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·27 July 2026

FanSided MLS

·27 July 2026

Aaj tak, Major League Soccer ke shuru hone ke 30 saal baad, 5,500 se zyada khiladi ek aisi competition mein utar chuke hain jo waqt ke saath kaafi badal gayi hai. 90s ke aakhri daur mein league jaisi dikhti thi, jab ek stage par sirf 10 teams thi, uski tulna aaj ki 30 clubs wali league se karna mushkil hai, jahaan football ke kuch sabse bade sitare khel rahe hain. Isliye all-time ke sabse bade 30 khiladiyon ko shortlist karna bilkul aasaan kaam nahi hai.

Kaafi saare factors ko dhyan mein rakha gaya, jinmein longevity, clubs trophies, individual honours aur North American soccer mein overall legacy shaamil the.

Itne saare honourable mentions hain ki hum kaafi der tak yahin ruk sakte the. Neeche di gayi ranking mein pre-DP MLS era shayad thodi underrepresented hai, kyunki former MVPs jaise Jason Kreis, Tony Meola, Álex Pineda Chacón, Carlos Ruíz, Amado Guevara, Taylor Twellman aur anya kuch khiladi cut mein jagah nahi bana paaye.

Aaj ke modern daur mein bhi hum Carles Gil, Alejandro Pozuelo, David Villa aur Lucho Acosta jaise naamon ke liye jagah nahi nikaal sake. Kai global superstars MLS tak aaye, lekin top 30 mein jagah pakki karne ke liye kaafi asar nahi chhod paaye, jinmein Kaká, Sergio Busquets, Wayne Rooney aur bahut saare aur naam shaamil hain.

Aur agar hum ye list do saal baad phir se banayein, to kaun jaane, Antoine Griezmann, Son Heung-min, Robert Lewandowski, Anders Dreyer ya Thomas Müller jaise current stars is list mein ghus aayein. In sab caveats ke saath, yeh raha hamara top 30 countdown.

Nov 3, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Seattle Sounders FC forward Raúl Ruidíaz (9) leaves the pitch in the first half against the Houston Dynamo FC in a 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One match at Shell Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect

Seattle Sounders field ke andar aur bahar, dono jagah MLS ke sabse successful clubs mein se ek rahe hain, aur Raúl Ruidíaz unke sabse bade legends mein se ek hain. Rave Green ke liye unke 82 goals club ke modern history mein second-most hain, aur unhone team ko back-to-back MLS Cups tak pahunchane mein madad ki, 2019 final mein Toronto ke khilaaf Lumen Field par jeet ke waqt goal bhi kiya. Peruvian striker ko aur bhi alag banata hai Sounders ki CONCACAF Champions League triumph mein unka role, jahan unhone 2022 mein Pumas UNAM ke khilaaf final jeet mein do goals kiye. Seattle 2000 ke baad competition jeetne wali aakhri MLS club bani hui hai, aur iski badi wajah Ruidíaz hi hain.

May 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) celebrates after scoring a goal against Los Angeles Football Club during the second half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

MLS number 10s ki league ho sakti hai, lekin ek achha number 10 milna mushkil kaam hai. Nashville ne expansion ke saath hi Hany Mukhtar mein bilkul sahi choice ki. German player Boys in Gold ke saath unke existence ke bilkul shuru se jude hue hain, aur 233 appearances mein 101 goals ke saath 60 assists bhi jode hain. Unhe 2022 mein MVP chuna gaya, jab unhone us saal 23 regular season goals kiye, aur pichhle saal Nashville ko unka pehla major silverware dilaya. Nashville ne U.S. Open Cup jeeti, Texas mein final mein Austin FC ko 2-1 se haraya, aur Mukhtar ne bilkul sahi tareeke se scoring ka khata khola.

Position: Attacking midfielderMLS Clubs: Nashville (2020-present)Trophies and accolades: U.S. Open Cup and MVP.

