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Leo Villa

WELLINGTON UNITED ANNOUNCE SIGNING OF LEO VILLA
Tuesday 21 January 2020
Words WUAFC Media 
Photo TJF Photo


Wellington United have signed Argentinian  midfielder Leo Villa for their 2020 Capital Premier Division season. 

Villa comes to United from Wellington Olympic and has also played for Waterside Karori and Team Wellington since his arrival in New Zealand in 2016. He has won a National league title with Team Wellington and the Venus Shield (Capital Premier) twice with Waterside Karori.

Leo says he was attracted to Wellington United by the challenge of helping the club rebuild its men’s team and helping create a good playing atmosphere for the development and progress of the club. 
Wellington United coach Guillermo Schiltenwolf welcomed Leo to the United family saying “We are delighted to have Leo. Someone who knows the league very well. His experience and leadership will be a great asset to have” 

34 year old Leo, came to NZ in 2016 for a holiday and to see his good friend Gonzalo Amado (who is Wellington United's assistant coach this season) and liked it so much he stayed. Before arriving in New Zealand, Leo played professionally in Italy and Argentina, including in Serie B for Venezia.

ENDS
Wellington United’s pre-season starts on Monday 27th January, 6pm at MacAllister Park
Playing enquiries : Guillermo Schiltenwolf [email protected] 
General enquiries : [email protected] ​



 
 
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  • HOME
  • OUR CLUB
    • Register to play
    • Our Teams >
      • Womens Diamonds
      • Mens Premier Team
      • Seniors
      • Girls U14s, U16s and U19s
      • Mixed U13s
      • JUNIORS
    • Facilities and Location
    • Club Shop / Uniform
    • International Representatives >
      • Michaela Robertson - Olympics Quest
    • Scholarships
    • Netherlands Project!
    • Our History >
      • History Timeline
      • 100 Club
      • Family Tree & Life Members
      • 125th Anniversary Video
      • Club Team Photos
      • Obituaries >
        • Obituary - Bobby Minshull
        • Obituary - Sy Richardson
        • Obituary - Leo Zonneveld
        • Obituary - Ulf Ackeus
        • Obituary - Danny McCrorey
        • Obituary - Rene Henke
    • Contact Us
  • GOOD SORTS
    • Our Family
    • Our Wider Family
    • Our Sponsors
    • Good Sorts Needed
    • 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities!
  • JUNIORS
    • Junior Teams
    • Season Information
    • Player Pathways
    • Our Programmes
  • WHATS ON
    • MILO Fantails
    • 2025 Fun Football Draws
  • NEWS
    • Our 2025 Women's Coaching Team!
    • 2024 NWL CAMPAIGN
    • Good Sorts - We want you!
    • LIFE MEMBER - GUILLERMO SCHILTENWOLF