NationMaster - Encyclopedia: David Villa

1 Cañizares • 2 Sunny • 3 Maduro • 4 Raúl Albiol • 5 Marchena • 6 Albelda • 7 David Villa • 8 Baraja • 9 Morientes • 10 Angulo • 11 Éver • 12 Caneira • 13 Hildebrand • 14 Vicente • 15 Helguera • 16 Mata • 17 Joaquín • 18 Žigić • 19 Arizmendi • 20 Alexis • 21 D. Silva • 22 Edu • 23 Miguel • 24 Moretti • 25 Mora • -- H. Viana • Coach: Unai Emery This article is about the international association football organization. ... First international Spain 1 - 0 Denmark (Brussels, Belgium; 28 August 1920) Biggest win Spain 13 - 0 Bulgaria (Madrid, Spain; 21 May 1933) Biggest defeat Italy 7 - 1 Spain (Amsterdam, Netherlands; 4 June 1928) England 7 - 1 Spain (London, England; 9 December 1931) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1934) Best... 2006 World Cup redirects here. ... Iker Casillas FernÃ¡ndez (born May 20, 1981 in MÃ³stoles, Madrid) is a Spanish football goalkeeper. ... Miguel Ãngel Salgado FernÃ¡ndez (born October 22, 1975 in As Neves, Galicia) is a Galician footballer, who currently plays in the right back position for Real Madrid of Spain. ... Mariano AndrÃ©s PernÃa (born 4 May 1977) is an Argentine-Spanish Football player. ... Carlos Marchena LÃ³pez, popularly known as Marchena born 31 July 1979 in Seville is a Spanish footballer who currently plays centre back for Valencia CF and the Spain. ... Carles Puyol i Saforcada (born April 13, 1978 in La Pobla de Segur, LÃ©rida, Spain) is a Spanish footballer who is the current team captain of FC Barcelona. ... David Albelda AliquÃ©s (born September 1, 1977, Alzira, Spain) is a Spanish football player. ... For other uses, see RaÃºl GonzÃ¡lez (disambiguation). ... Xavier Hernandez Creus (born January 25, 1980, Terrassa, Catalonia), normally known as Xavi is a Catalan footballer who plays in central midfield for Barcelona. ... Fernando JosÃ© Torres Sanz (born 20 March 1984 in Madrid, Spain) is a Spanish footballer, who plays for Liverpool. ... JosÃ© Antonio Reyes CalderÃ³n (born September 1, 1983 in Utrera, Seville) is a Spanish footballer who currently plays for Spanish club AtlÃ©tico Madrid. ... Luis Javier GarcÃa Sanz (born June 24, 1978 in Badalona, Spain), commonly known as Luis GarcÃa, is a Spanish football player. ... For other people also named Antonio Lopez, see Antonio Lopez (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Xabier Alonso Olano, commonly known as Xabi Alonso (born 25 November 1981 in Tolosa, Basque Region, Spain) is a Basque footballer who plays for Liverpool F.C.. He wears the number 14 shirt at Liverpool and is a central midfielder, often playing as a deep-lying playmaker. ... For other persons named Ramos, see Ramos (disambiguation). ... Marcos Antonio Senna da Silva (born 17 July 1976 in RÃo de Janeiro) is a football player for Villarreal CF. He plays in midfield, and since moving to the club from Sao Caetano in 2002 has helped them as far as the Champions League semi-finals. ... JoaquÃn, full name JoaquÃn SÃ¡nchez RodrÃguez, (born July 21, 1981 in El Puerto de Santa MarÃa, CÃ¡diz) is a Spanish footballer, currently playing for Valencia. ... Francesc Cesc FÃ bregas Soler (pronounced ) (born 4 May 1987 in Arenys de Mar, Catalonia)[2][3] is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Arsenal in the English Premier League and for the Spanish national team. ... JosÃ© Santiago CaÃ±izares Ruiz (born December 18, 1969 in Puertollano, Ciudad Real) is a Spanish football goalkeeper, who currently plays for Valencia CF. // CaÃ±izares started his club career with Real Madrid in 1988, playing initially with Real Madrid B. He then played with MÃ©rida UD and Celta... Juan GutiÃ©rrez Moreno aka Juanito (born July 23, 1976 in CÃ¡diz, Spain) is an Spanish football player, who currently plays for Real Betis. ... Pablo IbÃ¡Ã±ez TÃ©bar aka Pablo (born 3 August 1981 in Madrigueras, Albacete, Castile-La Mancha, Spain) is a Spanish football player, who currently plays for AtlÃ©tico Madrid. ... JosÃ© Manuel Reina PÃ¡ez (born 31 August 1982 in Madrid), commonly known as Pepe Reina (his preferred nickname), or JosÃ© Reina, is a Spanish goalkeeper who currently plays for Premier League club Liverpool F.C. The son of famed AtlÃ©tico Madrid goalkeeper Miguel Reina Santos, Reina has won... JosÃ© Luis AragonÃ©s SuÃ¡rez Martinez (born July 28, 1938, Hortaleza, Madrid), sometimes referred to as simply Luis, is a former Spanish footballer and current manager. