Dídac_Vilà

Dídac Vilà

Dídac Vilà

Spanish footballer

In this Catalan name, the first or paternal surname is Vilà and the second or maternal family name is Rosselló; both are generally joined by the conjunction "i".

Dídac Vilà Rosselló (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈdiðəɡ biˈla];[lower-alpha 1] born 9 June 1989) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left-back.

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Club career

Espanyol

Born in Mataró, Barcelona, Catalonia,[2] Vilà joined local RCD Espanyol's youth system at the age of 10, making his senior debut in 2008–09 and helping the reserves promote from the Tercera División, as champions.[3][4] He was promoted to the first team by manager Mauricio Pochettino, making his La Liga debut on 30 January 2010 in a 1–0 home win against Athletic Bilbao (which, in his own words, came as a "surprise")[5][6] and ending his first professional season with 11 league games, starting and playing all the minutes in every match as the Pericos finished in mid-table. Previously, he appeared with the main squad in the 2008 final of the Copa Catalunya, lost 2–1 to UE Sant Andreu,[7] and signed a five-year contract with the club shortly after.[8]

After missing the first months of the 2010–11 campaign due to physical problems,[9][10] Vilà once again gained first-choice status, taking over longtime incumbent – and fellow youth graduate – David García.

AC Milan

On 28 January 2011, Vilà was bought by AC Milan in Serie A for a reported €3 million.[11][12] After only one official appearance for the Italians (the 0–0 draw away to Udinese Calcio),[13] and subsequently being highly critical of coach Massimiliano Allegri,[14] he returned to Espanyol in early June 2011 in a season-long loan.[15] He only missed one match during the league campaign,[16] scoring twice but in as many away losses.[17][18]

Vilà was set to join Valencia CF on loan at the beginning of 2012–13 with the option of making the move permanent at the end of the season,[19][20] but the deal fell apart as he did not pass the required medical exams.[21][22] Subsequently, the player underwent surgery,[23][24] failing to play in a competitive match for the Rossoneri.

For the 2013–14 campaign, Vilà moved to Real Betis on loan,[25] again being bothered by physical problems – including a leg fracture.[26] After the Andalusians' relegation he subsequently returned to Milan, and joined SD Eibar on 26 August 2014 also in a temporary deal.[27] After fully recovering he suffered a thigh injury,[28] going on to feature in 16 games in all competitions.

AEK Athens

On 7 August 2015, AEK Athens F.C. announced the signing of Vilà on a three-year deal,[29] with the player stating he hoped this move would see him return to his old form.[30] He played understudy to Aristidis Soiledis during the first part of the season[31] but eventually became the starter, impressing manager Gus Poyet for his professionalism in training.[32]

Vilà started 2016–17's domestic league with a goal, contributing to a 4–1 home victory over Xanthi FC.[33]

Espanyol return

On 30 August 2017, Vilà returned to his first club Espanyol after agreeing to a three-year deal, with a €25 million buy-out clause.[34][35]

International career

In 2011, Vilà received his first Spain under-21 call-up. That year, he was selected by manager Luis Milla to the UEFA European Championship in Denmark, playing all the matches and minutes for the eventual champions.[36]

Career statistics

As of 1 July 2021[37]
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Honours

Espanyol B

AC Milan

AEK Athens

Espanyol

Spain U21

Spain U20

Notes

  1. In isolation, Dídac is pronounced [ˈdiðək].

References

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    "El canterano Dídac Vila renueva por cinco temporadas" [Youth system player Dídac Vila renews for five seasons]. Marca (in Spanish). 9 October 2008. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
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    "El defensa Dídac Vilà, operado de una hernia abdominal" [Defender Dídac Vilà, surgery for abdominal hernia]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). 25 May 2010. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
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    "Dídac se pierde la temporada y Caro, baja un mes y medio" [Dídac misses the season and Caro, one and a half months out]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 17 March 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
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    "El Eibar anuncia la cesión por una temporada de Didác Vilá, procedente del Milan" [Eibar announce loan of Didác Vilá for one year, from Milan] (in Spanish). SD Eibar. 26 August 2014. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
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