Best Left Wingers in the MLS (Oct 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: MLS Left Wingers 2023-24
Our database tracked 21 MLS Left Wingers in the 2023-24 season, representing 16 clubs with a combined market value of €89.3M. The average market value for MLS Left Wingers was €4.3M, with the average age at 28.1 years old.
The most valuable left winger in the MLS was Heung-min Son, worth €20.0M and played for Los Angeles FC at 33 years old. The top 5 Left Wingers averaged €10.0M in market value, including Hirving Lozano and Denis Bouanga.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked left winger was Kenji Cabrera (22 years, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, €1.6M), while the oldest was Lorenzo Insigne (34 years, Without Club, €1.8M). Research shows Left Wingers typically peak at age 26.
Historical analysis showed 7 Left Wingers (33%) 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 Left Wingers 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 Left Wingers. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 16 clubs with €89.3M combined value.
Age Distribution: MLS Left Wingers
The MLS LW market shows 4 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 30+ bracket (9 players, 43% of market). The 30+ age group holds the most value at €59.3M, averaging €6.6M per player.
Top Left Wingers by Age Bracket
21-23 Years (4 players)
24-26 Years (3 players)
27-29 Years (5 players)
30+ Years (9 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 3 Left Wingers (14% of players) control €38.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 5% of the MLS LW pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: MLS Left Wingers
Among 16 MLS clubs, Los Angeles FC leads with 2 Left Wingers worth €28.0M (averaging €14.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 67% of tracked Left Wingers.
Los Angeles FC (2 Left Wingers)
San Diego FC (2 Left Wingers)
Portland Timbers (2 Left Wingers)
Austin FC (1 Left Wingers)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Heung-min Son
Los Angeles FC • 33 years old
€20.0M
€20.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €19.0M
67.3
Hirving Lozano
San Diego FC • 30 years old
€10.0M
€10.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €9.5M
57.2
Denis Bouanga
Los Angeles FC • 30 years old
€8.0M
€8.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €7.6M
54.4
Myrto Uzuni
Austin FC • 30 years old
€7.0M
€7.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €6.6M
52.8
Antony
Portland Timbers • 24 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.6M
51.5
Kristoffer Velde
Portland Timbers • 26 years old
€3.9M
€4.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.6M
50.1
Wilfried Zaha
Charlotte FC • 32 years old
€5.0M
€5.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €4.7M
47.1
Saba Lobjanidze
Atlanta United FC • 30 years old
€4.0M
€4.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €3.8M
45.8
Diogo Gonçalves
Real Salt Lake City • 28 years old
€3.5M
€3.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €3.3M
45.6
Jonathan Bamba
Chicago Fire FC • 29 years old
€3.5M
€3.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €3.3M
44.9
Iván Angulo
Orlando City SC • 26 years old
€2.6M
€3.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.1M
41.5
Ryan Kent
Seattle Sounders FC • 28 years old
€2.5M
€2.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €2.4M
37.8
Emil Forsberg
New York Red Bulls • 33 years old
€3.0M
€3.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €2.8M
36.5
Lewis Morgan
New York Red Bulls • 29 years old
€2.0M
€2.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.9M
34.3
Kenji Cabrera
Vancouver Whitecaps FC • 22 years old
€1.4M
€1.6M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.9M
32.6
Alexis Manyoma
Colorado Rapids • 22 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.8M
31.8
Lorenzo Insigne
Without Club • 34 years old
€1.8M
€1.8M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.7M
29.4
Randall Leal
D.C. United • 28 years old
€1.2M
€1.2M
+0.0%
Expected: €1.1M
28.7
Peglow
D.C. United • 23 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.2M
27.8
Alex Mighten
San Diego FC • 23 years old
€605K
€700K
+15.6%
Expected: €813K
23.4
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)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC's Kenji Cabrera at 22 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 1.07×. That means Kenji Cabrera is valued 1.07× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Portland Timbers's Antony, who is 24 years old, with a 1.00× PPVE. Third is Alexis Manyoma of Colorado Rapids, who is 22 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 1.07× means the player is worth 7% 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 | Kenji Cabrera Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 22 | 21-23 | €1.6M | €1.5M | 1.07× |
| #2 | Antony Portland Timbers | 24 | 24-26 | €5.0M | €5.0M | 1.00× |
| #3 | Alexis Manyoma Colorado Rapids | 22 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #4 | Peglow D.C. United | 23 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €1.5M | 0.67× |
