PLAYER OF THE WEEK: The star named David (Villa) wins it

David Villa celebrates his second goal in the win over Orlando City SC. (Reinhold Matay/USA TODAY Sports)

David Villa, who tallied twice in New York City FC’s 3-0 win at Orlando City SC Sunday night, was named the FrontRowSoccer.com player of the week Monday.

The Spanish international striker and reigning Major League Soccer MVP was honored for the second time this season.

Players were considered from the week ending on Sunday, May 21.

Villa converted a penalty kick in the 14^th minute after Brazilian star Kaka was ruled to have handled Rodney Wallace’s cross in the box, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead.

Video courtesy of NYCFC’s Facebook page

After Wallace finished off a goal in the 35th minute, Villa finished off Orlando City with his eighth goal of the season and 49^th of his three-year NYCFC career in the 82nd minute. He took a feed from Maxi Moralez and rounded goalkeeper Joe Bendik for the final score.

“We’re very happy with the match we played,” Villa said. “We were better from the opening whistle to the final. We had more chances, more possession and we controlled the game. The team was very good. Very compact, very together.”

Video courtesy of NYCFC’s Facebook page

FrontRowSoccer.com player of the week winners

Week 1 (March 6) — Joseph Bendik (Orlando City SC)

Week 2 (March 13) — David Villa (New York City FC)

Week 3 (March 20) — Rodney Wallace (New York City FC)

Week 4 (March 27) — Vincent Bezecourt (New York Red Bulls II)

Week 5 (April 3) — Ronald Matarrita (New York City FC)

Week 6 (April 10) — Jimmy Maurer (New York Cosmos)

Week 7 (April 17) — Tyler Adams (New York Red Bulls)

Week 8 (April 24) — Alex Muyl (New York Red Bulls)

Week 9 (May 1) — Jack Harrison (New York City FC)

Week 10 (May 8) — Rodney Wallace (New York City FC)

Week 11 (May 15) — Sam Kerr (Sky Blue FC)

Week 12 (May 22) — David Villa (New York City FC)