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Ivan Villar

Ivan Villar Martinez (born 9 July 1997) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for CD Leganes, on loan from RC Celta de Vigo.

Club Career

Villar was born in Aldan, Pontevedra, Galicia, and joined RC Celta de Vigo's youth setup in 2008, from Rapido Bahia CF. On 13 October 2013, he made his senior debut with the reserves at the age of just 16, starting in a 1–0 Segunda Division B home win against Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa.

On 4 September 2014, Villar extended his contract until 2019, but only featured regularly for the B side during the 2015–16 campaign. On 14 May 2017, he made his first-team – and La Liga – debut, starting in a 3–1 away loss to Deportivo Alaves.

In July 2017, Villar was definitely promoted to the main squad after refusing to play with the second team. The following 25 January, he extended his contract until 2023 and was immediately loaned to fellow league club Levante UD for six months.

At the start of the 2020–21 season, Villar was first choice under manager Oscar Garcia, by virtue of being the club's only fit goalkeeper.

This page also has a version in other languages :  Иван Вильяр (russian)

Ivan Villar News

18 January 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Celta Vigo vs. Real Sociedad - prediction, team news, lineups
Celta Vigo will be bidding to continue their strong run of form when they welcome Real Sociedad to the Estadio Municipal de Balaidos in Spain's top flight on Saturday evening.
11 January 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Mallorca vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups
Celta Vigo will be bidding to make it three straight wins in all competitions when they continue their La Liga campaign away to Mallorca on Saturday afternoon.
5 January 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Amorebieta vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups
Amorebieta will be looking to cause a Copa del Rey upset when they face off against Celta Vigo at Instalaciones de Lezama Campo 2 on Sunday afternoon.
2 November 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Celta Vigo vs. Sevilla - prediction, team news, lineups
Two teams with just three La Liga victories between them this season will lock horns in Spain's top flight on Saturday evening, with Celta Vigo welcoming Sevilla to the Estadio Municipal de Balaidos.
31 October 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Turegano vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups
Out-of-form La Liga side Celta Vigo travel to Segovia to face amateur club Turegano in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.
31 October 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Turegano vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups
Out-of-form La Liga side Celta Vigo travel to Segovia to face amateur club Turegano in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.
25 October 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Girona vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups
Girona will be bidding to continue their remarkable start to the 2023-24 La Liga campaign when they welcome struggling Celta Vigo to Estadi Municipal de Montilivi on Friday night.
24 April 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Celta Vigo vs. Elche - prediction, team news, lineups
Celta Vigo will aim to heap more misery on La Liga basement dwellers Elche when the two sides face off at Abanca-Balaidos on Wednesday night.
16 May 2021
sportsmole.co.uk
Result: Barcelona 1-2 Celta Vigo: Ronald Koeman's side see La Liga title hopes end
Santi Mina shattered Barcelona's dwindling hopes of winning the LaLiga title as his brace for Celta Vigo condemned Lionel Messi and company to a 2-1 defeat at the Nou Camp.
9 May 2021
sportsmole.co.uk
European roundup: Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain draw while Juventus suffer three-goal loss
Real Madrid missed the chance to move level with Atletico Madrid at the top of LaLiga as they needed a last-minute own goal to avoid a home defeat to Sevilla.
12 March 2021
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Celta Vigo vs. Athletic Bilbao - prediction, team
Athletic Bilbao will make the short trip to Galicia this weekend for their mid-table tussle with 8th-placed Celta Vigo at the Estadio Municipal de Balaidos. Tied on 33 points, a win for either of these sides would thrust them into the upper reaches of La Liga, where the hunt for European football is hotting up.
26 February 2021
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Celta Vigo vs. Real Valladolid - prediction, team news, lineups
Real Valladolid travel to Celta Vigo on Sunday as they look to lift themselves out of the bottom three of the La Liga table. The visitors will be on the hunt for a first league win in eight games, while Celta Vigo will be looking to return to winning ways after a disappointing loss to Valencia last time out.
25 September 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Barcelona vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Barcelona 's 2020-21 La Liga campaign will begin at home to Villarreal on Sunday night, with new head coach Ronald Koeman preparing to lead the team into a new era. The Catalan giants will be determined to make a positive start to their league season but face a tough examination by a Villarreal side that have already picked up four points in Spain's top flight this term.
25 September 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Real Valladolid vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups
Celta Vigo will be looking to continue their encouraging start to the 2020-21 season when they travel to Real Valladolid in La Liga on Sunday night. Oscar Garcia 's side have picked up four points from their two league games this term to sit fourth in the table, while Valladolid have managed just one point from their two fixtures thus far.
17 September 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Celta Vigo vs. Valencia - prediction, team news, lineups
Valencia will be looking to make it back-to-back wins at the start of their 2020-21 La Liga campaign when they travel to Celta Vigo on Saturday night. Los Che opened their new season with a 4-2 victory over Levante on September 13, while Celta shared the points in a goalless draw with Eibar in the campaign's opener on September 12.
17 July 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
How Barcelona could line up against Alaves
Barcelona will be looking to round off their 2019-20 La Liga season with a win when they travel to Alaves on Sunday. The Catalan giants conceded the title to Real Madrid on Thursday, suffering a 2-1 home defeat to Osasuna, while Zinedine Zidane 's side ran out 2-1 winners over Villarreal. Barca will be keen to return to winning ways on Sunday as their season is not finished after this weekend.
17 January 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
Friday's Manchester City transfer talk news roundup: Ivan Morante, John Stones, Unai Nunez
The transfer window is now open again, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Manchester City eye possible January reinforcements. The champions have suffered injury problems in defence during the first half of the campaign and could look to strengthen in that area after seeing their hopes of a third straight Premier League crown fade during the first half of the season.
16 January 2020
marca.com
Transfer Market LIVE: Olmo to AC Milan and Neuer is prepared to leave Bayern
12:28. Arsenal and Tottenham are circling around Getafe for Djene. The Premier League sides are willing to spend 25m euros on the player, say the Sun. 12:01. Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio is back in Italy after spending time in London trying to negotiate deals for Christian Eriksen and Olivier Giroud.
16 January 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
Thursday's La Liga transfer talk news roundup: Paul Pogba, Ivan Morante, James Maddison
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Thursday, January 16. Thursday morning's headlines: Manchester City, Barcelona chasing Villarreal prospect? Manchester City and Barcelona are reportedly ready to do battle for the signature of Villarreal midfielder Ivan Morante. Read more.
16 January 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Ross Barkley, David Moyes, Mesut Ozil
The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe have one final chance to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season. Thursday morning's headlines: West Ham United to make bid for Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley? West Ham United are reportedly contemplating a loan approach for Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley during the January transfer window.
16 January 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
Thursday's Barcelona transfer talk news roundup: Dani Olmo, Ernesto Valverde, Ivan Morante
The transfer window is now open again, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Barcelona eye possible January reinforcements. The Spanish champions spent big on Antoine Griezmann during the summer and have been tipped to open their wallet again with a host of big names linked to the Camp Nou.
16 January 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
Thursday's Manchester City transfer talk news roundup: Ivan Morante, John Stones, Unai Nunez
The transfer window is now open again, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Manchester City eye possible January reinforcements. The champions have suffered injury problems in defence during the first half of the campaign and could look to strengthen in that area after seeing their hopes of a third straight Premier League crown fade during the first half of the season.
15 January 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
Manchester City, Barcelona chasing Villarreal prospect?
Manchester City and Barcelona have reportedly identified Villarreal midfielder Ivan Morante as a potential signing. With both clubs having not always performed to their best this season, new arrivals are expected at the Etihad Stadium and Camp Nou during 2020. According to The Telegraph, there is interest in Morante, who has played a number of games for Villarreal's 'B' side.
7 November 2019
goal.com
Denis Suarez reflects on 'bittersweet' Barca spell as Messi reunion looms
The Celta Vigo star will play at Camp Nou for the first time since leaving the Blaugrana in a vital clash for both sides in La Liga
23 September 2019
marca.com
Modric and Rakitic are called up by Croatia
The 2019/20 season hasn't started as Luka Modric or Ivan Rakitic would have liked, but both players have been called up by Zlatko Dalic for the next Croatia squad for October's international break. Modric has been injured since the last international break, but is closing in on a return and should be available for the fixtures against Hungary and Wales on October 10 and October 13 respectively.
23 September 2019
goal.com
Barcelona news: Ousmane Dembele returns to Ernesto Valverde's squad but Ivan Rakitic dropped
The Frenchman has been included in Ernesto Valverde's plans after making a full recovery from a hamstring injury, but another star has been omitted