Best Attacking Midfielders in the MLS (Jun 2026)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Market Overview: MLS Attacking Midfielders 2023-24

Our database tracked 36 MLS Attacking Midfielders in the 2023-24 season, representing 25 clubs with a combined market value of €139.5M. The average market value for MLS Attacking Midfielders was €3.9M, with the average age at 26.1 years old.

The most valuable attacking midfielder in the MLS was Evander, worth €16.0M and played for FC Cincinnati at 27 years old. The top 5 Attacking Midfielders averaged €9.5M in market value, including Diego Rossi and Aleksey Miranchuk.

Age distribution showed the youngest tracked attacking midfielder was Allan Oyirwoth (19 years, New England Revolution, €400K), while the oldest was Marco Reus (37 years, Los Angeles Galaxy, €1.8M). Research shows Attacking Midfielders typically peak at age 26.

Historical analysis showed 18 Attacking Midfielders (50%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The MLS market for Attacking Midfielders remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2023-24 season.

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Players Tracked

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By Position

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By Season

2025-26 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23

Age Distribution: MLS Attacking Midfielders

The MLS CAM market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (12 players, 33% of market). The 27-29 age group holds the most value at €53.5M, averaging €6.7M per player.

U21 years3 players (8%)

€875KAvg: €292K

Top player: Allan Oyirwoth (€400K)

21-23 years5 players (14%)

€12.6MAvg: €2.5M

Top player: Paxten Aaronson (€7.0M)

24-26 years12 players (33%)

€40.0MAvg: €3.3M

Top player: Mateusz Bogusz (€6.0M)

27-29 years8 players (22%)

€53.5MAvg: €6.7M

Top player: Evander (€16.0M)

30+ years8 players (22%)

€32.5MAvg: €4.1M

Top player: Aleksey Miranchuk (€8.0M)

Top Attacking Midfielders by Age Bracket

U21 Years (3 players)

1. Allan Oyirwoth(19yo)

€400K

2. Olger Escobar(19yo)

€300K

3. Rubén Ramos(19yo)

€175K

21-23 Years (5 players)

1. Paxten Aaronson(22yo)

€7.0M

2. Wikelman Carmona(23yo)

€1.8M

3. Caden Clark(23yo)

€1.5M

4. Jackson Hopkins(21yo)

€1.5M

5. Alexis Fariña(21yo)

€800K

24-26 Years (12 players)

1. Mateusz Bogusz(24yo)

€6.0M

2. David Da Costa(25yo)

€6.0M

3. Nicolás Fernández Mercau(26yo)

€6.0M

4. Iván Jaime(25yo)

€5.0M

5. Onni Valakari(26yo)

€5.0M

27-29 Years (8 players)

1. Evander(27yo)

€16.0M

2. Diego Rossi(28yo)

€8.5M

3. Martín Ojeda(27yo)

€8.0M

4. Djordje Mihailovic(27yo)

€6.5M

5. Pep Biel(29yo)

€5.5M

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

29%of market value

The top 4 Attacking Midfielders (11% of players) control €40.5M

1. Evander€16.0M

2. Diego Rossi€8.5M

3. Aleksey Miranchuk€8.0M

4. Martín Ojeda€8.0M

Market Tiers

High (€15-30M)1 players (3%)

€16.0M

Mid (€5-15M)14 players (39%)

€87.5M

Emerging (<€5M)21 players (58%)

€36.0M

Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 3% of the MLS CAM pool.

High (€15-30M)

1. Evander

FC Cincinnati€16.0M

Mid (€5-15M)

1. Diego Rossi

Columbus Crew€8.5M

2. Aleksey Miranchuk

Atlanta United FC€8.0M

3. Martín Ojeda

Orlando City SC€8.0M

4. Paxten Aaronson

Colorado Rapids€7.0M

5. Djordje Mihailovic

Toronto FC€6.5M

Emerging (<€5M)

1. Cole Bassett

Colorado Rapids€4.0M

2. Manu García

Sporting Kansas City€3.5M

3. Ondrej Lingr

Houston Dynamo FC€3.5M

4. Albert Rusnák

Seattle Sounders FC€3.0M

5. Carles Gil

New England Revolution€2.5M

Club Distribution: MLS Attacking Midfielders

Among 25 MLS clubs, FC Cincinnati leads with 1 Attacking Midfielders worth €16.0M (averaging €16.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 42% of tracked Attacking Midfielders.