Nov 23, 2025; Chester, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union keeper Andre Blake (18) reacts against New York City FC in the second half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Top 30 mein jagah banane wale eklaute goalkeeper Andre Blake ko apni position ka MLS goat kehne ki daud mein zaroor hona chahiye. Jamaican ko Philadelphia Union ne SuperDraft mein pick kiya tha, aur yeh faisla kitna sahi saabit hua, kyunki tab se woh lagbhag hamesha unke number one rahe hain. Ab tak unke 340 appearances ho chuke hain aur 106 clean sheets bhi. Blake ne Union ko do Supporters' Shields jeetne mein madad ki aur 2022 mein MLS Cup tak pahunchaya, jahan LAFC ne penalties par unhe hara diya. Woh akele aise player hain jinhone goalkeeper of the year ka award teen baar jeeta hai, aur yeh kaam unhone saat seasons mein phaila kar kiya, jo unki consistency ko aur majbooti se dikhata hai.

Position: GoalkeeperMLS Clubs: Philadelphia Union (2014-present) Trophies and accolades: Supporters' Shield X2.

Oct 5, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; LAFC forward Denis Bouanga (99) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half against Atlanta United FC at BMO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

2018 mein league join karne ke baad se LAFC ne lagataar safalta ka maza liya hai, aur Denis Bouanga iski badi wajah rahe hain. 2022 mein California aane se pehle woh Ligue 2 mein bhatak rahe the, lekin Los Angeles mein legend ban chuke hain, Black and Gold ke liye 176 appearances mein 116 goals ke saath. Unhone apne pehle full season ke ant mein MLS Golden Boot jeeti, saath hi teen major trophies bhi jeete, jinmein 2022 ka MLS Cup shaamil hai, aur agle saal ke showpiece occasion mein bhi goal kiya, haalaanki us waqt Steve Cherundolo ki team Columbus mein haar gayi thi. Iske alawa, Club World Cup play-off mein Club América ke khilaaf Bouanga ka winner American soccer history ka sabse lucrative goal bana hua hai.

Position: WinerMLS Clubs: LAFC (2022-present)Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup, Supporters' Shield & U.S. Open Cup.

Early MLS era ke asli greats mein se ek, centre-back Eddie Pope ko is list mein zaroor hona chahiye tha. Unke golden goal ne 1996 mein Foxborough mein LA Galaxy ke khilaaf D.C. United ko pehla MLS Cup dilaya, jo Black and Red side ke liye pehle chaar seasons mein teen titles ka hissa tha. D.C. ke saath apne chhe seasons mein unhone aath major honours jode, phir MetroStars aur Real Salt Lake ke saath stints aaye, aur saath hi 82 USMNT caps bhi mile, jo unhe us daur se kaafi aage ka top-class central defender banata hai.

Position: Centre-backMLS Clubs: D.C. United, New Jersey MetroStars & Real Salt Lake.Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup X3, Supporters' Shield X2 & CONCACAF Champions League.

Mar 31, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Dynamo midfielder DaMarcus Beasley (7) controls the ball during the game against the New England Revolution at BBVA Compass Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

England, Scotland, Netherlands, Germany aur Mexico mein bhi khelne ke bawajood, MLS longevity ke maamle mein DaMarcus Beasley se kam hi khiladi aage honge. Apna career LA Galaxy se shuru karne ke baad unhone Chicago Fire ke saath teen major honours jeete, aur league se ek decade door rehne ke baad Houston Dynamo ke liye sign karke laut aaye, jinke liye unhone 137 baar appearance di. Beasley 2018 mein Orange ke captain the jab unhone Union ko hara kar U.S. Open Cup jeeti, aur woh left-back par hamesha reliable, hamesha solid performer rahe, jinhone Lone Star State aur uske aage bhi apni nishaani chhodi.

Position: Left-backMLS Clubs: LA Galaxy, Chicago Fire & Houston Dynamo. Trophies and accolades: Supporters' Shield & U.S. Open Cup X3.

