach?
The Spanish legend will be a part of Odisha’s Football Committee along with former coach Josep Gombau and Victor Onate… Spanish football legend David Villa has joined Indian Super League (ISL) side Odisha FC’s Football Committee and will also head the club’s Global Football Operations.
What is the age of David Villa?
40 years (December 3, 1981)
David Villa/Age
