River Plate (Argentina) – Youth product and senior debut club. Broke into the first team as a teenager; part of River squads in early 2010s and contributed during their domestic and continental campaigns.
Other Argentine clubs – After River Plate Villalva had spells at clubs including Argentinos Juniors and Veracruz-linked moves (see below).
Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz (Mexico) – Villalva joined Veracruz (commonly written T.R. Veracruz or Tiburones Rojos) in Liga MX. He featured as a winger/forward during his time there, bringing pace and dribbling on the flanks. Exact seasons and appearance totals vary by source, with his move to Mexico occurring in the mid-2010s.
Later career – After Mexico he returned to Argentina and continued his career in domestic clubs; records show later spells at clubs such as Deportivo Camioneros and Agropecuario among others.
Playing style
Known for low center of gravity, quick acceleration, dribbling ability and direct play down the wings.
Usually deployed as a right winger but has also played across the forward line when needed.
Notes
Statistics (appearances, goals) depend on the specific season and competition; for up-to-date and season-by-season stats consult a current sports database (e.g., Transfermarkt, Soccerway) or official club records.
“T.R. Veracruz” typically refers to Club Deportivo Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz, the Mexican club commonly called Veracruz.