The 2009-10 period immortalized David Villa as the clinical spearhead of Spain’s historic World Cup triumph, where his five goals and tireless movement propelled La Roja to their first star. Known as El Guaje, Villa’s talismanic brilliance was defined by his clutch match-winners against Portugal and Paraguay, and his spectacular long-range chip against Chile. Finishing the tournament as the Silver Boot winner and a member of the All-Star Team, his predatory instincts and selfless work rate made him the essential hero of Spain’s golden generation.