David Villa scores 400th career goal

NYCFC team captain David Villa scored his 400^th career goal for club and country against FC Dallas.

“Now I need to work to get 402 and that’s the mentality I’ve always had – I want to score more goals to help the team and I will try,” Villa said. ““I don’t care if I’m 36 or 20, I just need to keep going the same way to be successful and that’s what I try and do every day.”

Goals by team:

Valencia CF – 129

New York City FC – 69

Spanish National Team – 59

FC Barcelona – 48

Sporting Gijon – 41

Real Zaragoza – 38

Atletico Madrid – 15

Melbourne City – 2

Milestones:

1^st Professional Goal – 10/10/01 vs Real Oviedo

100^th Professional Goal – 03/19/06 vs Racing Santander

200^th Professional Goal – 04/19/09 vs Sevilla

300^th Professional Goal – 11/28/12 vs Alaves

400^th Professional Goal – 04/29/18 vs FC Dallas