New York City star Villa named MLS MVP

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After scoring 23 goals and registering four assists in 2016, David Villa has been named the Landon Donovan MLS MVP for 2016.

New York City striker David Villa has won the Landon Donovan MLS MVP prize for his superb performances in 2016.

The 35-year-old scored 23 goals and registered four assists to help his side to reach the playoffs for the first time in their history.

Villa, who has scored a joint-best 41 goals across the last two regulation seasons in MLS, is the first Spaniard and World Cup-winner ever to claim the prize.