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My Take
Ricardo Villa, the man English fans came to know as Ricky Villa, is one of those footballers who built a small bridge between two cultures. An Argentine midfielder of the 1970s and 80s, he brought a 185cm frame and a flair for the elegant to the English game and won crowds over far from home. What I respect is the nerve it took to make that leap and leave a genuine mark abroad as a pioneer of his kind. A born entertainer with a Leo's theatrical streak, he later turned to coaching, staying loyal to the sport. He's exactly the kind of craftsman of an era I want to keep remembering.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ricardo Villa
- Name (Japanese)
- リカルド・ビジャ
- Reading
- りかるど・びじゃ
- Born
- August 18, 1952 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
- Origin
- Roque Pérez, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ricardo Villa born?
Born August 18, 1952 (age 73).
Where is Ricardo Villa from?
Ricardo Villa is from Roque Pérez, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
What does Ricardo Villa do?
Ricardo Villa works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Ricardo Villa?
Ricardo Villa is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.