Biography of David Villa

Full Name : David Villa Sanchez

Birthplace : Langreo

Date of Birth : 03 December 1981

Nationality : Spain

Position : Attacking Forward

Club : Real Zaragoza, Valencia

 
David Villa has become an idol for football fans with a history of success in all categories. Tuilla born and forged in the tenacious and industrious land Asturian Guaje coexists with a ball since he was child. Few remember a picture of David than kicking a ball. 

David always had the support of his family, his father believed in his potential and is a basic character in the life of first team football was asturiano.Su Langreo. A lesion in the femur of the right leg and pulled her tenacity, either by necessity or by avoiding rid of that love at first sight he felt for the ball from his earliest years, boosted work with the left and became a ambidextrous player. 

The prospect was fruitful, secretive, introverted, home and family, his character caused him to see how flush up stairs in the football world and his reputation spread in the world of sport. 

From Langreo at 17 becomes part of the school of dizziness. The Real Sporting his team would ever since. They wore the shirt in the youth team of Division of Honor to rise after the subsidiary and first-team debut in the 2001/02 season. During two campaigns show his repertoire defending Division II football in the colors once seen one of his idols, Enrique Castro, Quini. 

Real Zaragoza perceive their quality football player and becomes a whole hand in summer 2003. During his time at Zaragoza whole international debut. The song "Illa, illa, illla, Villa wonder" was sung every fortnight in the Romareda. 

About to start the 2005/06 season and made several offers for his services, the Guaje stops in Valencia CF The black and white set pay the buyout clause of his contract estimated at 12 million euros and its quality is definitely uncovered in Spain and Europe. This year get 25 goals for Valencia and is classified as second top scorer in La Liga de las Estrellas. The following season mark of 15 and 18 goals in the league only. 

In the season 08/09, scored 28 goals in 102 league and rose to the many accomplishments in his four seasons with the elastic Valencia. It would take a year or beat the absolute record of goals in the team ché, matching their records legends Valenciana Kempes, Waldo or World, top scorer in the history of Valencia CF. 

This brought him to sign the 2010-2011 season for FC Barcelona, ​​becoming the star of the summer transfer according to surveys conducted in sites across the globe. Guardiola's team has come as world champion and top scorer of the World Cup and has already been integrated into the front named MVP with Leo Messi and Pedro Rodriguez. 

Almost as soon won his first title, the Supercopa of Spain, although its importance has grown exponentially as the season progresses. His 18 goals were instrumental in the Barca won their third consecutive league title, while reaching their third final of the Copa del Rey. However, the explosion of joy will arrive on June 28, 2011, when a well placed him at Wembley final 3-1 over Manchester United that allowed the Pep Guardiola set to add to their showcases his fourth Champions, the first for Villa.

Biography of Pedro Rodriguez

Full Name: Pedro Rodriguez

Birthplace: Santa Cruz, Tenerife

Date of Birth: 28 July 1987 

Nationality: Spain

Position: Striker

Club: FC Barcelona

This is a young man had just made ​​history, and may arguably be extremely rare, even in the top three figures were difficult to match even beyond it.He became the only man who can score goals in six different competitions, and the last on Wednesday, December 16 last against Atlante in the Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

Pep Guardiola has stated: "I'm proud of him.". As for Pedro himself humble by his performance by saying: "I feel proud of this achievement, this is a I never thought or planned.". He also can add to his achievements if he summoned the Spanish national team while competing at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa next year and scored in the fourth such annual event. 

Biography of Sergio Bosquets

Full Name: Sergio Busquets

Birthplace: Sabadell

Date of Birth: 16 July 1988 

Nationality: Spain

Position: Midfielder

Club: FC Barcelona

Being a part of one of the greatest Barcelona teams of all-time ensured Busquets' rise to the top happened quickly.

The tall defensive midfielder came through the academy to make his mark on the B side in 2007 under Pep Guardiola and was soon promoted to the senior side the following year, winning six trophies with the club in his first season.

An unsung hero, his hard work allows the silky smooth stars in Pep Guardiola's side to strut their stuff and he is a vital cog in the Barcelona machine. Making his debut for the senior Spain side in February 2009, only 18 months later he would play all by 30 minutes of their successful World Cup campaign.