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... First international Spain 1 - 0 Denmark (Brussels, Belgium; 28 August 1920) Biggest win Spain 13 - 0 Bulgaria (Madrid, Spain; 21 May 1933) Biggest defeat Italy 7 - 1 Spain (Amsterdam, Netherlands; 4 June 1928) England 7 - 1 Spain (London, England; 9 December 1931) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1934) Best... This article is about the 2008 sporting event. ... Iker Casillas FernÃ¡ndez (born May 20, 1981 in MÃ³stoles, Madrid) is a Spanish football goalkeeper. ... RaÃºl Albiol Tortajada (born 4 September 1985 in Valencia) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central defender/defensive midfielder for Valencia CF. // Albiols father was a famous player for the Spanish football club Benidorm CD. Whilst his father still had contacts at Benidorm, Albiol joined the... Carlos Marchena LÃ³pez, popularly known as Marchena born 31 July 1979 in Seville is a Spanish footballer who currently plays centre back for Valencia CF and the Spain. ... Carles Puyol i Saforcada (born April 13, 1978 in La Pobla de Segur, LÃ©rida, Spain) is a Spanish footballer who is the current team captain of FC Barcelona. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Xavier Hernandez Creus (born January 25, 1980, Terrassa, Catalonia), normally known as Xavi is a Catalan footballer who plays in central midfield for Barcelona. ... Fernando JosÃ© Torres Sanz (born 20 March 1984 in Madrid, Spain) is a Spanish footballer, who plays for Liverpool. ... Francesc Cesc FÃ bregas Soler (pronounced ) (born 4 May 1987 in Arenys de Mar, Catalonia)[2][3] is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Arsenal in the English Premier League and for the Spanish national team. ... Joan Capdevila MÃ©ndez, also known as Capdevila (born 3 February 1978 in TÃ rrega, Catalonia, Spain) is a Spanish footballer, who currently plays for Villarreal CF of the Spanish La Liga. ... Santiago Santi Cazorla GonzÃ¡lez (born 13 December 1984 in Lugo de Llanera, Asturias) is a Spanish football (soccer) midfielder/striker for Recreativo de Huelva. ... AndrÃ©s Palop Cervera (born October 22, 1973, in LAlcÃºdia (Valencia), Spain) is a Spanish football goalkeeper. ... Xabier Alonso Olano, commonly known as Xabi Alonso (born 25 November 1981 in Tolosa, Basque Region, Spain) is a Basque footballer who plays for Liverpool F.C.. He wears the number 14 shirt at Liverpool and is a central midfielder, often playing as a deep-lying playmaker. ... For other persons named Ramos, see Ramos (disambiguation). ... Sergio Garcia de la Fuente (born June 9, 1983 in Barcelona, Spain) is an Spanish football player, who currently plays striker for Real Zaragoza of the Spanish La Liga. ... Ãlvaro Arbeloa Coca (born January 17, 1983) is a Spanish football player who can play as a central defender or as a right back. ... Marcos Antonio Senna da Silva (born 17 July 1976 in RÃo de Janeiro) is a football player for Villarreal CF. He plays in midfield, and since moving to the club from Sao Caetano in 2002 has helped them as far as the Champions League semi-finals. ... Juan GutiÃ©rrez Moreno aka Juanito (born July 23, 1976 in CÃ¡diz, Spain) is an Spanish football player, who currently plays for Real Betis. ... David JosuÃ© JimÃ©nez Silva (born January 8, 1986 in Arguineguin, Spain), is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Valencia CF and the Spanish national football team. ... RubÃ©n De la Red GutÃerrez (born June 5, 1985 in Madrid) is a Spanish football central midfielder, who currently plays for Real Madrid. ... JosÃ© Manuel Reina PÃ¡ez (born 31 August 1982 in Madrid), commonly known as Pepe Reina (his preferred nickname), or JosÃ© Reina, is a Spanish goalkeeper who currently plays for Premier League club Liverpool F.C. The son of famed AtlÃ©tico Madrid goalkeeper Miguel Reina Santos, Reina has won... JosÃ© Luis AragonÃ©s SuÃ¡rez Martinez (born July 28, 1938, Hortaleza, Madrid), sometimes referred to as simply Luis, is a former Spanish footballer and current manager. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... Valencia Club de FÃºtbol (also known as Valencia or Los Che) are a Spanish professional football club based in Valencia. ... JosÃ© Santiago CaÃ±izares Ruiz (born December 18, 1969 in Puertollano, Ciudad Real) is a Spanish football goalkeeper, who currently plays for Valencia CF. // CaÃ±izares started his club career with Real Madrid in 1988, playing initially with Real Madrid B. He then played with MÃ©rida UD and Celta... Stephen Obayan Sunday (born 17 September 1988 in Lagos) is a Nigerian-born Spanish footballer nicknamed Sunny. ... Hedwiges Maduro (born February 13, 1985 in Almere) is a rising Dutch football midfield star currently with AFC Ajax Amsterdam. ... RaÃºl Albiol Tortajada (born 4 September 1985 in Valencia) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central defender/defensive midfielder for Valencia CF. // Albiols father was a famous player for the Spanish football club Benidorm CD. Whilst his father still had contacts at Benidorm, Albiol joined the... Carlos Marchena LÃ³pez, popularly known as Marchena born 31 July 1979 in Seville is a Spanish footballer who currently plays centre back for Valencia CF and the Spain. ... David Albelda AliquÃ©s (born September 1, 1977, Alzira, Spain) is a Spanish football player. ... RubÃ©n Baraja Vegas (born July 11, 1975 in Valladolid) is a Spanish professional football (soccer) player, who currently plays for Valencia CF in the Spanish La Liga. ... Fernando Morientes SÃ¡nchez (born 5 April 1976 in Cilleros, CÃ¡ceres) is a Spanish footballer who plays for Valencia. ... Miguel Ãngel Angulo Valderrey (born 23 June 1977 in Oviedo, Asturias) is a Spanish footballer who currently plays for Valencia CF. He plays predominantly as an attacking midfielder although he is highly versatile, being able to play as a right winger and right back. ... Ã‰ver Banega (born June 29, 1988 in Rosario, Santa Fe) is an Argentine professional footballer currently playing for Valencia. ... Marco AntÃ³nio SimÃµes Caneira (born 9 February 1979) in Sintra, Portugal , (pron. ... Timo Hildebrand (born April 5, 1979 in Worms, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany) is a goalkeeper for VfB Stuttgart and the German national squad. ... Vicente RodrÃguez GuillÃ©n, more commonly known simply as Vicente, (born July 16, 1981 in Valencia) is a Spanish football (soccer) midfielder who currently plays for Valencia CF. He started his professional career at rival club Levante UD and made his debut for the club in the 1997/1998... IvÃ¡n Helguera BujÃa (born March 28, 1975 in Santander, Cantabria) is a Spanish football (soccer) defender, who currently plays for Real Madrid of La Liga. ... Juan Manuel Mata GarcÃa, Juan Mata (born 28 April 1988 in Burgos) is a Spanish football player, who currently plays as a striker for Valencia CF. Mata started his football career at Real Oviedo, his fathers main football career team. ... JoaquÃn, full name JoaquÃn SÃ¡nchez RodrÃguez, (born July 21, 1981 in El Puerto de Santa MarÃa, CÃ¡diz) is a Spanish footballer, currently playing for Valencia. ... Nikola Å½igiÄ‡ (Serbian Cyrillic: ÐÐ¸ÐºÐ¾Ð»Ð° Ð–Ð¸Ð³Ð¸Ñ›; born 25 September 1980 in BaÄka Topola, Vojvodina, Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia) is a Serbian football player who currently plays for Valencia CF. A striker, he has been voted Serbias Player of the Year three times (in 2003, 2005 and 2006). ... Ãngel Javier Arizmendi de Lucas (born 3 March 1984 in Madrid, Spain), is a professional footballer who currently plays as a striker or winger for Valencia, although more recently Arizmendi has been playing as a right-back due to injuries to other defenders. ... Alexis Ruano Delgado (born August 4, 1985 in MÃ¡laga), simply known as Alexis, is a Spanish professional footballer. ... David JosuÃ© JimÃ©nez Silva (born January 8, 1986 in Arguineguin, Spain), is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Valencia CF and the Spanish national football team. ... Eduardo Cesar Daud Gaspar (born May 15, 1978 in Sao Paulo, Brazil), known by the nickname Edu, is a Brazilian football player who currently plays for Valencia. ... Miguel (pron. ... Emiliano Moretti (born 11 June 1981 Roma) is an Italian football defender, currently plays for Valencia CF. Moretti start his career on native club Lodigiani, and transferd to AC Fiorentina in 2000. ... Juan Luis Mora (born July 12, 1973) is a Spanish football goalkeeper currently playing for Valencia. ... Hugo Miguel Ferreira Viana (pron. ...

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