FC Cincinnati

1 players • €16.0M

Columbus Crew

2 players • €13.5M

Colorado Rapids

3 players • €12.5M

Houston Dynamo FC

2 players • €9.5M

Atlanta United FC

1 players • €8.0M

Orlando City SC

1 players • €8.0M

Toronto FC

1 players • €6.5M

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

2 players • €6.5M

Portland Timbers

1 players • €6.0M

#10

Nashville SC

1 players • €6.0M

FC Cincinnati (1 Attacking Midfielders)

Evander(27yo)

€16.0M

Columbus Crew (2 Attacking Midfielders)

Diego Rossi(28yo)

€8.5M

Dániel Gazdag(30yo)

€5.0M

Colorado Rapids (3 Attacking Midfielders)

Paxten Aaronson(22yo)

€7.0M

Cole Bassett(24yo)

€4.0M

Theodore Ku-DiPietro(24yo)

€1.5M

Houston Dynamo FC (2 Attacking Midfielders)

Mateusz Bogusz(24yo)

€6.0M

Ondrej Lingr(27yo)

€3.5M

Player Rankings

Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.

Evander

FC Cincinnati • 27 years old

€16.9M

€16.0M

-5.4%

€12.3M€16.7M

Expected: €14.5M

69.5

Diego Rossi

Columbus Crew • 28 years old

€11.0M

€8.5M

-22.6%

€6.3M€8.5M

Expected: €7.4M

58.0

Aleksey Miranchuk

Atlanta United FC • 30 years old

€10.3M

€8.0M

-22.6%

€5.6M€7.6M

Expected: €6.6M

57.3

Martín Ojeda

Orlando City SC • 27 years old

€8.5M

€8.0M

-5.4%

€5.9M€8.0M

Expected: €7.0M

57.2

Paxten Aaronson

Colorado Rapids • 22 years old

€6.1M

€7.0M

+15.6%

€6.3M€8.5M

Expected: €7.4M

56.3

Djordje Mihailovic

Toronto FC • 27 years old

€6.9M

€6.5M

-5.4%

€4.8M€6.5M

Expected: €5.7M

54.7

Mateusz Bogusz

Houston Dynamo FC • 24 years old

€5.2M

€6.0M

+15.6%

€5.2M€7.1M

Expected: €6.1M

54.6

David Da Costa

Portland Timbers • 25 years old

€5.2M

€6.0M

+15.6%

€5.0M€6.7M

Expected: €5.9M

54.1

Hany Mukhtar

Nashville SC • 31 years old

€7.7M

€6.0M

-22.6%

€4.2M€5.7M

Expected: €4.9M

53.8

#10

Nicolás Fernández Mercau

New York City FC • 26 years old

€5.2M

€6.0M

+15.6%

€5.3M€7.1M

Expected: €6.2M

53.7

#11

Pep Biel

Charlotte FC • 29 years old

€7.1M

€5.5M

-22.6%

€3.9M€5.2M

Expected: €4.5M

52.7

#12

Iván Jaime

CF Montréal • 25 years old

€4.3M

€5.0M

+15.6%

€4.2M€5.6M

Expected: €4.9M

51.9

#14

Dániel Gazdag

Columbus Crew • 30 years old

€6.5M

€5.0M

-22.6%

€3.5M€4.7M

Expected: €4.1M

51.6

#13

Ryan Gauld

Vancouver Whitecaps FC • 30 years old

€6.5M

€5.0M

-22.6%

€3.5M€4.7M

Expected: €4.1M

51.6

#15

Onni Valakari

San Diego FC • 26 years old

€4.3M

€5.0M

+15.6%

€4.4M€5.9M

Expected: €5.1M

51.4

#16

Cole Bassett

Colorado Rapids • 24 years old

€3.5M

€4.0M

+15.6%

€3.5M€4.7M

Expected: €4.1M

49.6

#17

Manu García

Sporting Kansas City • 28 years old

€4.5M

€3.5M

-22.6%

€2.6M€3.5M

Expected: €3.0M

47.1

#18

Ondrej Lingr

Houston Dynamo FC • 27 years old

€3.7M

€3.5M

-5.4%

€2.6M€3.5M

Expected: €3.0M

47.1

#19

Albert Rusnák

Seattle Sounders FC • 31 years old

€3.9M

€3.0M

-22.6%

€2.1M€2.8M

Expected: €2.5M

41.6

#20

Carles Gil

New England Revolution • 33 years old

€3.2M

€2.5M

-22.6%

€1.8M€2.6M

Expected: €2.2M

39.5

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Scout Tools

Advanced analytics for scouting and recruitment decisions. Each tool provides unique insights into player value, potential, and market dynamics.