Strengths: Cool and composed, he passes the ball simply and is robust in the tackle to break up opposition attacks.

Weaknesses: Prone to theatrics, his desire to hound the referee over decisions does not make him a popular figure.

Career high: Winning the 2010 World Cup with Spain after sealing a first-team place.

Career low: Getting Thiago Motta sent off with a piece of theatrics in the Champions League semi-final in 2010.

Style: Robust, composed, a simple but effective player.

Quotes: "If I was a footballer, I would like to be like Busquets". Spain coach, Vicente del Bosque.

Trivia: Busquets' father, Carles, was also a footballer, having played as backup goalkeeper for Barcelona for several years during the 1990s.

Biography of Andres Iniesta

Full Name: Andres Iniesta Lujan

Birthplace: Albacete

Date of Birth: 11 May 1984

Nationality: Spain

Position: Midfielder

Club: FC Barcelona

 This unassuming midfielder from Albacete has long lived in the shadow of some of his team-mates, but has demanded recognition of his own thanks to his dazzling brilliance for club and country.

After joining Barca from Albacete as a 12-year-old, Iniesta was quickly picked out as a special talent at an early age by none other than Pep Guardiola, with the then-Barca midfielder and current manager famously telling Xavi: "You're going to retire me. This lad is going to retire us all." But Iniesta's quiet approach and willingness to play in a variety of positions meant his contribution was often overlooked in his early years.

But in recent times his humble approach has only further endeared him to a support that revels in watching him on a weekly basis. Alongside the supremely-talented Xavi in midfield, or operating as an auxiliary forward, Iniesta has been one of Barca's most consistent performers and was widely hailed as one of the world's best players when playing an influential role in Barca's historic six trophy season.

He also capped a glorious rise by smashing the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final to take Spain to the title.

Strengths: A wonderful technician and one of the finest exponents of the passing game in Europe, Iniesta also has an admirable willingness to work ceaselessly for his team. His dribbling, vision and poise all catch the eye while his versatility also marks him out as the complete midfielder.

Weaknesses: Like Xavi, his physical attributes are not remarkable, although what he lacks in pace, strength and height he makes up for in intelligence and guile.

Career high: Scoring the goal that won Spain the 2010 World Cup.

Career low: In the summer of 2009, Iniesta was left feeling down due to some persistent injury problems and then saw his friend, Espanyol defender Dani Jarque, die on August 8. "That destroyed me, I cried a lot," said Iniesta.

Style: Versatile, intuitive, masterful, a midfield maestro.

Quotes: "Iniesta is easily Spain's most complete player. He has everything." Barcelona team-mate Xavi, May 2009.

Trivia: Iniesta's hero is former Barcelona, Real Madrid and Denmark star Michael Laudrup, who was a key figure in Johan Cruyff's 'Dream Team' at the Nou Camp in the early 90s, as revealed on his bizarre official website: www.andresiniesta.es

Biography of Xavi Hernandez

  Full Name: Xavi Hernandez

Birthplace: Barcelona

Date of Birth: 25 January 1980

Nationality: Spain

Position: Midfielder

Club: FC Barcelona

Xavi Hernandez is a Spanish football player who plays as a midfielder for FC Barcelona. Widely considered among the finest play-makers in the world, Xavi was named the official Man of the match of the 2009 Champions League Final as he helped Barcelona defeat Manchester United to win their third Champions League title. He was named Player of the Tournament by UEFA at UEFA Euro 2008. In all he has been capped 98 times for the Spanish national team, with whom he won the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Biography of Eric Abidal

Full Name: Eric Abidal
Birthplace: Lyon
Date of Birth: 07 November 1979
Nationality: France
Position: Defender
Club: Lyon




Abidal was trained at Lyon-Duchère, a team playing in the suburbs of Lyon. He started his professional career with Monaco on 16 September 2000, where he made 25 first-team appearances. He moved to Lille where he was reunited with his former manager Claude Puel and earned 62 first-team appearances. At the end of 2004, he returned to his native region by joining Lyon, which had just won its second successive Ligue 1 championship.

