David villa new york city 2016
David Villa did play for New York City FC in 2016. Here are some details about his time with the team:
- David Villa signed with New York City FC in December 2014, and he made his debut for the team on March 7, 2015, in a 2-0 win over New England Revolution.
- In 2016, Villa played in 34 regular season games for NYCFC, scoring 18 goals and providing 11 assists. He was one of the team's top scorers and playmakers that season.
- Villa helped NYCFC reach the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2016, where they lost to Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
- During his time with NYCFC, Villa won the MLS Golden Boot in 2016, becoming the first player in MLS history to win the award with three different teams (Villa had previously won the award with Villarreal in 2010-11 and Atlético Madrid in 2011-12).
- Villa was also named to the MLS Best XI in 2016, recognizing him as one of the top players in the league that season.
Overall, David Villa had a successful first season with New York City FC in 2016, helping the team reach the playoffs and earning individual accolades along the way.