Dennis Villanueva

Dennis Jaramel Villanueva (born April 28, 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or a left-back. He last played for Thai League 1 club Police Tero. Born in Italy, he plays for the Philippines national team.

Born in Rome to Filipino parents, he spent his youth career with Lazio. He started his senior career with Ostia Mare in Serie D before playing in the Philippines for Global, Davao Aguilas, and Ceres–Negros.

Club Villanueva was part of the Lazio youth. Villanueva also played for Ostia Mare Lido Calcio of Serie D. After his stint with the fourth division Italian club, he played for Global of the United Football League in the Philippines. Villanueva played in all six of Global's matches at the 2015 AFC Cup. Villanueva is known for his fighting spirit and never-say-die attitude; in a match against Stallion on 22 February 2015 he scored a goal in stoppage time to seal a 2–1 win, earning the praise of coach Leigh Manson.

International Villanueva was first called up to play for the Philippine national team at the 2014 AFF Suzuki Cup and was part of the squad's bench but was not subbed in. He was not subbed in at the Bahrain match but finally made his first international debut after being subbed in at the Yemen match, replacing Stephan Palla at the 78th minute.

Personal life Villanueva was born in Rome to Filipino parents and became involved in football at the age of five.

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Honours Club Global FC United Football League: 2016 United Football League Cup: 2016