David Villa

Spain · Striker (Left winger) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2006-2011

'El Guaje', a two-footed finisher who scored from every angle

Nicknames El Guaje

81.4OVR#87 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“We know that Villa, in confined spaces, is one of the best in the world.”

— Vicente del Bosque, Spain coach · 2014 · source

Top 10 attributes

Weak Foot95
Finishing94
Runs in Behind92
Attacking Positioning92
Anticipation90
Big-Game Temperament90
Consistency90
Reactions89
Acceleration88
Penalties88

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

Penalties 88Penalty record 32/36 (89%) · league only (LaLiga)source

All 64 attributes

Speed 85.0

Top Speed86
Acceleration88
Dribbling Speed86
Top Speed with Ball82
Knock-on & Run82
Change of Pace86

Shooting 84.0

Finishing94
Shot Power86
Long Shots86
Volleys86
Curve86
Penalties ●88
Heading68
Direct Free Kicks82
Shooting Creativity86
Acrobatics78

Passing 73.4

Short Passing78
Long Passing64
Through Balls76
Crossing70
Link-up Play82
Vision78
Set-Piece Delivery66

Ball Control 86.2

Dribbling86
Possession86
First Touch86
Skills & Tricks80
Weak Foot95
Press Resistance84

Movement 84.0

Off-the-Ball Movement88
Runs in Behind92
Attacking Positioning92
Anticipation90
Recovery Runs58

Football IQ 84.0

Decision Making88
Spatial Awareness84
Game Management78
Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 31.7

Defensive Positioning40
Marking28
Interceptions34
Standing Tackle36
Sliding Tackle26
Offside Trap26

Physical 76.3

Strength66
Stamina82
Agility88
Balance84
Recovery84
Reactions89
Hold-up Play62
Aerial Duels60
Aggression72

Mental 81.7

Big-Game Temperament90
Leadership74
Selflessness76
Concentration84
Determination88
Tactical Discipline78

Career 81.6

Consistency90
Longevity88
Achievements82
Durability76
Loyalty72

Profile

Born: 3 December 1981
Height: 175 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 2000–2019
Prime: 2006-2011

Club career

2000–2003 Sporting Gijón
2003–2005 Real Zaragoza
2005–2010 Valencia
2010–2013 Barcelona
2013–2014 Atlético Madrid
2014–2018 New York City FC
2014–2014 Melbourne City (loan)
2019–2019 Vissel Kobe

Honours

World Cup 1

2010 Spain

European Cup / Champions League 1

2011 Barcelona

Continental title 1

2008 UEFA European Championship

League title · La Liga Barcelona 1

2010–11

League title · La Liga Atlético Madrid 1

2013–14

Club World Cup 1

2011

UEFA Super Cup 1