Carlos Villanueva (footballer)
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Carlos Andrés Villanueva Roland (born 5 February 1986) is a Chile
an football player who is currently playing for Al Shabab.
, the left-footed playmaker was the hub of Audax Italiano. The team was not able to qualify for the knockout phase due to goal differential.
Villanueva was rewarded with a call-up to Chile's Copa América 2007 squad.
of the Premier League in England. He also confirmed this on 29 July, pending a work permit being issued.
On 2 August, Villanueva completed his season-long loan move to Blackburn. The club had the option to make the deal permanent, at a pre-agreed fee. Villanueva also agreed terms to extend his contract for a further three years, if the option is exercised.
On 27 August, Villanueva made his debut for Blackburn in a League Cup
game against Grimsby Town
, a match in which he scored his first goal for the club. He also set up a goal for striker Matt Derbyshire
in the 4–1 win. His debut was delayed by a few weeks due to the virus, chicken pox which forced him to stay away from club training facilities, so that he did not pass on the virus to other staff.
On 20 September, Villanueva made his (home) debut in the Premier League as a late second half substitute against Fulham
, his impact was immediate and substantial. Linking up well to provide a looping cross for Roque Santa Cruz
to head down for the winning goal, which was converted by Derbyshire.
He made his full starting Premier League debut on 27 September, against Newcastle United
at St. James' Park, getting an assist providing a cross for a headed goal for Christopher Samba
.
On 5 January 2009, he scored a free kick against Blyth Spartans in the FA Cup
giving his team the lead, and on 4 February he assisted two goals against Sunderland
in the FA Cup. On 11 April, he played in the Premier League for the first time since Sam Allardyce
took charge of Blackburn.
representing Chile in the Netherlands. He was also capped for the senior squad and played for Chile in the Copa América 2007
, where he scored a superb free kick goal against Ecuador
on his first official game with the senior squad. He is also credited with an assist during Chile's qualifier game at Uruguay
. However, he was not called up to the 30-man preliminary squad for Chile
for the South Africa World Cup
.
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
an football player who is currently playing for Al Shabab.
Audax Italiano
In the Copa Libertadores 2007Copa Libertadores 2007
The 2007 Copa Libertadores de América was the 48th edition of the Copa Libertadores. It started on January 24, 2007 and finished on June 20, 2007...
, the left-footed playmaker was the hub of Audax Italiano. The team was not able to qualify for the knockout phase due to goal differential.
Villanueva was rewarded with a call-up to Chile's Copa América 2007 squad.
Blackburn Rovers
On 17 July 2008, it was confirmed by Villanueva's agents and also former club that Villanueva would play for the Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
of the Premier League in England. He also confirmed this on 29 July, pending a work permit being issued.
On 2 August, Villanueva completed his season-long loan move to Blackburn. The club had the option to make the deal permanent, at a pre-agreed fee. Villanueva also agreed terms to extend his contract for a further three years, if the option is exercised.
On 27 August, Villanueva made his debut for Blackburn in a League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
game against Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
, a match in which he scored his first goal for the club. He also set up a goal for striker Matt Derbyshire
Matt Derbyshire
Matthew Anthony "Matt" Derbyshire is an English footballer who plays for Nottingham Forest. He is a striker, who played for Blackburn Rovers for five years, and had loan spells with Plymouth Argyle, Wrexham and Olympiacos, before joining the latter club on a permanent basis in 2009. He played for...
in the 4–1 win. His debut was delayed by a few weeks due to the virus, chicken pox which forced him to stay away from club training facilities, so that he did not pass on the virus to other staff.
On 20 September, Villanueva made his (home) debut in the Premier League as a late second half substitute against Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
, his impact was immediate and substantial. Linking up well to provide a looping cross for Roque Santa Cruz
Roque Santa Cruz
Roque Luis Santa Cruz Cantero is a Paraguayan footballer currently playing as a striker for La Liga club Real Betis on loan from Manchester City and the Paraguay national football team....
to head down for the winning goal, which was converted by Derbyshire.
He made his full starting Premier League debut on 27 September, against Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
at St. James' Park, getting an assist providing a cross for a headed goal for Christopher Samba
Christopher Samba
Veijeany Christopher Samba , more commonly known as Christopher Samba, is a Congolese footballer who plays as a defender for Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League.-Sedan:...
.
On 5 January 2009, he scored a free kick against Blyth Spartans in the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
giving his team the lead, and on 4 February he assisted two goals against Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
in the FA Cup. On 11 April, he played in the Premier League for the first time since Sam Allardyce
Sam Allardyce
Samuel "Sam" Allardyce , nicknamed "Big Sam", is an English football manager and former professional player. In June 2011 he was appointed as manager of West Ham United....
took charge of Blackburn.
Al-Shabab
On 15 May 2009, Audax Italiano Villanueva signed for Al Shabab, the Emirati club paid Audax about $5 million. Although he publicly stated he wished to have stayed at Blackburn and tried to established himself in one of the worlds top leagues.International career
Villanueva was in the squad that played in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship2005 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in The Netherlands between 10 June and 2 July 2005. The 2005 championship was the 15th contested.- Venues :- Qualification :The following 24 teams qualified for the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship...
representing Chile in the Netherlands. He was also capped for the senior squad and played for Chile in the Copa América 2007
Copa América 2007
The 2007 Campeonato Sudamericano Copa América, known simply as the 2007 Copa América or 2007 Copa América Venezuela, was the 42nd edition of the Copa América, the South-American championship for international association football teams...
, where he scored a superb free kick goal against Ecuador
Ecuador national football team
The Ecuadorian national football team represents Ecuador in international football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation. They generally play official home matches at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, but often play friendlies in other stadiums around the country...
on his first official game with the senior squad. He is also credited with an assist during Chile's qualifier game at Uruguay
Uruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
. However, he was not called up to the 30-man preliminary squad for Chile
Chile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
for the South Africa World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
.
International goals
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 June 2007 | Polideportivo Cachamay Polideportivo Cachamay The Polideportivo Cachamay or Centro Total de Entretenimiento Cachamay is a multipurpose stadium located on Avenida Guayana in Puerto Ordaz Bolivar State, Venezuela... , Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela |
3–2 | 3–2 | 2007 Copa América |