Today marks the 44th birthday of David Villa, one of football's most iconic strikers. Known as El Guaje, which is the Asturian word for kid, Villa rose from humble beginnings in Tuilla, Asturias, to global stardom.
Fans continue to celebrate his career while following Barcelona's recent performances, including their comeback 3-1 win over Alaves and the 3-1 victory against Atletico Madrid that extended their La Liga lead, as reported by SoftFootball .
Villa's professional journey began at Sporting Gijon, then progressed to Real Zaragoza, where he scored 32 La Liga goals and won the Copa del Rey. Valencia saw him rise to elite status, netting 108 goals in 166 appearances and earning multiple top scorer honours.
