MLS Top 10 Players of All Time | OneFootball

Major League Soccer has seen remarkable talents grace its fields since its inception in 1996. From iconic goal-scorers to midfield maestros and defensive titans, these players have left an indelible mark on the league. Here are the top 10 greatest league players of all time.

10. Carlos Valderrama

(Source)

Teams: Tampa Bay Mutiny, Miami Fusion, Colorado RapidsPosition: MidfielderYears Active: 1996-2002Achievements: MLS MVP (1996), 3-time MLS All-StarKnown for his exceptional passing and flair, Valderrama brought South American creativity to the leagu. His vision and playmaking defined the early years of the league.

9. David Villa

(Source)

Teams: New York City FCPosition: ForwardYears Active: 2015-2018Achievements: MLS MVP (2016), 77 goals in 117 appearancesA World Cup winner, Villa elevated NYCFC with his prolific goal-scoring and leadership, becoming the face of the franchise in its early years.

8. Jaime Moreno

(Source)

Teams: D.C. United, MetroStarsPosition: ForwardYears Active: 1996-2010Achievements: 4 MLS Cups, 133 goalsA cornerstone of D.C. United’s dominance in the late 1990s, Moreno was one of the first prolific scorers in league history.

7. Sebastian Giovinco

(Source)

Teams: Toronto FCPosition: Forward/MidfielderYears Active: 2015-2018Achievements: MLS MVP (2015), MLS Cup (2017), 83 goalsGiovinco’s technical brilliance and ability to score from anywhere made him one of the most electrifying players in League history.

6. Dwayne De Rosario

(Source)

Teams: San Jose Earthquakes, Houston Dynamo, Toronto FC, D.C. United, New York Red BullsPosition: Midfielder/ForwardYears Active: 2001-2014Achievements: 4 MLS Cups, MLS MVP (2011), 104 goalsDe Rosario’s knack for scoring clutch goals and his consistency across multiple teams solidified his legendary status.

5. Robbie Keane

(Source)

Teams: LA GalaxyPosition: ForwardYears Active: 2011-2016Achievements: 3 MLS Cups, MLS MVP (2014), 104 goalsKeane’s arrival transformed LA Galaxy, as his goal-scoring prowess and big-game mentality led to three Cup triumphs.

4. Landon Donovan

(Source)

Teams: San Jose Earthquakes, LA GalaxyPosition: Forward/MidfielderYears Active: 2001-2014, 2016, 2018Achievements: 6 MLS Cups, MLS MVP (2009), 145 goalsArguably the face of the league for over a decade, Donovan’s record for goals and assists, coupled with his leadership, cements his legacy.

3. Josef Martinez

(Source)

Teams: Atlanta United, Inter Miami, CF MontrealPosition: ForwardYears Active: 2017-presentAchievements: MLS MVP (2018), MLS Cup (2018), 116 goalsMartinez’s scoring record and role in Atlanta United’s rapid rise to prominence make him one of the league’s most impactful imports.

2. Chris Wondolowski

(Source)

Teams: San Jose Earthquakes, Houston DynamoPosition: ForwardYears Active: 2005-2021Achievements: MLS all-time leading scorer (171 goals), MLS MVP (2012)Wondolowski’s poacher instincts and longevity make him an all-time great, holding the record for the most goals in league history.

1. Zlatan Ibrahimovic

(Source)

Teams: LA GalaxyPosition: ForwardYears Active: 2018-2019Achievements: 52 goals in 56 games, 2-time MLS Best XIDespite his short stint, Ibrahimovic’s star power, audacious goals, and charisma captivated the league, leaving an unforgettable legacy.