David Villa
Awards & Honours
26
Awards Won
5
Honours
4
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
David Villa stands as Spain's all-time leading goalscorer with 59 goals, a record that has stood since 2014. He is the only player to have scored in a World Cup final, a European Championship final, a Champions League final, and a Copa del Rey final. His Golden Boot at Euro 2008 and his Pichichi Trophy in La Liga underscore his consistency as a finisher. The MLS MVP award in 2016 recognized his impact in a new league. His selection to the FIFA FIFPro World XI and multiple UEFA Team of the Year honors reflect his standing among peers.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Spain's All-Time Leading Goalscorer
59 goals, record still unbroken.
Golden Foot Award (All-Time Legend)
Awarded for career achievements and personality.
Guinness World Record
Most goals scored for the Spain national team (59).
Asturias Gold Medal
Highest regional honor in his home region.
Honorary Citizen of Langreo
Honorary citizenship from his hometown.
Rankings & Lists
IFFHS World's Best Top Division Goal Scorer
FourFourTwo's 100 Greatest Footballers of All Time
The Guardian's 100 Best Footballers in the World
UEFA Euro All-Time Top Scorers
Magazine Covers
World Soccer
July 2008
The New King of Spain
FourFourTwo
September 2010
Villa: The World's Best Striker?
Sport Magazine (Spain)
2011
El Guaje
MLS Magazine
March 2015
El Guaje Comes to America
Records & Feats
Spain's All-Time Leading Goalscorer
Scored 59 goals for the Spain national team, a record that has stood since 2014.
Only player to score in World Cup final, European Championship final, Champions League final, and Copa del Rey final
Scored in the 2010 World Cup final, 2008 Euro final, 2011 Champions League final, and 2012 Copa del Rey final.