Apr 4, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Luis Suarez (9) celebrates after scoring a goal against Austin FC during the second half at Nu Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Jab Luis Suárez 37 saal ki umar mein Inter Miami aaye, aur career ke aakhri daur mein kai injury issues se bhi joojh chuke the, to bahuton ne Uruguayan ko khatam ho chuka keh diya tha. Lekin unhone Herons ke liye sirf 101 appearances mein 51 goals aur 30 assists kar diye. Unhone 20 baar net kiya, aur ek goal har 96 minutes mein average kiya, jab Miami ne 2024 mein Supporters' Shield jeeti aur saath hi single-season points record bhi banaya. Suárez shayad dheere ho rahe hain, lekin is saal ke 13 outings mein unke 9 goals yeh saabit karte hain ki unki umar ke bawajood woh MLS level par ab bhi elite striker hain.

Position: Striker MLS Clubs: Inter Miami (2024-present) Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup & Supporters' Shield.

Mar 1, 2020; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) celebrates after scoring a goal on a penalty kick during the second half against Minnesota United at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports

Woh Argentina ke Lanús mein paida aur pale-bade zaroor hue, lekin Diego Valeri ka ghar hamesha Portland hi rahega. Timbers ke saath apne aath saal aur chhe mahine mein unhone 300 se zyada appearances kiye, 100 goals aur 78 assists jode. 2015 ke MLS Cup final mein unhone goal kiya jab Portland ne Columbus Crew ko 2-1 se haraya, aur do saal baad league ke MVP bane. Yeh kaha ja sakta hai ki Valeri ab bhi Portland ke modern soccer history ke sabse important figures mein se ek hain.

Position: Attacking midfielderMLS Clubs: Portland Timbers (2013-2021)Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup & MLS is Back Tournament.

Jul 23, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy forward Robbie Keane (7) celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Robbie Keane ne apne varied career mein 11 clubs ke liye khela, aur woh Republic of Ireland ke all-time top-scorer bhi rahe, lekin shayad unka sabse behtareen roop humein California mein dekhne ko mila. 31 saal ki umar mein LA Galaxy join karne ke baad Keane shayad MLS history ki sabse dominant side ka ek pivotal member ban gaye. Unhone Galaxy ke liye 165 appearances mein 104 goals kiye, chaar saal mein teen MLS Cups jeete, aur 2012 aur 2014 ke final victories mein goal bhi kiya. Isse unhe 2014 mein MVP award mila, aur unka regular season goal ratio ek har 130 minutes ka raha, jise bahut kam log kabhi behtar kar paayenge.

Position: StrikerMLS Clubs: LA Galaxy (2011-2016)Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup X3 & Supporters' Shield.

Agla khiladi lene ke liye humein MLS ke early era mein lautna padega, yani Predrag Radosavljević, jo zyada tar Preki ke naam se jaane jaate hain. Yugoslavia mein janme, woh USMNT international bhi bane aur MLS legend bhi. Kansas City Wizards ke liye unhone 241 appearances kiye, jo sirf nau aadmiyon se kam hai, aur SKC ke liye 78 goals bhi kiye, jo aaj tak record hai. Preki 2000 mein unki MLS Cup jeet ke liye key the, aur Miami Fusion ke ek chhote stint ke baad Missouri laut aaye. Unhe 1997 aur 2003 dono mein MVP title mila, aur aise sirf do log hain jinhone yeh award ek se zyada baar jeeta hai, doosre Lionel Messi hain, jo kisi bure saath nahi.

Position: MidfielderMLS Clubs: Kansas City Wizards & Miami Fusion.Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup & Supporters' Shield X2.

Jun 25, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Darlington Nagbe (6) the ball as Atlanta United midfielder Mateusz Klich (43) defends during the first half at Lower.com Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

445 appearances ke saath, Darlington Nagbe se zyada MLS appearances sirf paanch logon ne ki hain, lekin bahut kam khiladi unse zyada influential rahe hain. Liberia mein paida hue, woh 11 saal ki umar mein United States aaye, aur apne adopted homeland mein apni pehchaan banayi. Nagbe ne Portland, Atlanta aur phir Columbus ke saath MLS Cup jeeti, aur woh un das khiladiyon mein se ek hain jinhone chaar ya usse zyada Philip F. Anschutz Trophies uthaye hain, lekin teen alag clubs ke saath aisa karne wale woh akele hain. Deep-lying playmaker ke roop mein Nagbe ke paas sirf 25 USMNT caps the, lekin woh apne samay se aage ka player tha, aisa jo U.S. mein bahut kam dekhne ko milta hai.