During his time in France he was considered "one of the best fullbacks in the Ligue 1", self confidence of this title was shown when Lyon played Manchester United: "As a defender, my aim is to infuriate the opponent," Abidal explained. "I want him to be so sick of the sight of me that he has to move somewhere else on the pitch to get away." In the Lyon defence, he played alongside other French internationals (Grégory Coupet, François Clerc, and Anthony Réveillère) and two Brazilian internationals (Cris and Caçapa).

On 17 January 2007, Abidal scored the first goal of his career in a 1–0 Lyon victory over Le Mans on a 2006–07 Coupe de la Ligue semi–final match. Later the same year on 30 June, Abidal moved to FC Barcelona for €9 million, after repeatedly stating that he would not return to training if he did not get the move, signing a four-year contract and taking the number 22 jersey, as the number 20 he wore at Lyon was already taken by Deco. Barça president Joan Laporta also mentioned that Abidal's contract would contain a €90 million release clause, and that Lyon would receive an extra €500,000 if Barcelona win the Champions League in any of the next four seasons.

Abidal missed the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final, played against Manchester United, due to picking up a red card in the semi-final against Chelsea. The referee deemed Abidal to have fouled fellow French International Nicolas Anelka, and denying a goal scoring opportunity, although video evidence suggests that any contact was minimal. Abidal was again questionably sent off in the next match he played, a league tie with Villareal. The ensuing suspension meant that he missed the Copa del Rey final; Barcelona won with a 4–1 victory over Athletic Bilbao.

He continued to be first choice left back during Pep Guardiola's second season in charge, despite the arrival of Maxwell, until February 2010 when he suffered a muscle injury that kept him out for around two months.
On 5 January 2011, Abidal scored his first goal with Barcelona at the San Mamés Stadium in a Copa del Rey match vs Athletic Bilbao. His goal meant that Barcelona could advance to the quarter-final due to the away goal rule.On 28 May, Abidal was passed the captain's armband after the final whistle of the 2011 UEFA Champions League Final 3–1 victory against Manchester United. He was thus the player nominated to receive the trophy in the silverware presentation from the UEFA delegation.

Biography of Gerard Pique

Full Name: Gerard Pique

Birthplace: Barcelona

Date of Birth: 02 February 1987

Nationality: Spain

Position: Defender

Club: FC Barcelona

On 27 May 2008, Piqué signed a four-year contract with Barcelona, with a €50 million buy-out clause. Barcelona paid a £5 million fee for the player. He expressed his joy at re-signing with his boyhood club, although he admitted he had enjoyed his spell at Manchester United:

"I am very happy to be back, I didn't think I would be here again but this is very good for me. Manchester United is a great club and I enjoyed winning things. To play with world class players has helped me and now I want to continue this at Barça."

Piqué's first goal for Barcelona came in the club's 5–2 UEFA Champions League group stage win at Sporting CP on 26 November 2008. His first domestic goal for the club followed two months later, on 29 January 2009, in a Copa del Rey match against local rivals RCD Espanyol. The goal, which came from a corner kick in the 57th minute, turned out to be the game winner in a 3–2 victory for Barcelona.

Piqué scored his first league goal for Barcelona on 2 May 2009, in a 6–2 away thrashing of Real Madrid, in El Clásico. On 13 May 2009, he picked up the first trophy of his Barcelona career as he helped his club to a 4–1 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Copa Del Rey final. Three days later, Barcelona clinched the league title after Real Madrid lost 3–2 to Villarreal CF, with two games left in the season.

He played against his former club Manchester United in the 2009 Champions League Final on 27 May, which Barcelona won 2–0, hence completing a historic treble. On 26 February 2010, Pique signed a contract extension that will keep him at FC Barcelona until at least the summer of 2015. On 28 April 2010, Pique scored in Barcelona's semi-final second leg against Internazionale, scoring the only Barcelona goal of the game. Barcelona lost 3–2 on aggregate.

On April 2, 2011, Pique scored the winning goal in an away La Liga match against Villarreal CF, which saw Barcelona win with 0-1, and hence continue on top of the table for the 17th consecutive week, with an 8-point difference than second-place, longtime rivals, Real Madrid FC.