Pre-Peak Value Efficiency (PPVE)

Identifies pre-peak players offering exceptional value relative to their age bracket. Higher PPVE = better value.

Understanding Pre-Peak Value Efficiency (PPVE)

Colorado Rapids's Paxten Aaronson at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 4.67×. That means Paxten Aaronson is valued 4.67× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is Houston Dynamo FC's Mateusz Bogusz, who is 24 years old, with a 1.50× PPVE. Third is David Da Costa of Portland Timbers, who is 25 years old with a 1.50× PPVE.

How PPVE is calculated: PPVE compares a player's current market value to the median value of all players in their age bracket. A PPVE of 4.67× means the player is worth 367% more than typical players their age—making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Paxten AaronsonColorado Rapids

21-23 • 22yo4.67×

€7.0M • 367% above median

Mateusz BoguszHouston Dynamo FC

24-26 • 24yo1.50×

€6.0M • 50% above median

David Da CostaPortland Timbers

24-26 • 25yo1.50×

€6.0M • 50% above median

Allan OyirwothNew England Revolution

U21 • 19yo1.33×

€400K • 33% above median

Iván JaimeCF Montréal

24-26 • 25yo1.25×

€5.0M • 25% above median

Wikelman CarmonaNew York Red Bulls

21-23 • 23yo1.20×

€1.8M • 20% above median

Olger EscobarCF Montréal

U21 • 19yo1.00×

€300K • 0% above median

Cole BassettColorado Rapids

24-26 • 24yo1.00×

€4.0M • 0% above median

Caden ClarkD.C. United

21-23 • 23yo1.00×

€1.5M • 0% above median

Jackson HopkinsD.C. United

21-23 • 21yo1.00×

€1.5M • 0% above median

Rubén RamosLos Angeles Galaxy

U21 • 19yo0.58×

€175K • -42% above median

Alexis FariñaMinnesota United FC

21-23 • 21yo0.53×

€800K • -47% above median

Gabriel PiraniD.C. United

24-26 • 24yo0.50×

€2.0M • -50% above median

Theodore Ku-DiPietroColorado Rapids

24-26 • 24yo0.38×

€1.5M • -63% above median

AZ JacksonVancouver Whitecaps FC

24-26 • 24yo0.38×

€1.5M • -63% above median

Rank	Player	Age	Bracket	Current Value	Bracket Median	PPVE
#1	Paxten Aaronson Colorado Rapids	22	21-23	€7.0M	€1.5M	4.67×
#2	Mateusz Bogusz Houston Dynamo FC	24	24-26	€6.0M	€4.0M	1.50×
#3	David Da Costa Portland Timbers	25	24-26	€6.0M	€4.0M	1.50×
#4	Allan Oyirwoth New England Revolution	19	U21	€400K	€300K	1.33×
#5	Iván Jaime CF Montréal	25	24-26	€5.0M	€4.0M	1.25×
#6	Wikelman Carmona New York Red Bulls	23	21-23	€1.8M	€1.5M	1.20×
#7	Olger Escobar CF Montréal	19	U21	€300K	€300K	1.00×
#8	Cole Bassett Colorado Rapids	24	24-26	€4.0M	€4.0M	1.00×
#9	Caden Clark D.C. United	23	21-23	€1.5M	€1.5M	1.00×
#10	Jackson Hopkins D.C. United	21	21-23	€1.5M	€1.5M	1.00×
#11	Rubén Ramos Los Angeles Galaxy	19	U21	€175K	€300K	0.58×
#12	Alexis Fariña Minnesota United FC	21	21-23	€800K	€1.5M	0.53×
#13	Gabriel Pirani D.C. United	24	24-26	€2.0M	€4.0M	0.50×
#14	Theodore Ku-DiPietro Colorado Rapids	24	24-26	€1.5M	€4.0M	0.38×
#15	AZ Jackson Vancouver Whitecaps FC	24	24-26	€1.5M	€4.0M	0.38×

Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)

Recovery potential from current value to forecasted peak. Shows how much upside remains for players approaching their prime.

Understanding Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)

Los Angeles Galaxy's Rubén Ramos at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Allan Oyirwoth is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 7 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.

In second is CF Montréal's Olger Escobar, who is 19 years old, with a +40% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is Allan Oyirwoth of New England Revolution, who is 19 years old with a +40% RPP (7 years to peak).

