Best Midfielders in the MLS (Oct 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: MLS Midfielders 2023-24
Our database tracked 27 MLS Midfielders in the 2023-24 season, representing 17 clubs with a combined market value of €89.3M. The average market value for MLS Midfielders was €3.3M, with the average age at 26.8 years old.
The most valuable midfielder in the MLS was Riqui Puig, worth €20.0M and played for Los Angeles Galaxy at 26 years old. The top 5 Midfielders averaged €10.9M in market value, including Rodrigo De Paul and José Cifuentes.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked midfielder was Telasco Segovia (22 years, Inter Miami CF, €3.0M), while the oldest was Sebastian Lletget (33 years, FC Dallas, €800K). Research shows Midfielders typically peak at age 26-27.
Historical analysis showed 13 Midfielders (48%) 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 Midfielders remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2023-24 season.
💡 Use the search bar below to find specific players, or apply filters to narrow results by club, age range, or market value. Click the chart icon next to any player to view their historical value trajectory and forecast.
Explore Market Size by Position in MLS
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all MLS Midfielders. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 17 clubs with €89.3M combined value.
Age Distribution: MLS Midfielders
The MLS CM market shows 4 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (9 players, 33% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €38.7M, averaging €4.3M per player.
Top Midfielders by Age Bracket
21-23 Years (4 players)
24-26 Years (9 players)
27-29 Years (9 players)
30+ Years (5 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 3 Midfielders (11% of players) control €45.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 7% of the MLS CM pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: MLS Midfielders
Among 17 MLS clubs, Inter Miami CF leads with 2 Midfielders worth €23.0M (averaging €11.5M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 63% of tracked Midfielders.
Inter Miami CF (2 Midfielders)
Los Angeles Galaxy (1 Midfielders)
Minnesota United FC (3 Midfielders)
St. Louis CITY SC (2 Midfielders)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Riqui Puig
Los Angeles Galaxy • 26 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €20.6M
72.3
Rodrigo De Paul
Inter Miami CF • 31 years old
€20.0M
€20.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €19.0M
68.7
José Cifuentes
Toronto FC • 26 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.1M
51.5
Joaquín Pereyra
Minnesota United FC • 26 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.1M
51.5
Marcel Hartel
St. Louis CITY SC • 29 years old
€4.5M
€4.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €4.3M
48.0
Eduard Löwen
St. Louis CITY SC • 28 years old
€3.5M
€3.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €3.3M
45.6
Alhassan Yusuf
New England Revolution • 25 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.2M
41.5
Steven Alzate
Atlanta United FC • 27 years old
€3.0M
€3.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €2.8M
40.8
Telasco Segovia
Inter Miami CF • 22 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.6M
40.4
Timothy Tillman
Los Angeles FC • 26 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.6M
39.2
Luca de la Torre
San Diego FC • 27 years old
€2.5M
€2.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €2.4M
38.5
Nectarios Triantis
Minnesota United FC • 22 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.4M
35.4
Rominigue Kouamé
Chicago Fire FC • 28 years old
€2.0M
€2.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.9M
35.0
Besard Šabović
Austin FC • 27 years old
€1.5M
€1.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.4M
32.2
Odin Holm
Los Angeles FC • 22 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.8M
31.8
Matty Longstaff
CF Montréal • 25 years old
€1.0M
€1.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.3M
30.1
Connor Ronan
Colorado Rapids • 27 years old
€1.2M
€1.2M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.1M
29.4
Robin Lod
Minnesota United FC • 32 years old
€1.5M
€1.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.4M
28.6
Maxime Dominguez
Toronto FC • 29 years old
€1.2M
€1.2M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.1M
27.9
Zorhan Bassong
Sporting Kansas City • 26 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €824K
25.0
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)
New England Revolution's Alhassan Yusuf at 25 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 2.50×. That means Alhassan Yusuf is valued 2.50× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Inter Miami CF's Telasco Segovia, who is 22 years old, with a 1.50× PPVE. Third is Matty Longstaff of CF Montréal, who is 25 years old with a 1.00× 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 2.50× means the player is worth 150% more than typical players their age—making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.