| #5 | Alex Mighten San Diego FC | 23 | 21-23 | €700K | €1.5M | 0.47× |
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)
Colorado Rapids's Alexis Manyoma has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 72.7. That means Alexis Manyoma has 21% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Vancouver Whitecaps FC's Kenji Cabrera with a 72.7 RAU (21% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Alex Mighten of San Diego FC with a 57.7 RAU (16% 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 | Alexis Manyoma Colorado Rapids | €1.8M | €1.6M-2.0M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #2 | Kenji Cabrera Vancouver Whitecaps FC | €1.9M | €1.7M-2.2M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #3 | Alex Mighten San Diego FC | €813K | €715K-910K | +16% | 57.7 |
| #4 | Peglow D.C. United | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.3M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #5 | Antony Portland Timbers | €5.6M | €4.9M-6.2M | +11% | 41.4 |
| #6 | Kristoffer Velde Portland Timbers | €4.6M | €4.1M-5.2M | +3% | 12.0 |
| #7 | Iván Angulo Orlando City SC | €3.1M | €2.7M-3.5M | +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: left winger 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)
New York Red Bulls's Emil Forsberg in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +23.5%. That means Heung-min Son captures 66.4% of total market value while representing only 42.9% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Without Club's Lorenzo Insigne with a +23.5% ASC (66.4% value share vs 42.9% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Wilfried Zaha of Charlotte FC with a +23.5% ASC (66.4% value vs 42.9% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +23.5% ASC means the player captures 23.5% 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 | Emil Forsberg New York Red Bulls | 30+ | 66.4% | 42.9% | +23.5% |
| #2 | Lorenzo Insigne Without Club | 30+ | 66.4% | 42.9% | +23.5% |
| #3 | Wilfried Zaha Charlotte FC | 30+ | 66.4% | 42.9% | +23.5% |
| #4 | Tyler Boyd Nashville SC | 30+ | 66.4% | 42.9% | +23.5% |
| #5 | Denis Bouanga Los Angeles FC | 30+ | 66.4% | 42.9% | +23.5% |
| #6 | Saba Lobjanidze Atlanta United FC | 30+ | 66.4% | 42.9% | +23.5% |
| #7 | Myrto Uzuni Austin FC | 30+ | 66.4% | 42.9% | +23.5% |
| #8 | Hirving Lozano San Diego FC | 30+ | 66.4% | 42.9% | +23.5% |
| #9 | Heung-min Son Los Angeles FC | 30+ | 66.4% | 42.9% | +23.5% |
| #10 | Alex Mighten San Diego FC | 21-23 | 5.4% | 19.0% | -13.7% |
| #11 | Peglow D.C. United | 21-23 | 5.4% | 19.0% | -13.7% |
| #12 | Kenji Cabrera Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 21-23 | 5.4% | 19.0% | -13.7% |
| #13 | Alexis Manyoma Colorado Rapids | 21-23 | 5.4% | 19.0% | -13.7% |
| #14 | Diogo Gonçalves Real Salt Lake City | 27-29 | 14.2% | 23.8% | -9.6% |
| #15 | Ryan Kent Seattle Sounders FC | 27-29 | 14.2% | 23.8% | -9.6% |
| #16 | Jonathan Bamba Chicago Fire FC | 27-29 | 14.2% | 23.8% | -9.6% |
| #17 | Randall Leal D.C. United | 27-29 | 14.2% | 23.8% | -9.6% |
| #18 | Lewis Morgan New York Red Bulls | 27-29 | 14.2% | 23.8% | -9.6% |
| #19 | Iván Angulo Orlando City SC | 24-26 | 14.0% | 14.3% | -0.3% |
| #20 | Kristoffer Velde Portland Timbers | 24-26 | 14.0% | 14.3% | -0.3% |
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, 1 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alex Mighten San Diego FC | €700K | €3.0M | -1.33 | Good Value |
Tyler Boyd Nashville SC | €500K | €3.0M | -1.14 | Good Value |
Wilfried Zaha Charlotte FC | €5.0M | €3.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Iván Angulo Orlando City SC | €3.0M | €3.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Randall Leal D.C. United | €1.2M | €3.0M | -0.87 | Good Value |
Peglow D.C. United | €1.0M | €3.0M | -0.83 | Good Value |
Lorenzo Insigne Without Club | €1.8M | €3.0M | -0.55 | Good Value |
Lewis Morgan New York Red Bulls | €2.0M | €3.0M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Myrto Uzuni Austin FC | €7.0M | €3.0M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Emil Forsberg New York Red Bulls | €3.0M | €3.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Denis Bouanga Los Angeles FC | €8.0M | €3.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Ryan Kent Seattle Sounders FC | €2.5M | €3.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Kristoffer Velde Portland Timbers | €4.5M | €3.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Antony Portland Timbers | €5.0M | €3.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Alexis Manyoma Colorado Rapids | €1.5M | €3.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Heung-min Son Los Angeles FC | €20.0M | €3.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Kenji Cabrera Vancouver Whitecaps FC | €1.6M | €3.0M | +0.17 | Fair Value |
Saba Lobjanidze Atlanta United FC | €4.0M | €3.0M | +0.45 | Fair Value |
Diogo Gonçalves Real Salt Lake City | €3.5M | €3.0M | +0.67 | Above Market |
Jonathan Bamba Chicago Fire FC | €3.5M | €3.0M | +0.67 | Above Market |