Position: Defensive midfielderMLS Clubs: Portland Timbers, Atlanta United & Columbus Crew.Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup X4, U.S. Open Cup & Leagues Cup.

Apr 13, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore (17) celebrates his goal against the Seattle Sounders FC during the first half at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports

Uthaar-chadhav se bhare career ke baad, American Jozy Altidore ko asal ghar Canada mein hi mila. Red Bulls se shuruaat karne ke baad unhone kaafi European clubs ke chakkar kaate, mixed results ke saath, aur phir 2015 mein Toronto ke liye MLS mein laut aaye. Altidore ne TFC ke liye 173 appearances mein 79 goals kiye, jinmein se 18 2017 mein aaye jab Greg Vanney ki team ne treble jeeta, MLS Cup mein Sounders ke khilaaf opening goal bhi unhi ka tha. Woh Toronto team shayad MLS history ki sabse behtareen single-season side thi, aur Altidore unke sabse dangerous finisher the.

Position: StrikerMLS Clubs: New York Red Bulls, Toronto FC & New England Revolution.Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup, Supporters' Shield & Canadian Championship X3.

Nov 8, 2018; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro (10) celebrates after scoring a goal on a penalty kick against the Portland Timbers during overtime at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports

Apni history ke dauran MLS aisi league rahi hai jahan mercurial, talented attacking midfielders, jo higher level par poori tarah se nahi chamak paaye, aa kar flourish kar sakte hain. Nicolás Lodeiro is category ke sabse behtareen khiladiyon mein se ek hain. Uruguayan sabse zyada Seattle ke liye jaane jaate hain, jahan unhone Sounders ke liye 231 appearances, 58 goals aur 62 assists kiye. Woh Rave Green side ke key figure the jo paanch mein se chaar MLS Cups mein nazar aayi aur unmein se do jeeti, saath hi 2022 ke do-legged CONCACAF Champions League Final mein teen baar goal bhi kiya. Us final mein Pumas ke khilaaf Sounders ki jeet kisi bhi MLS side ki sabse badi achievement maani jaati hai, aur yeh Lodeiro ke bina mumkin nahi hoti.

Position: Attacking midfielderMLS Clubs: Seattle Sounders, Orlando City & Houston Dynamo. Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup X2 & CONCACAF Champions League.

Mar 11, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the first half at Avaya Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Jab bhi prolific MLS goal scorers ki baat hoti hai, Chris Wondolowski ka naam list mein kaafi upar aata hai. Houston Dynamo ke saath back-to-back MLS Cups jeetne ke baad striker 2009 mein San Jose laut aaye aur agle 12 seasons Quakes ke saath bitaye, club legend ban gaye. Kul mila kar Wondolowski ne San Jose ke liye 401 matches mein 176 goals kiye, do Supporters' Shields jeete, aur 2012 mein MVP aur Golden Boot dono haasil kiye. Us saal unhone 27 regular season goals kiye the, jo league history mein ab tak sirf teen aise khiladiyon ne cross kiye hain jo is list mein abhi aage aane wale hain. Wondolowski 171 goals ke saath MLS ke all-time leading scorer bane hue hain, aur yeh record todna bahut mushkil hoga.

Position: Striker MLS Clubs: San Jose Earthquakes & Houston DynamoTrophies and accolades: MLS Cup X2 & Supporters' Shield X2.