PPVE by Age Bracket
| Rank | Player | Age | Bracket | Current Value | Bracket Median | PPVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alhassan Yusuf New England Revolution | 25 | 24-26 | €3.0M | €1.2M | 2.50× |
| #2 | Telasco Segovia Inter Miami CF | 22 | 21-23 | €3.0M | €2.0M | 1.50× |
| #3 | Matty Longstaff CF Montréal | 25 | 24-26 | €1.2M | €1.2M | 1.00× |
| #4 | Nectarios Triantis Minnesota United FC | 22 | 21-23 | €2.0M | €2.0M | 1.00× |
| #5 | Odin Holm Los Angeles FC | 22 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €2.0M | 0.75× |
| #6 | Victor Loturi CF Montréal | 24 | 24-26 | €500K | €1.2M | 0.42× |
| #7 | Alejandro Alvarado San Diego FC | 22 | 21-23 | €200K | €2.0M | 0.10× |
Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)
Recovery potential from current value to forecasted peak. Shows how much upside remains for players approaching their prime.
No RPP data available (requires forecast values in database)
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Los Angeles FC's Odin Holm has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 72.7. That means Telasco Segovia has 21% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Inter Miami CF's Telasco Segovia with a 72.7 RAU (21% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Alejandro Alvarado of San Diego FC with a 72.7 RAU (21% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 72.7 means the upside is 72.7× greater than the uncertainty—making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.
Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player
| Rank | Player | Expected | Range | Upside % | RAU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Odin Holm Los Angeles FC | €1.8M | €1.6M-2.0M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #2 | Telasco Segovia Inter Miami CF | €3.6M | €3.2M-4.1M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #3 | Alejandro Alvarado San Diego FC | €242K | €213K-271K | +21% | 72.7 |
| #4 | Nectarios Triantis Minnesota United FC | €2.4M | €2.1M-2.7M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #5 | Victor Loturi CF Montréal | €555K | €489K-622K | +11% | 41.4 |
| #6 | Matty Longstaff CF Montréal | €1.3M | €1.1M-1.4M | +6% | 23.5 |
| #7 | Alhassan Yusuf New England Revolution | €3.2M | €2.8M-3.6M | +6% | 23.5 |
| #8 | Christian Cappis FC Dallas | €721K | €634K-807K | +3% | 12.0 |
| #9 | Timothy Tillman Los Angeles FC | €2.6M | €2.3M-2.9M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #10 | Riqui Puig Los Angeles Galaxy | €20.6M | €18.1M-23.1M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #11 | Joaquín Pereyra Minnesota United FC | €5.1M | €4.5M-5.8M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #12 | José Cifuentes Toronto FC | €5.1M | €4.5M-5.8M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #13 | Zorhan Bassong Sporting Kansas City | €824K | €725K-923K | +3% | 12.0 |
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: midfielder position shows weak depth (avg Z-score: -0.00). RPI: -0.00.
Position Depth Analysis
Highest Z-Scores
Lowest Z-Scores
Age-Share Concentration (ASC)
Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.
Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)
St. Louis CITY SC's Marcel Hartel in the 27-29 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-11.2%. That means Marcel Hartel captures 22.2% of total market value while representing only 33.3% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Toronto FC's Maxime Dominguez with a +-11.2% ASC (22.2% value share vs 33.3% player share in 27-29 bracket). Third is Eduard Löwen of St. Louis CITY SC with a +-11.2% ASC (22.2% value vs 33.3% players in 27-29 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-11.2% ASC means the player captures -11.2% more market value than their numerical representation—indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.
