David Villa is a retired Spanish professional footballer, widely regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation. Born on December 3, 1981, in Langreo, Spain, he began his career with Real Oviedo before moving to Valencia CF, where he gained prominence for his goal-scoring ability. Villa also played for top clubs like FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. Internationally, Villa was a key player for the Spain national team, contributing to their victory in the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Euro 2008 and 2012. He is Spain's all-time leading goal scorer, with 59 goals in 98 appearances.