DAVID VILLA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME:
DAVID VILLA SANCHEZ
DATE OF BIRTH:
DECEMBER 3rd 1981
PLACE OF BIRTH:
LANGREO, SPAIN
HEIGHT:
1.75M (5 ft. 9in)
PLAYING POSITION:
STRIKER
HISTORY:
Born in theAsturias in Northern Spain. His profesional career was put in jeopardy at the age of 9 when he suffered a severe fracture to his femur, but thanks to a non invasive approach he was able to make a complete recovery. 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 La Liga, when promoted Real 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. Villa led Zaragoza to a Copa del Rey victory scoring a crucial goal against Real Madrid. Soon after he earned his first international call-up and cap, Valencia decided to take a chance on him and parted with €12 million (£8.2 million) to secure his services in the summer of 2005. Villa has a wife and a daughter Zaeida, and they reside in Madrid, Spain. He now plays for Valencia FC. Where he has done exeptionally well there. In 2007-2008 he also won his first trophy with Valencia, winning the Copa del Rey, beating FC Barcelona in the semi-finals and then 3-1 v Getafe CF in the final.
CLUB & COUNTRY INFORMATION
CLUB:
VALENCIA FC.
TIME AT CLUB:
2005-2008 (3 YEARS)
TOTAL APPEARANCES & GOALS:
130 app . / . 70 goals
CLUB HONOURS:
COPA DEL REY (2008)
VALUE:
£30, 000, 000 (€37,786,974)
NATION:
SPAIN
NATIONAL APPEARANCES & GOALS:
35 app . / . 18 goals
NATIONAL HONOURS:
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS WINNER 2008
UEFA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008 GOLDEN BOOT
UEFA CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM OF THE TOURNAMENT
FOOTBALL MANAGER 2008
I have only had David Villa on Football Manager 2008™ in the English Premier League, he is arguably the best striker in the game. He is pretty costy aswell but is also worth every penny you spend on him, as he scores for fun and he even plays quality against the top 4 teams in the premiership unlike a lot of players you tend to sign.
I recommend if you have enough money you should deffinately sign him for the team you are at. His expectations are high so it would be advisable only to sign him if you are a top 4 team.
STRENGTHS:
finishing: 19
penalty taking: 20
composure: 17
creativity: 17
decisions: 17
determination: 18
off the ball: 18
agility: 18
WEAKNESSES:
crossing: 10
long throws: 10
marking: 6
Influence: 10
positioning: 11
balance: 10
REPUTATION:
worldwide
POSITIONS:
striker (natural)
attack midfield (unconvincing)
FEET:
right – very strong
left – fairly strong
PREFERRED MOVES:
Runs with ball down right
Moves into channels
Likes to round keeper
Likes to try beat offside trap
VERDICT:
like I said before, you would need a lot of money to attract David Villa to your club, but he is worth it and will bag you a lot of goals.
Recommended for any team who has a lot of money and are title contenders.
Sorry this isn't up to standards as everyone else.
This is my 1st ever guide.
