text: New York City FC striker David Villa has taken another bite out of the Big Apple scene as he was invited to ring the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange. The 33-year-old, who made the move to the newly formed MLS outfit this season, has really thrown himself into his surroundings; and his bell ringing comes just weeks after a photo shoot at the top of the Empire State Building. The NYSE's opening and closing bells mark the start and end of each trading day. The opening bell is rung at 9.30am, while the closing bell is struck at 4pm. Historically, many of the bell-ringers have been business executives who actively trade on the exchange, although entertainers, athletes and politicians are sometimes invited to take part as a special guest. New York City FC striker David VIlla prepares to ring the New York Stock Exchange opening bell on Monday . Villa, whose former clubs include Spanish giants Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia, is now entering the twilight of his illustrious career. He has so far scored one goal in two appearances for New York City FC, which is a subsidiary of the City Football Group that also owns reigning Premier League Champions Manchester City. They are currently seventh in the MLS table with five points from their opening five games this term. Villa joined the newly formed MLS outfit this season and has so far scored one goal for the club . Sometimes, the New York Stock Exchange invite celebrity guests to ring the opening and closing bells . Villa (right) dribbles with the ball ahead of New England Revolution defender Andy Dorman (left)
target: David Villa has rung the New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell .
  He is enjoying his debut season playing for New York City FC .
  Villa has scored one goal so far for his new club .