Early MLS era ke genuine superstars mein se ek Marco Etcheverry the. Bolivian ne apni national team ko '94 World Cup tak pahunchaya, jo 1950 ke baad unki ab tak ki sirf appearance hai, aur isse America mein unpar dhyan zaroor gaya. MLS shuru hote hi woh D.C. United se jud gaye aur unki early dominance ka hissa bane. Etcheverry ne Black and Red ke saath aath major honours jeete, jinmein CONCACAF Champions League aur pehle chaar MLS Cups mein se teen shaamil the, aur har baar woh starting eleven mein the. Technically gifted yeh player league ke modern daur mein bhi poori tarah fit baithta.

Position: Attacking midfielder.MLS Clubs: D.C. United (1996-2003)Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup X3, Supporters' Shield X2 & CONCACAF Champions League.

Hum un dono ko alag karna mushkil samjhte the, isi liye ranking mein woh ek-doosre ke bilkul paas hain, kyunki D.C. United ke early years ke doosre superstar Jaime Moreno the. Striker ko unke Bolivian team-mate par edge longevity deti hai, kyunki MetroStars ke ek brief season ke beech bhi, woh D.C. ke liye aane ke 14 saal baad bhi goals karte rahe. Kul mila kar Moreno ne Black and Red ke liye 400 se zyada appearances mein 155 goals kiye, 12 major honours jeete, jinmein chaar MLS Cups shaamil hain, 1997 mein MVP bane, aur all-time MLS scorers chart mein paanchvein number par hain.

Position: StrikerMLS Clubs: D.C. United & New Jersey MetroStars. Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup X4, Supporters' Shield X4 & CONCACAF Champions' Cup.

Mar 30, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew forward Gyasi Zardes (11) celebrates a first half goal against Atlanta United at MAPFRE Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports

100 club ke ek aur member, Gyasi Zardes se zyada MLS goals score karne mein kam hi log itne proficient rahe hain. USMNT striker ne Galaxy aur Crew dono ke saath MLS Cup jeeti, 2014 final mein goal kiya, aur 2020 mein Columbus ki glory ki raah mein 15 baar net kiya. Kul mila kar unhone career 106 MLS goals ke saath khatam kiya, jisse woh all-time list mein tenth number par rahe, aur apni pehchaan achchhi tarah chhod gaye.

Position: StrikerMLS Clubs: LA Galaxy, Columbus Crew, Colorado Rapids & Austin FC. Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup X2 & Campeones Cup.

Jun 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; LAFC forward Kei Kamara (23) celebrates after scoring the game tying goal during the second half against Austin FC at Q2 Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect

12 alag MLS clubs ka representation karne wale eklaute shakhs Kei Kamara league legend hain. Unke 147 MLS goals league history mein second-most hain, sirf Wondolowski se peeche, aur unhone apne har club ke liye kam se kam ek goal kiya, final FC Cincinnati ko chhod kar. Sierra Leone international ne Sporting KC aur LAFC ke saath do U.S. Open Cups jeeti, lekin Philip F. Anschutz Trophy kabhi nahi utha sake, kyunki 2013 mein SKC ke title jeetne se pehle woh Norwich chale gaye the. Ek asli journeyman goal scorer, jaisa shayad hum phir kabhi na dekhein.

Position: StrikerMLS Clubs: Columbus, San Jose, Houston, SKC, New England, Vancouver, Colorado, Minnesota, Montréal, Chicago, LAFC & Cincinnati. Trophies and accolades: U.S. Open Cup X2.

Aug 25, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernandez (9) celebrates after scoring a goal against LAFC in the Leagues Cup Final at Lower.com Field. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect

Cucho Hernández MLS mein bahut lambi muddat tak nahi rahe, lekin unhone apni pehchaan zaroor chhodi. Europe mein nomadic career ke baad woh 2022 mein Columbus aaye, aur sirf 94 outings mein Crew ke liye 58 goals aur 26 assists kar diye, jo Wilfried Nancy ke under unki success ka bada kaaran bana. Black and Gold ne 2023 mein MLS Cup jeeti, final victory over LAFC mein Colombian ne goal kiya, aur phir aath mahine baad Leagues Cup Final mein jab dono teams phir milein to brace bhi lagayi, jo Crew ne dubara jeeti. Hernández ko 2023 mein MVP crown mila, aur phir February 2025 mein $16 million mein Real Betis ko bech diya gaya, jo Cucho ki quality ko aur underline karta hai.

