Once seen as a retirement league, the MLS has become a destination for top professional soccer players, housing some of the most valuable players on the North American continent.

It has improved in many areas, including players’ sales and investment in top talents worldwide. Although some of the best legs are beginning to catch the eyes of the European elites, the MLS is not short of players with a high market value.

The arrival of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, David Beckham, Thierry Henry had increased the MLS market value, which had also influenced clubs to consider spending on players. 

So who are the most valuable players in the MLS this season? Back then, the arrival of David Beckham at the Los Angeles Galaxy was another big statement, making him one of the most valuable players in the league. Arrivals from South America, Mexico and Europe continue to lead the list.

As per Transfermarkt most valued players list, the MLS can count on some of its European and South American recruits who have some decent market value that can be found in the big leagues in the world.

Most valuable players in the MLS 2022

1. Thiago Almada – €20.00m

Attacking Midfield   

Atlanta United FC     

2. Josef Martínez    – €12.50m

Centre-Forward   

Atlanta United FC     

3 . Alan Velasco – €12.00m

Left Winger

FC Dallas

4. Emanuel Reynoso – €10.00m

Attacking Midfield

Minnesota United FC   

5. Luiz Araújo    – €10.00m

Right Winger

Atlanta United FC 

6. Alejandro Pozuelo – €8.00m

Attacking Midfield

Toronto FC 

7. Alan Pulido – €8.00m

Centre-Forward

Sporting Kansas City   

8. Lucas Zelarayán    – €8.00m

Attacking Midfield

Columbus Crew   

9. Raúl Ruidíaz – €8.00m

Centre-Forward

Seattle Sounders FC   

10. Xherdan Shaqiri – €8.00m

Right Winger

Chicago Fire FC   

11. Marcelino Moreno – €8.00m

Central Midfield

Atlanta United FC   

12. Dániel Sallói    – €7.50m

Left Winger

Sporting Kansas City   

13. Adam Buksa – €7.00m

Centre-Forward

New England Revolution   

14. Valentín Castellanos    – €7.00m

Centre-Forward

New York City FC   

15. Talles Magno – €7.00m

Left Winger

New York City FC   

16. Carles Gil – €7.00m

Attacking Midfield

New England Revolution   

17. Brenner    Brenner – €7.00m

Centre-Forward

FC Cincinnati   

18. Sebastián Driussi – €7.00m

Left Winger

Austin FC   

19. Hany Mukhtar – €6.50m

Attacking Midfield

Nashville SC   

20. Ryan Gauld – €6.50m

Attacking Midfield

Vancouver Whitecaps FC  

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