Personal Life
In 2003 Villa married his childhood sweetheart Patricia González (who had also been a footballer in her teenage years). They had a daughter who they named Zaida. In 2009, his second daughter Olaya was born, named after the wife of Fernando Torres, who is a close friend of Patricia. His footballing idols are Luis Enrique and Quini. The names of both daughters are engraved on his personalised Adidas F50's, while one boot bears the Spanish flag, the other has the Asturian flag.
Villa frequently attends charity events. He is actively involved with the campaigns of the UNICEF charity.
Beginning in July 2008, a "David Villa Camp" is held annually, where children receive training from professional footballers. Villa also participates in a training session with the children.
Villa featured on the Spanish box art for video game FIFA 07.
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