Position: StrikerMLS Clubs: Columbus Crew (2022-2025) Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup & Leagues Cup.

May 5, 2018; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York Red Bulls forward Bradley Wright-Phillips (99) celebrates after scoring against New York City FC during the first half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

London mein paida aur pale-bade Bradley Wright-Phillips ko United States aane tak kabhi apna asli footballing home nahi mila. Englishman aaj bhi New York Red Bulls ke all-time top scorer hain 126 ke saath, jo kisi aur se kaafi zyada hai, aur unke poore MLS career mein 117 goals rahe. RBNY ke saath unhone teen Supporters' Shields jeete, haalaanki MLS Cup tak kabhi nahi pahunch paaye, aur career ke ant mein LA aur Columbus ke chhote stints bhi aaye. Wright-Phillips phir bhi poori tarah se North America ke sabse behtareen khiladiyon mein se ek maane jaate hain.

Position: StrikerMLS Clubs: New York Red Bulls, LAFC & Columbus Crew.Trophies and accolades: Supporters' Shield X3 & Campeones Cup.

Aaj ke daur mein MLS mein global superstars ka khelna normal baat ban chuki hai, lekin Carlos Valderrama is trend ke trailblazer the. Colombia ke liye World Cups mein chamakne ke baad, midfielder ne 1996 mein league launch hone se pehle hi usse join kar liya aur pehla-ever Supporters' Shield aur MVP jeeta. Unki legacy ko is baat se nuksan pahunchta hai ki jiske liye unhone 128 baar khela, yani Tampa Bay Mutiny, woh 2002 mein band ho gayi; unhone defunct Miami Fusion ka bhi representation kiya. Phir bhi, league ke shuruati saalon mein Valderrama ka impact kabhi bhoolna nahi chahiye.

Position: MidfielderMLS Clubs: Tampa Bay Mutiny, Miami Fusion & Colorado Rapids. Trophies and accolades: Supporters' Shield & MVP.

October 27, 2012; Chester, PA USA; New York Red Bulls forward Thierry Henry (14), celebrates his goal against the Philadelphia Union at PPL Park in Chester. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Thierry Henry shayad 33 saal ki umar mein Major League Soccer aaye, ek ultra-successful European career ke baad, lekin phir bhi unhone league par poora raj kiya. New York Red Bulls ke liye 135 outings mein Frenchman ne 52 goals aur 40 assists kiye, yani average mein har 124 minutes par ek goal contribution. Unhone apne chaaron full years mein regular season goals mein double figures cross kiye. Is dauran RBNY ne ek Supporters' Shield jeeti, lekin MLS Cup tak kabhi nahi pahunch paaye, aur yahi Henry ke record par eklauta daag raha.

Position: Striker MLS Clubs: New York Red Bulls (2010-2014)Trophies and accolades: Supporters' Shield.

Aug 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco (10) celebrates his goal against the Philadelphia Union on a penalty kick during the first half at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

MLS mein apne time ke dauran sab kuch jeetne wale khiladi Sebastian Giovinco the. Jab Italian 2015 mein Juventus se Toronto aaye, to ise ek badi coup mana gaya, aur yeh bilkul sahi sabit hua. Apne pehle saal mein unhone 33 regular season appearances mein 22 goals aur 13 assists kiye, aur MVP bhi bane. Lekin unki sabse badi kamyabi do saal baad aayi, jab unhone 20 goals karke Toronto ko treble jeetne mein madad ki, aur Seattle se 12 mahine pehle MLS Cup final mein hui haar ka badla liya. Sirf 160 cms lambe Giovinco ki quality MLS mein unhe rokna namumkin bana deti thi.

Position: Attacking midfielder.MLS Clubs: Toronto FC (2015-2019) Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup, Supporters' Shield & Canadian Championship X3.

