There hasn’t been many days that Lionel Messi has joined MLS, however, it doesn’t matter because in these few days, the Argentine legend has made a huge impact for his team Inter Miami and has eventually become the most valuable player in MLS history. His present impact has been transformational from both a sporting and economic perspective.
Messi has led the team to a title with immediate strong performances, plus improved box office revenue and provided a huge increase in social media followers. At 36 years of age, he has not only managed to land on his feet in MLS, but reports state that he is the player with the highest current market value in the history of the entire North American competition. Check out the most valuable players in MLS ever in the list below.
Most valuable player in MLS history
Check out the most valuable players in MLS ever.
1. Lionel Messi
As mentioned, Lionel Messi has made himself as the most valuable player in this league with a value of 35 million euros. He spent the majority of his career playing for FC Barcelona, where he rose through the youth ranks and eventually became the club’s all-time top scorer.
2. Thiago Almada
Next in this list comes the name of Thiago Almada who is an Argentine professional football player known for his promising talent and versatility on the field.
3. Sebastián Driussi
Sebastian Driussi who is a young blood is next here, with a value of 15 million euros. Sebastián Driussi started his professional career with the Argentine club River Plate. He gained recognition for his goal-scoring ability and versatility in the attack.
4. Facundo Torres
Facundo Torres is also among the msot valuable players in the Major Soccer League, with a value 14 million euros. He is another young footballer in this list who is known for his skillful dribbling, pace, and ability to play as a winger or attacking midfielder.
5. Hany Mukhtar
Next comes the name of Hany Mukhtar who owns a value of 12 million euros. He is a German-Egyptian professional football player known for his skills as a midfielder.
6. Riqui Puig
Riqui Puig is also among the most valuable players of this league with a value of 12 million euros. He came through the youth ranks of FC Barcelona’s La Masia academy, known for producing many talented players. He is highly regarded for his technical ability, close ball control, passing skills, and vision on the field.
7. Talles Magno
Talles Magno is known for his speed, dribbling skills, and ability to play as a forward or winger and is also in this list with a value of 12 million euros.
8. Cucho Fernández
Cucho Fernández is next in this list who s known for his versatility and ability to play as a forward or winger and owns a value of 10 million euros at the MLS.
9. Jesus Ferreira
Next in this list is the name of Jesus Ferreira who was born in Colombia but moved to the United States at a young age and became a naturalized American citizen. He is known for his versatility as a forward, being capable of playing as a striker or in a more attacking role. He owns a value of 9 million euros at the MLS.
10. Brandon Vázquez
As they say, last but not the least, comes the name of Brandon Vázquez who has a value of 8.5 million euros at this league and is known for his physical presence, aerial ability, and goal-scoring prowess.