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Spain David Villa transitioned from a celebrated striker in European football to a global ambassador for the sport, known for his clinical finishing and leadership on the field.
Myke Towers and David Villa launched a global partnership to transform communities through soccer and music.
David Villa leads the DV7 Group which encompasses VOS USA, DV7 Soccer Academy, Designated Player & VII Sports. DV7 Soccer was founded in 2016 and manages multiple football academies in countries like the United States, Puerto Rico, Spain, Japan, and the Dominican Republic.
A multi-layered activation included David Villa headlining an interactive event at Madrid Barajas Airport, part of a collaboration between Mondelez WTR, La Liga and Avolta. Villa also awarded signed Puma footballs to raffle winners.
Heineken® USA launched a campaign "Soccer is Here" featuring soccer stars including David Villa, Carli Lloyd, and Landon Donovan.
David Villa has executed brand partnerships with companies such as Mission, Heineken, Powerade, EA Sports, Proctor & Gamble, and more.
David Villa officially became the face of ABN8, Spain's all-time top goal scorer and football legend, in a brand ambassadorship.
When Football Meets OPPO AI: David Villa's Philosophy of Efficiency.
David Villa announced an investment as an owner of the USL Championship side Queensboro FC, based in Queens, New York City.
David Villa was announced as the Head of Global Football Operations and a member of the technical committee for Indian Super League club Odisha FC. His role includes advising coaching staff and supporting on-field activities.
David Villa’s DV7 Group completed the purchase of CF Benidorm and he became the vice-president of the club.
Villa is actively involved with the campaigns of the UNICEF charity and frequently attends charity events.
Villa has been featured in EA Sports' FIFA video game series, appearing on the cover of the Spanish edition of FIFA 07 and the MLS custom edition of FIFA 16.
Born on December 3, 1981, in Tuilla, a parish in Langreo, Asturias, northern Spain, David Villa Sánchez overcame a fractured femur in his right leg at age four to develop into an ambidextrous footballer. His father’s consistent support was instrumental during his formative years. Villa nearly quit football at 14 due to disillusionment with a coach, but encouragement from his parents led him to persist. He began his professional journey at UP Langreo before joining the Mareo football school. His career started with Sporting de Gijón in 2001, where he made his first-team debut in the 2000–01 season. After scoring 25 goals in two seasons, he became a regular player, demonstrating strong technical qualities, superb first touch, and an unrivalled work ethic.
In 2003, Real Zaragoza signed Villa for approximately €3 million. He immediately adapted to La Liga, scoring 17 goals in his first season and achieving his first hat-trick on April 25, 2004, against Sevilla. He played a crucial role in Zaragoza’s 2004 Copa del Rey victory, scoring a key goal against Real Madrid in the final. His performance earned him his first international call-up. In 2005, Valencia acquired his services for €12 million. During his five seasons there, he became one of La Liga’s top players, scoring 25 goals in 35 league matches in the 2005–06 season, finishing just one goal behind top scorer Samuel Eto’o. He also achieved a hat-trick against Athletic Bilbao in just over five minutes.
Villa’s success led him to Barcelona in 2010 for €40 million, where he continued to demonstrate his goal-scoring ability. In his first season, he won La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, scoring in the 2011 final against Manchester United. He briefly played for Atlético Madrid in 2013, winning another La Liga title. In 2014, he moved to Major League Soccer (MLS) with New York City FC, becoming their first captain and record goalscorer, winning the MLS MVP Award in 2016. He concluded his playing career with Vissel Kobe in Japan, retiring in 2020. Post-retirement, Villa co-founded DV7 Group, which includes DV7 Soccer academies worldwide, and became vice-president of CF Benidorm.
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