Background and Youth
David Villa was born December 3rd 1981 in Tuilla, a small village in Northern Spain. He began his youth career with UP Langreo in 1991. An injury when he was four years to his thigh bone in his right leg meant he had to use his left foot more when he was recovering. As a result of this injury he is now ambidextrous. He stayed with UP Langreo until 1999 when Villa got his break with local club Sporting de Gijon. After just one year in the 'B' team he was given a chance with the senior side.
David Villa was born December 3rd 1981 in Tuilla, a small village in Northern Spain. He began his youth career with UP Langreo in 1991. An injury when he was four years to his thigh bone in his right leg meant he had to use his left foot more when he was recovering. As a result of this injury he is now ambidextrous. He stayed with UP Langreo until 1999 when Villa got his break with local club Sporting de Gijon. After just one year in the 'B' team he was given a chance with the senior side.