Value Concentration by Player
| Rank | Player | Age Bracket | Value Share | Player Share | ASC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Marcel Hartel St. Louis CITY SC | 27-29 | 22.2% | 33.3% | -11.2% |
| #2 | Maxime Dominguez Toronto FC | 27-29 | 22.2% | 33.3% | -11.2% |
| #3 | Eduard Löwen St. Louis CITY SC | 27-29 | 22.2% | 33.3% | -11.2% |
| #4 | Rominigue Kouamé Chicago Fire FC | 27-29 | 22.2% | 33.3% | -11.2% |
| #5 | Luca de la Torre San Diego FC | 27-29 | 22.2% | 33.3% | -11.2% |
| #6 | Besard Šabović Austin FC | 27-29 | 22.2% | 33.3% | -11.2% |
| #7 | Connor Ronan Colorado Rapids | 27-29 | 22.2% | 33.3% | -11.2% |
| #8 | Ronaldo Vieira San Jose Earthquakes | 27-29 | 22.2% | 33.3% | -11.2% |
| #9 | Steven Alzate Atlanta United FC | 27-29 | 22.2% | 33.3% | -11.2% |
| #10 | Timothy Tillman Los Angeles FC | 24-26 | 43.3% | 33.3% | +10.0% |
| #11 | Riqui Puig Los Angeles Galaxy | 24-26 | 43.3% | 33.3% | +10.0% |
| #12 | Joaquín Pereyra Minnesota United FC | 24-26 | 43.3% | 33.3% | +10.0% |
| #13 | José Cifuentes Toronto FC | 24-26 | 43.3% | 33.3% | +10.0% |
| #14 | Matty Longstaff CF Montréal | 24-26 | 43.3% | 33.3% | +10.0% |
| #15 | Zorhan Bassong Sporting Kansas City | 24-26 | 43.3% | 33.3% | +10.0% |
| #16 | Christian Cappis FC Dallas | 24-26 | 43.3% | 33.3% | +10.0% |
| #17 | Alhassan Yusuf New England Revolution | 24-26 | 43.3% | 33.3% | +10.0% |
| #18 | Victor Loturi CF Montréal | 24-26 | 43.3% | 33.3% | +10.0% |
| #19 | Robin Lod Minnesota United FC | 30+ | 27.0% | 18.5% | +8.5% |
| #20 | Sebastian Lletget FC Dallas | 30+ | 27.0% | 18.5% | +8.5% |
Buy-Now vs Wait-List Map
Categorizes players by age position and upside potential to guide timing of acquisition.
What This Shows
How to use: "Buy Now - High Upside" = immediate priority targets. "Watch List" = monitor for 6-12 months. "Peak" = pay premium for proven performers. "Aging" = short-term depth only.
Current market: 4 immediate targets, 3 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 13 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
WATCH LIST - High Upside
No players in this category
BUY NOW - Medium Upside
PEAK Players
Price vs Peer Z-Score
IQR-based pricing analysis relative to position peers. Identifies over/undervalued players vs market.
What This Shows
How to use: Z-score < -1.5 = significantly undervalued (potential bargain). Z-score > +1.5 = premium pricing (requires strong justification). Within ±1.0 = fair market value.
Current market: Position median is €20.0M. 0 undervalued, 0 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alejandro Alvarado San Diego FC | €200K | €1.5M | -1.20 | Good Value |
Ronaldo Vieira San Jose Earthquakes | €400K | €1.5M | -0.89 | Good Value |
Maxime Dominguez Toronto FC | €1.2M | €1.5M | -0.44 | Fair Value |
Connor Ronan Colorado Rapids | €1.2M | €1.5M | -0.44 | Fair Value |
Victor Loturi CF Montréal | €500K | €1.5M | -0.39 | Fair Value |
Odin Holm Los Angeles FC | €1.5M | €1.5M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Sebastian Lletget FC Dallas | €800K | €1.5M | -0.29 | Fair Value |
Bryan Acosta Nashville SC | €800K | €1.5M | -0.29 | Fair Value |
Besard Šabović Austin FC | €1.5M | €1.5M | -0.28 | Fair Value |
Christian Cappis FC Dallas | €700K | €1.5M | -0.28 | Fair Value |
Zorhan Bassong Sporting Kansas City | €800K | €1.5M | -0.22 | Fair Value |
Rodrigo De Paul Inter Miami CF | €20.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Rominigue Kouamé Chicago Fire FC | €2.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Riqui Puig Los Angeles Galaxy | €20.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Joaquín Pereyra Minnesota United FC | €5.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
José Cifuentes Toronto FC | €5.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Ian Harkes San Jose Earthquakes | €1.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Matty Longstaff CF Montréal | €1.2M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Nectarios Triantis Minnesota United FC | €2.0M | €1.5M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Luca de la Torre San Diego FC | €2.5M | €1.5M | +0.28 | Fair Value |