May 20, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) celebrates after a goal against the Houston Dynamo in the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

All-time best MLS teams ki list banate waqt, 2018 mein apne sirf doosre hi saal MLS Cup jeetne wali Atlanta United side ko bilkul upar rakhna padega. Us waqt unke do superstars mein se ek Miguel Almirón the. Paraguayan ne Tata Martino ki team ke us triumphant campaign mein 12 goals aur 13 assists jode, aur phir $27 million mein Newcastle United ko bech diya gaya. Premier League mein theek-thaak career ke baad woh pichhle saal Five Stripes mein laut aaye, jo unki legacy ko thoda nuksan pahunchata hai, kyunki ab woh 32 saal ke hain aur Atlanta ki current form bhi kharab hai. Phir bhi, yeh bhoolna nahi chahiye ki young Almirón kitne electrifying the.

Position: WingerMLS Clubs: Atlanta United (2016-2019 & 2025-present) Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup

Nov 25, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the New York Red Bulls during the first half of the first leg of the MLS Eastern Conference Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports

Us early Atlanta United project ka doosra chehra Josef Martínez the. Serie A mein Torino ke saath underwhelming rehne ke baad Venezuelan ne Georgia mein zaroor phal-fula. Martínez ne Five Stripes ke liye 158 outings mein 111 goals kiye, MLS Cup mein deadlock todte hue, aur Campeones Cup secure karne wala winner bhi maara. Unka 2018 ka Golden Boot winning tally, 31 regular season goals ke saath, league history mein second-highest hai. Uske baad se woh Miami, Montréal aur San Jose mein idhar-udhar ghoomte rahe, lekin woh heights dobara nahi chhu sake. Phir bhi Mercedes-Benz Stadium mein Martínez ko ab bhi all-time best MLS centre-forward banne ka candidate maana ja sakta hai.

Position: StrikerMLS Clubs: Atlanta United, Inter Mimai, CF Montréal & San Jose Earthqakes. Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup, U.S. Open Cup & Leagues Cup.

Sep 15, 2019; Carson, CA, USA; LA Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (9) celebrates a goal during the second half against Sporting Kansas City at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports

Major League Soccer par Zlatan Ibrahimović jitna asar kuch hi superstars ne chhoda hai. Swede ne Manchester United ke liye khelte hue apna ACL rupture kar liya tha aur us waqt 35 saal ke the, to aam taur par zyadaatar khiladi kabhi wapas nahi aa paate. Lekin Zlatan aam khiladi nahi hain. Fit hote hi unhone 2018 mein LA Galaxy join kiya aur soccer history ke sabse behtareen debuts mein se ek diya. Pehle-ever El Tráfico mein Galaxy 3-0 se peeche the, aur jab Zlatan ko introduce kiya gaya to ek goal wapas la chuke the. Phir unhone ek zabardast screamer maar kar score level kiya, aur agar aapne woh nahi dekha, to zaroor dhoondhiye, uske baad stoppage time winner ke liye header bhi kiya. Apni entry dikhane ka bura tareeka nahi. Overall, Ibrahimović ne Galaxy ke liye 58 appearances mein 53 goals kiye, lekin koi major trophy unke naam nahi tha.

Position: Striker MLS Clubs: LA Galaxy (2018-2019)Trophies and accolades: MLS Greatest Goal of all-time award.

Nov 20, 2011; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan (10) celebrates after a goal against the Houston Dynamo during the second half of the 2011 MLS Cup at the Home Depot Center. The Los Angeles Galaxy won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Galaxy theme par hi bane rehte hue, Landon Donovan ko USMNT goat hone ka daawa milta hai. MLS mein unhone San Jose se shuruaat ki, Quakes ke saath do MLS Cups mein starting ki aur jeeta, aur phir Los Angeles mein ek icon ban gaye. Donovan ne LA ke saath chaar aur MLS Cups jeete, aur total six ka unka tally league record hai jo shayad kabhi na toota jaaye. Overall, Bayern Munich aur Everton ke brief stints ke beech, unhone Galaxy ke liye 310 baar khela, 135 goals aur 101 assists kiye, aur LA side jo league par haavi thi uski ek central figure rahe. MVP trophy ab Donovan ke honour mein naamit hai.

