For me, the best defender I played against was Carles Puyol. He was my teammate, too, but my rival many times. Also, Roberto Ayala, the Argentinian centerback. — David Villa Copy Share Image
It was a great time in my career, playing for Barcelona with the best players in the world, in the best team in the world at that moment. It was amazing for me. I can always say to anyone that… — David Villa Copy Share Image
The World Cup was the biggest thing ever for the national team, but the Champions League is the biggest thing for clubs. — David Villa Copy Share Image
As for the (Ballon d'Or) criteria, I'm not really sure how it works. Sometimes it's a World Cup year, sometimes it isn't. Let them… — David Villa Copy Share Image
At the World Cup, most teams changed their style when they played us and maybe were more defensive. In the final, we didn't know… — David Villa Copy Share Image
Barça has always given me great affection, and even to this day. I only have words of gratitude for them — David Villa Copy Share Image
Messi does incredible things, his stats make you cover your eyes. He cannot be compared to anyone. — David Villa Copy Share Image
I made good friends at all the teams I played for, but with the national team, we created a family. It was during years… — David Villa Copy Share Image
Unfortunately, in life, you have to make decisions based on so many things. I love watching the Premier League, and I've always had the… — David Villa Copy Share Image
I don't like to criticise referees because I believe it is a very complicated job, and what they do is very beneficial for football. — David Villa Copy Share Image
Every one of my team-mates and every one working in the club wants to make things better. I'd like ask the public, the people… — David Villa Copy Share Image
I learned a lot of things that made me be a better player and have more of a variety on the pitch. — David Villa Copy Share Image
I would like to praise all of my coaches, from Pep to the first I had as a kid, because all of them have… — David Villa Copy Share Image
For me, the best defender I played against was Carles Puyol. He was my teammate, too, but my rival many times. Also, Roberto Ayala,… — David Villa Copy Share Image
