Football Focus Highlight

David Villa was transformed into the most powerful weapon for Spain in this 2010 World Cup. When Fernando Torres barren, "El Guaje" just make a hit and always be a determinant of the success of Spain until now climbed four quarter-finals of the annual event.

Yes, can not be denied Villa into life "El Matador", which is aiming for a big history in the World Cup arena. Barcelona striker is always emerged as a hero through the goal-tally, that makes "La Furia Roja" get out of critical condition.

Want a proof? When Spain was threatened following a 0-1 defeat of Switzerland at the premiere party allowance for Group H, Villa reveals the expectations of this European championship with two on goal tally is nested in Honduras. Then, he scored again to open the way to ensure that the Spanish champions itself as a group, when defeated Chile 2-1 in the final group stage match.



Do not stop there. The former Valencia striker is back to show the capability and credibility when Spain face Portugal in the round of 16 large, Tuesday (29/6/10). At the moment Spain difficulty dismantling defense "Seleccao das Quinas" which was very tough - never conceded during the group stage - Villa emerged as the ice breaker.

He completed a one-two cooperation Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez , with a critical goal to the round of eight large Spanish. Receive feed backheel Xavi, Villa emerging from the left side melepakan shots. Although goalkeeper Ricardo was arrested, "The Kid" back to the skin rebounds round with his right foot. Pedestal is not good enough not hinder him to poke the ball, which had hit the crossbar before bouncing into the goal.

This is the fourth goal during the World Cup 2010 Villa, so he's now topped the list of top scores, together with Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain and Slovakia striker Robert Vittek. This 28-year-old player also adds coffers in the national team tally to 42 from 62 appearances, and closer to himself as the top score of all time Spain.

Villa is currently closed to within two goals of staying Raul Gonzalez, who collected 44 goals. But for the World Cup goals, Villa was noted as the most productive players in the country this Matador.

Because, since appearing in the World Cup in 2006 until the present edition, the player who is married to Patricia Gonzalez (ex-footballer's daughter) in 2003 and has two daughters named Zaida and OIaya, is already packed seven goals. That is, he's more two goals from the likes of Emilio Butragueño, Fernando Hiero, Fernando Morientes and Raul.