2006 June 14th
World Cup Goals Against Ukraine
Scores twice as Spain defeat Ukraine 4-0 in Leipzig.
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David Villa
6 historical football records.
2010
International Caps
Scores five goals for Spain at the 2010 World Cup, including the late winner against Portugal in the round of sixteen.
2010
Transfer to Barcelona
Barcelona recruits David Villa, formerly of Valencia. Barcelona obtained Spain's prolific striker ahead of the World Cup and inserted him into its fluid front line.
2010
Villa Final Valencia Campaign Under Emery
Villa leads Valencia's attack during the 2009–10 league season before leaving for Barcelona after a third-place finish.
2010 July 11th
World Cup Winner
David Villa scores five goals on Spain’s road to the 2010 final, leading the side’s attack throughout the competition. He starts against the Netherlands as Spain wins its first title.
2011 May 28th
Villa Champions League Final Third Goal
Curls Barcelona's third goal into the top corner to seal a 3-1 victory.