Biography
Who is Justo Villar?
Early life and career beginnings
Justo Villar was born in Cerrito, in the Ñeembucú Department of Paraguay. He began his path in professional football at the Paraguayan club Sol de América. During his early years at this team, he benefited from the guidance of former goalkeeper Ever Hugo Almeida and Modesto Sandoval.
In 2001, he transferred to Club Libertad. This move proved successful, as he secured back-to-back Paraguayan Primera División titles with the team during the 2002 and 2003 seasons. These early achievements established him as a reliable presence in the goal and helped propel his career forward.
Success in Argentina and Spain
Justo Villar signed with the Argentine club Newell's Old Boys in 2004. He quickly became an undisputed starter and played a key role in the team winning the 2004 Apertura championship. During that same year, he earned the title of Paraguayan Footballer of the Year and was recognized by the press as the Goalkeeper of the Year.
In 2008, he moved to Europe to join Real Valladolid in the Spanish La Liga. His debut season included 15 league appearances, largely due to an injury sustained by the team's primary goalkeeper, Sergio Asenjo. He remained with the club for three seasons, featuring in 23 games during the 2009–10 campaign before the team was relegated to the Segunda División. He left the Spanish side in 2011.
International achievements and retirement
Justo Villar had an extensive international career with the Paraguayan national team, earning 120 caps. He represented his country at three different FIFA World Cups and participated in seven Copa América tournaments. During the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, he served as the team captain and led them to the quarter-finals, conceding only two goals throughout the entire tournament.
In the 2011 Copa América, he was named the competition's Best Goalkeeper after helping Paraguay reach the final match. He famously saved a penalty during the quarter-final shootout against Brazil. After concluding his time with clubs like Estudiantes de La Plata, Club Nacional, and Colo-Colo in Chile, where he won the 2014 Clausura and 2015 Apertura, he officially retired from professional football at age 41.
Birthday and age
Justo Villar was born on June 30, 1977, which makes Justo 49 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Justo shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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