Top 10 Footballers who moved from Europe to MLS

7 David Villa

in seventh is Spanish all time leading goal scorer for the Spanish national team with 59 goals in 97 appearances. David Villa is another legendary footballer who moved to the MLS after a successful career. David Villa plays as a striker for MLS side New York alongside new arrivals and fellow legends Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard following his move from Athletico Madrid in 2014. He notably known for his time at Valencia and Barcelona in the Spanish Laliga. David Villa was on tabs on many European sides but chose to sign with the Manchester City franchise club instead in the Major League Soccer.