Position: Winger MLS Clubs: San Jose Earthquakes & LA Galaxy.Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup X6, Supporters' Shield X2 & U.S. Open Cup.

Apr 16, 2023; Carson, California, USA; Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela (10) celebrates after assisting a goal on a corner kick during the second half against the Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect

Los Angeles ke doosre hisse ko dekhte hue, MLS history mein kisi bhi player ka shayad sabse behtareen single-season Carlos Vela ne diya tha. Mixed European career ke baad Mexican turant hi California mein legend ban gaye. 2019 mein unhone 31 regular season games mein 34 goals kiye, sirf chhah appearances mein net nahi kar paaye, aur 34 ka yeh tally league record ab tak bana hua hai. Iske saath unhone Golden Boot aur MVP jeeta, LAFC ki success ke front mein rahe, aur 2022 mein Black and Gold ko MLS Cup glory tak captain kiya, club ke liye overall 93 goals bhi kiye.

Position: ForwardMLS Clubs: LAFC (2018-2024)Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup, Supporters' Shield X2 & U.S. Open Cup.

Dec 1, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham (23) kicks a penalty kick against the Houston Dynamo during the first half of the 2012 MLS Cup game at the Home Depot Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Bina kisi bahas ke, MLS history mein sabse important figure David Beckham hain. 2007 mein Real Madrid se LA Galaxy aane se DP rule ka janm hua, jo roster rule mein sabse bada badlav tha jo kabhi dekha gaya. 2009 MLS Cup mein RSL ke khilaaf penalties par haarne ke baad, Beckham ke Galaxy ne 2011 aur 2012 mein Philip F. Anschutz Trophy jeeti, aur do Supporters' Shields bhi uthaye. Bruce Arena ki team un sabse behtareen sides mein se ek thi jo humne kabhi dekhi hain. Pitch par Beckham ne ek aisi league ko stardom aur credibility di jo us waqt abhi bhi apni jagah banane ki koshish kar rahi thi, isliye sochiye agar woh kabhi aaye hi na hote to MLS aaj kahaan hota.

Position: WingerMLS Clubs: LA Galaxy (2007-2012)Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup X2 & Supporters' Shield X2.

Nov 8, 2025; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring against Nashville SC during the first half at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Woh abhi bhi league ke active player ho sakte hain, aur kitne arse tak rahenge yeh pata nahi, lekin MLS goat ek hi ho sakta tha. Inter Miami ke liye 104 appearances mein Lionel Messi ne 90 goals aur 51 assists kiye hain, yani har 61 minutes mein ek goal involvement. Bilkul absurd. 2024 mein Herons ne single-season points record banaya, jab Messi ne 19 regular season games mein 20 goals kiye, aur phir 2025 play-offs mein poori tarah style dikhaya. Six post-season games mein unhone 6 goals aur 7 assists kiye, aur Miami ko pehli baar MLS Cup tak pahunchaya. Messi ke numbers seedhe dara dene wale hain, aur World Cup mein sabko yeh yaad dilaate hain ki 39 saal ki umar mein bhi woh kitne shaan-daar hain. Asli sawaal yeh hai ki South Florida mein unke waqt ke dauran aur kitne trophies milenge?

Position: ForwardMLS Clubs: Inter Miami (2023-present) Trophies and accolades: MLS Cup, Supporters' Shield & Leagues Cup.

Is team ko banana, aur use bahut zyada top-heavy na banana, ek challenge tha, lekin yeh raha hamara behtareen attempt, roughly 3-4-3 mein:

Andre Blake

Darlington Nagbe, Eddie Pope, DaMarcus Beasley

David Beckham, Carlos Valderrama, Marco Etcheverry & Nicolás Lodeiro.