How RPP is calculated: RPP compares a player's current market value to their forecasted peak value, calculating the percentage appreciation potential. A 40% RPP means the player is expected to gain 40% value as they enter their prime—making them excellent growth investments.

Recovery Potential by Player

Rubén RamosLos Angeles Galaxy

7yr to peak+40%

€175K → €291K

Olger EscobarCF Montréal

7yr to peak+40%

€300K → €499K

Allan OyirwothNew England Revolution

7yr to peak+40%

€400K → €665K

Jackson HopkinsD.C. United

5yr to peak+30%

€1.5M → €2.2M

Alexis FariñaMinnesota United FC

5yr to peak+30%

€800K → €1.1M

Paxten AaronsonColorado Rapids

4yr to peak+25%

€7.0M → €9.4M

Caden ClarkD.C. United

3yr to peak+20%

€1.5M → €1.9M

Wikelman CarmonaNew York Red Bulls

3yr to peak+20%

€1.8M → €2.2M

Mateusz BoguszHouston Dynamo FC

2yr to peak+14%

€6.0M → €6.9M

Cole BassettColorado Rapids

2yr to peak+14%

€4.0M → €4.6M

Theodore Ku-DiPietroColorado Rapids

2yr to peak+14%

€1.5M → €1.7M

Gabriel PiraniD.C. United

2yr to peak+14%

€2.0M → €2.3M

AZ JacksonVancouver Whitecaps FC

2yr to peak+14%

€1.5M → €1.7M

Iván JaimeCF Montréal

1yr to peak+7%

€5.0M → €5.4M

David Da CostaPortland Timbers

1yr to peak+7%

€6.0M → €6.5M

Rank	Player	Age	Years to Peak	Current	Peak Forecast	RPP %
#1	Rubén Ramos Los Angeles Galaxy	19	7	€175K	€291K	+40%
#2	Olger Escobar CF Montréal	19	7	€300K	€499K	+40%
#3	Allan Oyirwoth New England Revolution	19	7	€400K	€665K	+40%
#4	Jackson Hopkins D.C. United	21	5	€1.5M	€2.2M	+30%
#5	Alexis Fariña Minnesota United FC	21	5	€800K	€1.1M	+30%
#6	Paxten Aaronson Colorado Rapids	22	4	€7.0M	€9.4M	+25%
#7	Caden Clark D.C. United	23	3	€1.5M	€1.9M	+20%
#8	Wikelman Carmona New York Red Bulls	23	3	€1.8M	€2.2M	+20%
#9	Mateusz Bogusz Houston Dynamo FC	24	2	€6.0M	€6.9M	+14%
#10	Cole Bassett Colorado Rapids	24	2	€4.0M	€4.6M	+14%
#11	Theodore Ku-DiPietro Colorado Rapids	24	2	€1.5M	€1.7M	+14%
#12	Gabriel Pirani D.C. United	24	2	€2.0M	€2.3M	+14%
#13	AZ Jackson Vancouver Whitecaps FC	24	2	€1.5M	€1.7M	+14%
#14	Iván Jaime CF Montréal	25	1	€5.0M	€5.4M	+7%
#15	David Da Costa Portland Timbers	25	1	€6.0M	€6.5M	+7%

Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

CF Montréal's Olger Escobar has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 46.4. That means Olger Escobar has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is Los Angeles Galaxy's Rubén Ramos with a 46.4 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Allan Oyirwoth of New England Revolution with a 46.4 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty).

How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 46.4 means the upside is 46.4× greater than the uncertainty—making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.

Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player

Olger EscobarCF Montréal

↑19% / ±0%46.4

Range: €296K - €419K

Rubén RamosLos Angeles Galaxy

↑19% / ±0%46.4

Range: €172K - €244K

Allan OyirwothNew England Revolution

↑19% / ±0%46.4

Range: €394K - €558K

Jackson HopkinsD.C. United

↑10% / ±0%26.9

Range: €1.4M - €1.9M

Alexis FariñaMinnesota United FC

↑10% / ±0%26.9

Range: €730K - €1.0M

Wikelman CarmonaNew York Red Bulls

↑7% / ±0%22.0

Range: €1.6M - €2.2M

Caden ClarkD.C. United

↑7% / ±0%22.0

Range: €1.4M - €1.8M

Paxten AaronsonColorado Rapids

↑6% / ±0%18.4

Range: €6.3M - €8.5M

Onni ValakariSan Diego FC

↑3% / ±0%9.6

Range: €4.4M - €5.9M

Jeremy RafanelloPhiladelphia Union

↑3% / ±0%9.6

Range: €175K - €237K

Tomas OstrákSt. Louis CITY SC

↑3% / ±0%9.6

Range: €875K - €1.2M

Nicolás Fernández MercauNew York City FC

↑3% / ±0%9.6

Range: €5.3M - €7.1M

Paxton PomykalFC Dallas

↑3% / ±0%9.6

Range: €1.6M - €2.1M

Mateusz BoguszHouston Dynamo FC

↑2% / ±0%7.8

Range: €5.2M - €7.1M

Theodore Ku-DiPietroColorado Rapids

↑2% / ±0%7.8

Range: €1.3M - €1.8M

Rank	Player	Expected	Range	Upside %	RAU
#1	Olger Escobar CF Montréal	€357K	€296K-419K	+19%	46.4
#2	Rubén Ramos Los Angeles Galaxy	€208K	€172K-244K	+19%	46.4
#3	Allan Oyirwoth New England Revolution	€476K	€394K-558K	+19%	46.4
#4	Jackson Hopkins D.C. United	€1.7M	€1.4M-1.9M	+10%	26.9
#5	Alexis Fariña Minnesota United FC	€882K	€730K-1.0M	+10%	26.9
#6	Wikelman Carmona New York Red Bulls	€1.9M	€1.6M-2.2M	+7%	22.0
#7	Caden Clark D.C. United	€1.6M	€1.4M-1.8M	+7%	22.0
#8	Paxten Aaronson Colorado Rapids	€7.4M	€6.3M-8.5M	+6%	18.4
#9	Onni Valakari San Diego FC	€5.1M	€4.4M-5.9M	+3%	9.6
#10	Jeremy Rafanello Philadelphia Union	€206K	€175K-237K	+3%	9.6
#11	Tomas Ostrák St. Louis CITY SC	€1.0M	€875K-1.2M	+3%	9.6
#12	Nicolás Fernández Mercau New York City FC	€6.2M	€5.3M-7.1M	+3%	9.6
#13	Paxton Pomykal FC Dallas	€1.9M	€1.6M-2.1M	+3%	9.6
#14	Mateusz Bogusz Houston Dynamo FC	€6.1M	€5.2M-7.1M	+2%	7.8
#15	Theodore Ku-DiPietro Colorado Rapids	€1.5M	€1.3M-1.8M	+2%	7.8
#16	AZ Jackson Vancouver Whitecaps FC	€1.5M	€1.3M-1.8M	+2%	7.8
#17	Cole Bassett Colorado Rapids	€4.1M	€3.5M-4.7M	+2%	7.8
#18	Gabriel Pirani D.C. United	€2.0M	€1.7M-2.4M	+2%	7.8

Roster Pressure Index (RPI)

Squad depth pressure based on Z-score distribution. Negative RPI = thin depth, positive = deep roster.

What This Shows

Z-Score explained: Measures how many standard deviations a player's strength is from the position average. Z-Score = 0 means average, +1.0 is one standard deviation above average, -1.0 is below average.

How to use: RPI < -1.0 indicates critical depth shortage. These positions need immediate reinforcement. RPI > +1.0 suggests strong depth, allowing selective, high-value additions only.

Current market: attacking midfielder position shows weak depth (avg Z-score: -0.00). RPI: -0.00.

Position Depth Analysis

Total Players

-0.00

Avg Z-Score

-0.00

RPI Score

Weak DepthStrong Depth

-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Evander+3.80

Diego Rossi+1.45

Aleksey Miranchuk+1.29

Martín Ojeda+1.29

Paxten Aaronson+0.98

Lowest Z-Scores

Rubén Ramos-1.16

Jeremy Rafanello-1.15

Olger Escobar-1.12

Allan Oyirwoth-1.09

Alexis Fariña-0.96

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Charlotte FC's Pep Biel in the 27-29 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +16.1%. That means Evander captures 38.4% of total market value while representing only 22.2% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.

In second is Sporting Kansas City's Manu García with a +16.1% ASC (38.4% value share vs 22.2% player share in 27-29 bracket). Third is Diego Rossi of Columbus Crew with a +16.1% ASC (38.4% value vs 22.2% players in 27-29 bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +16.1% ASC means the player captures 16.1% more market value than their numerical representation—indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.