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Smart Spending: The 10 greatest Designated Players in MLS History

By Mark Shannon

March 6, 2016; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy forward Robbie Keane (7) celebrates his goal scored on penalty kick against D.C. United during the second half at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
March 6, 2016; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy forward Robbie Keane (7) celebrates his goal scored on penalty kick against D.C. United during the second half at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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David Villa has thrived as a Designated Player signing.
Nov 6, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York City FC forward David Villa (7) looks on during the second half against the Toronto FC at Yankee Stadium. Toronto FC won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

 7. David Villa

How could you not include the reigning MLS MVP on this list? The former La Liga and Spanish National star has been a hit in the Big Apple ever since his arrival in 2015. The Spaniard helped the Bronx Blues bag 17 more points in 2015 by scoring 18 goals in 30 appearances.

He followed that successful campaign up with another 23 goals in 33 games in 2016 and has now amassed 41 goals in 63 games.  Talk about a goal scoring machine.  Villa would love nothing more than to help The Bronx Blues bring home a title to New York.  The 2017 season should be fun to watch Villa’s magic on the pitch.

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