David Villa has been named the Most Valuable Player of Major League Soccer for 2016.

“I’m very proud to represent NYCFC and to receive this award,” said Villa.

“It’s a big day for me because this is one of the things I said I wanted to do when I came here two years ago.”

“This is an important day in my career – this is an important moment for me. This award is for the best player in this amazing league which has many quality players so this is a very happy and proud day for me.”

Villa scored 23 regular season goals.

Bradley Wright-Phillips and Sacha Kljestan were the other two finalists.