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7.12.2025
ESPN ranked the top ten best and worst designated players in MLS history. The designated player rule allows league clubs to select three players who will not count against the salary cap. This measure allows you to attract stars without the risk of not meeting the limit.
The top ten players who occupied the corresponding slots include:
1. Robbie Keane, Los Angeles Galaxy.
2. Sebastian Giovinco, Toronto.
3. Carlos Vela, Los Angeles.
4. Lionel Messi, Inter Miami.
5. Diego Valeri, Portland.
6. Thierry Henry, New York Red Bulls.
7. Joseph Martinez, Atlanta United.
8. Landon Donovan, Los Angeles Galaxy.
9. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Los Angeles Galaxy.
10. Clint Dempsey, Seattle.
The top ten worst designated players in MLS history include such notable players as Rafael Marquez (New York Red Bulls, 1st place), Steven Gerrard (Galaxy, 2nd place), Blaise Matuidi (Inter Miami, 5th place), Nery Castillo (Chicago Fire, 6th place), Denilson (Dallas, 7th place), Mista (Toronto, 10th place).
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Messi is the 4th best designated player in MLS history according to ESPN, Henry is 6th, Ibrahimovic is 9th. Gerrard, Matuidi and Marquez in the bottom ten
7.12.2025
ESPN ranked the top ten best and worst designated players in MLS history. The designated player rule allows league clubs to select three players who will not count against the salary cap. This measure allows you to attract stars without the risk of not meeting the limit.
The top ten players who occupied the corresponding slots include:
1. Robbie Keane, Los Angeles Galaxy.
2. Sebastian Giovinco, Toronto.
3. Carlos Vela, Los Angeles.
4. Lionel Messi, Inter Miami.
5. Diego Valeri, Portland.
6. Thierry Henry, New York Red Bulls.
7. Joseph Martinez, Atlanta United.
8. Landon Donovan, Los Angeles Galaxy.
9. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Los Angeles Galaxy.
10. Clint Dempsey, Seattle.
The top ten worst designated players in MLS history include such notable players as Rafael Marquez (New York Red Bulls, 1st place), Steven Gerrard (Galaxy, 2nd place), Blaise Matuidi (Inter Miami, 5th place), Nery Castillo (Chicago Fire, 6th place), Denilson (Dallas, 7th place), Mista (Toronto, 10th place).
Who will win the 2026 World Cup? 22530 votesSpainEnglandFranceBrazilArgentinaGermanyPortugalNetherlandsSomeone elseShare your answer with the world
Read all news for Leo Messi