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Transfermarkt lately up to date the market values of 855 Main League Soccer (MLS) gamers, leading to a notable shift on the high of the rankings. Lionel Messi and Riqui Puig now share the highest spot, every valued at €20 million.
Regardless of his 30 purpose contributions in 19 video games, Messi’s market worth decreased by €5 million to €20 million. Transfermarkt Information Administrator North America, Dominic Becker, defined the adjustment: “With 30 purpose contributions in 19 video games, Messi stays the perfect participant within the league. However father time has additionally impacted the perfect footballer of all time. In consequence, we needed to make an age-related adjustment to his market worth.”
Even with the discount, Messi stays the world’s most dear participant over 34, €5 million forward of Robert Lewandowski and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Riqui Puig’s market worth elevated to €20 million, mirroring Messi’s valuation. Becker praised Puig’s pivotal function in LA Galaxy’s MLS Cup victory: “Puig has elevated the LA Galaxy to new heights. His performances had been basic for the membership successful the MLS Cup for the primary time in ten years. His technical skills, the attention for teammates, and the power to complete are unparalleled in MLS. Ought to he preserve his type after his ACL damage, then it is just a query of time for him to return to a top-five league.” Puig suffered an ACL damage within the Western Convention Last however nonetheless offered the game-winning help.
Important upgrades for LA Galaxy and Columbus Crew gamers
Different LA Galaxy gamers additionally acquired important market worth will increase following their playoff run: Joseph Paintsil (€10 million), Dejan Joveljić (€6.5 million), and Gabriel Pec (€12 million). Becker highlighted Pec’s potential: “Gabriel Pec, along with Joveljić and Paintsil, has fashioned one of many best-attacking trios in MLS historical past… Pec has all the pieces an elite winger wants: velocity, technical potential, a watch for his teammate, and good ending. It isn’t shocking that each Arsenal and Liverpool have an interest within the 23-year-old Brazilian.”
Pec scored 21 targets and 18 assists in 41 video games this season. Columbus Crew’s Cucho Hernández additionally noticed a major improve (€15 million), reflecting his 40 purpose contributions in 41 video games.
Different gamers receiving notable upgrades embrace: Evander (Portland Timbers), Mateusz Bogusz (LAFC), Lewis Morgan (New York Pink Bulls), and Diego Luna (Actual Salt Lake Metropolis). Becker particularly talked about Lewis Morgan’s contributions to the Pink Bulls’ MLS Cup run.
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