Lionel Messi continues to reign supreme in MLS, topping the league’s market value chart alongside former Barcelona teammate Riqui Puig. Despite his age, the Argentine superstar remains one of the most valuable players in the league.
The current Major League Soccer season in the United States is still in its early stages, but it is already taking shape in terms of the teams that will fight for the title and also those that will flounder until the end at the bottom of the standings. In that context, Lionel Messi is always a focal point.
Recently, the specialized website Transfermarkt carried out an update related to the market value of each and every player who plays in the highest category of the aforementioned North American country. And the truth is that La Pulga looks down on practically everyone since he shares the top spot.
Currently, the world champion with the Argentine national team in Qatar 2022 has a market value of 20 million euros. And who equals his line is someone who knew how to wear the colors of Barcelona just like him: Riqui Puig, who is defending the colors of Los Angeles Galaxy, another heavyweight of MLS.
Meanwhile, the podium is completed by Emmanuel Latte Lath, a 26-year-old Ivorian attacker who plays for Atlanta United. The African currently has a valuation of no less than 18 million euros and is one of the proper names that grew the most after being valued at 8 million of the same currency.
MLS’s most valuable players
Here’s a look at the top 10 most valuable players in MLS, according to Transfermarkt:
1- Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) Current market value: 20 million euros.
2- Riqui Puig (Los Angeles Galaxy) Current market value: 20 million euros.
3- Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) Current market value: 18 million euros.
4- Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati) Current market value: 14 million euros.
5- Evander (Cincinnati) Current market value: 14 million euros.
6- Gabriel Pec (Los Angeles Galaxy) Current market value: 12 million euros.
7- Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) Current market value: 12 million euros.
8- Miguel Almirón (Atlanta United) Current market value: 12 million euros.
9- Joseph Paintsil (Los Angeles Galaxy) Current market value: 10 million euros.
10- Aleksey Miranchuk (Atlanta United) Current market value: 10 million euros.
