Major League Soccer has seen some of the world’s best players grace its league since launching in 1996. It has seen the likes of Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and David Beckham dazzle crowds across the continent.
Even though the American top-tier may not yet be at the same level as some of Europe’s most significant leagues, the transformation it has undergone over its 30 years has been formative.
The level of play has continuously elevated in sync with being the most parity-filled league in the world. Yet, it’s often not the world’s best players that rank among the best in MLS history; instead, talents that fit the league, even from pathways such as the MLS SuperDraft, reign supreme.
Let’s take a look at the best MLS players who have made a name for themselves and helped push the league to where it is today.
