David Villabona
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Career & Clubs
Villabona was born in Irun, Gipuzkoa. In a career blighted by injuries, he started playing professionally with Real Sociedad, but only made seven La Liga appearances in his first three seasons, being an undisputed starter in 1989–90 as he helped the Basques to a final fifth place. Subsequently, Villabona joined neighbours Athletic Bilbao, being regularly used at the beginning but very little in his final campaign, 1992–93, facing stiff competition from Josu Urrutia and youngster Julen Guerrero. His most steady period was lived at Racing de Santander, being a very important midfield element for the Cantabrians; due to recurrent injuries, however, he only totalled 12 games from 1997 to 2001 (none in the latter season as they finished second-bottom), and retired at the age of 31.
- Club
- Racing de Santander (1993–2001)
- Club
- Athletic Club (1990–1993)
- Club
- Real Sociedad (1987–1990)
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- Real Sociedad B (1986–1989)
- Club
- Spain national under-17 association football team (1987–1987)
- Club
- Spain national under-18 football team (1986–1988)
- Club
- Spain national under-19 football team (1988–1989)
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- Spain national under-20 football team (1989–1990)
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- Spain national under-21 association football team (1990–1991)
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- Spain national under-23 football team (1991–1992)
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- Basque Country regional football team (1990–1990)
- Club
- Real Sociedad
- National team
- Spain
Legacy
Clubs
- Real Sociedad B1986–1989
- Spain national under-18 football team1986–1988
- Real Sociedad1987–1990
- Spain national under-17 association football team1987–1987
- Spain national under-19 football team1988–1989
- Spain national under-20 football team1989–1990
- Athletic Club1990–1993
- Basque Country regional football team1990–1990
- Spain national under-21 association football team1990–1991
- Spain national under-23 football team1991–1992
- Racing de Santander1993–2001
- Real Sociedad1988
Played together with
Aarón MartínRacing de Santander · 2026- Aarón MartínSpain national under-21 association football team
Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-17 association football team · 2005–2006- Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-19 football team · 2006–2008
- Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-20 football team · 2009–2009
- Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-21 association football team · 2008–2009
Abelardo FernándezSpain national under-20 football team · 1990–1990- Abelardo FernándezSpain national under-21 association football team · 1990–1991
- Abelardo FernándezSpain national under-23 football team · 1991–1992
Abraham MineroRacing de Santander · 2019–2020
Adama BoiroAthletic Club · 2024
Adama TraoréSpain national under-17 association football team · 2012–2013
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Identifiers & aliases
David Villabona Echalecu is a Spanish former professional footballer who played mostly as a central midfielder.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
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