Best Right Wingers in the MLS (Oct 2026)
58 players tracked across 28 clubs. Updated October 2026.
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index
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Player Rankings
Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Lionel Messi
Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami • 39 years old
€19.4M
€15.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €8.0M
71.7
Anders Dreyer
San Diego Football Club • 28 years old
€19.4M
€15.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €12.4M
68.3
Facundo Torres
Austin FC • 26 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.6M
59.6
G. Pec
Cruzeiro • 25 years old
€6.3M
€7.3M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.5M
57.1
Miguel Almirón
Atlanta United Football Club • 32 years old
€9.0M
€7.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €4.2M
55.1
Marco Pašalić
Orlando City Soccer Club • 26 years old
€5.6M
€6.5M
+15.6%
54.4
Zavier Gozo
Real Salt Lake • 19 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
52.6
Luca Langoni
New England Revolution • 24 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
52.1
Liel Abada
Charlotte Football Club • 25 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
51.7
David Martínez
Los Angeles Football Club • 20 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
51.3
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Sign up freeLionel Messi
Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami · 39 years old
71.7
ASI
Current Value
€15.0M
% Change
-22.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€6.3M - €9.6M
Anders Dreyer
San Diego Football Club · 28 years old
68.3
ASI
Current Value
€15.0M
% Change
-22.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€10.1M - €14.6M
Facundo Torres
Austin FC · 26 years old
59.6
ASI
Current Value
€10.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€7.9M - €11.3M
G. Pec
Cruzeiro · 25 years old
57.1
ASI
Current Value
€7.3M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€6.6M - €8.4M
Miguel Almirón
Atlanta United Football Club · 32 years old
55.1
ASI
Current Value
€7.0M
% Change
-22.6%
1yr Forecast Range
€3.5M - €5.0M
Marco Pašalić
Orlando City Soccer Club · 26 years old
54.4
ASI
Current Value
€6.5M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
Zavier Gozo
Real Salt Lake · 19 years old
52.6
ASI
Current Value
€6.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
Luca Langoni
New England Revolution · 24 years old
52.1
ASI
Current Value
€5.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
Liel Abada
Charlotte Football Club · 25 years old
51.7
ASI
Current Value
€5.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
David Martínez
Los Angeles Football Club · 20 years old
51.3
ASI
Current Value
€5.0M
% Change
+15.6%
1yr Forecast Range
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Sign up freeMarket Overview: MLS Right Wingers 2025-26
Our database tracked 58 MLS Right Wingers in the 2025-26 season, representing 28 clubs with a combined market value of €161.9M. The average market value for MLS Right Wingers was €2.8M, with the average age at 25 years old.
The most valuable right winger in the MLS was Lionel Messi, worth €15.0M and played for Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami at 39 years old. The top 5 Right Wingers averaged €10.9M in market value, including Anders Dreyer and Facundo Torres.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked right winger was Gustavo Caraballo (18 years, Orlando City Soccer Club, €250K), while the oldest was Lionel Messi (39 years, Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami, €15.0M). Research shows Right Wingers typically peak at age 26.
Historical analysis showed 29 Right Wingers (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 Right Wingers remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2025-26 season.
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Age Distribution: MLS Right Wingers
The MLS RW market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (22 players, 38% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €61.7M, averaging €2.8M per player.
Top Right Wingers by Age Bracket
U21 Years (11 players)
21-23 Years (10 players)
24-26 Years (22 players)
27-29 Years (6 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 6 Right Wingers (10% of players) control €60.8M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with high (€15-30m) tier representing 3% of the MLS RW pool.
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: MLS Right Wingers
Among 28 MLS clubs, Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami leads with 2 Right Wingers worth €19.0M (averaging €9.5M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 47% of tracked Right Wingers.
Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami (2 Right Wingers)
Real Salt Lake (5 Right Wingers)
San Diego Football Club (1 Right Wingers)
Nashville SC (4 Right Wingers)
Scout Tools
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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)
Real Salt Lake's Zavier Gozo at 19 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 13.33×. That means Zavier Gozo is valued 13.33× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Los Angeles Football Club's David Martínez, who is 20 years old, with a 11.11× PPVE. Third is Gennadiy Synchuk of Club de Foot Montréal, who is 20 years old with a 6.67× 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 13.33× means the player is worth 1233% 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 | Zavier Gozo Real Salt Lake | 19 | U21 | €6.0M | €450K | 13.33x |
| #2 | David Martínez Los Angeles Football Club | 20 | U21 | €5.0M | €450K | 11.11x |
| #3 | Gennadiy Synchuk Club de Foot Montréal | 20 | U21 | €3.0M | €450K | 6.67x |
| #4 | Aiden Hezarkhani Real Salt Lake | 19 | U21 | €3.0M | €450K | 6.67x |
| #5 | G. Pec Cruzeiro | 25 | 24-26 | €7.3M | €1.5M | 4.87x |
| #6 | Ahmed Qasem Nashville SC | 23 | 21-23 | €3.5M | €1.0M | 3.50x |
| #7 | Luca Langoni New England Revolution | 24 | 24-26 | €5.0M | €1.5M | 3.33x |
| #8 | Liel Abada Charlotte Football Club | 25 | 24-26 | €5.0M | €1.5M | 3.33x |
| #9 | Kerwin Vargas Charlotte Football Club | 24 | 24-26 | €3.5M | €1.5M | 2.33x |
| #10 | Rodolfo Aloko Charlotte Football Club | 19 | U21 | €1.0M | €450K | 2.22x |
| #11 | Indiana Vassilev Philadelphia Union | 25 | 24-26 | €2.5M | €1.5M | 1.67x |
| #12 | Dante Sealy Colorado Rapids | 23 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €1.0M | 1.50x |
| #13 | Pedro de la Vega Seattle Sounders FC | 25 | 24-26 | €2.0M | €1.5M | 1.33x |
| #14 | Dominik Marczuk Real Salt Lake | 22 | 21-23 | €1.2M | €1.0M | 1.20x |
| #15 | Ender Echenique Football Club Cincinnati | 22 | 21-23 | €1.2M | €1.0M | 1.20x |
| #16 | Bryce Jamison Colorado Rapids | 20 | U21 | €450K | €450K | 1.00x |
| #17 | Puso Dithejane Chicago Fire Soccer Club | 22 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €1.0M | 1.00x |
| #18 | Theo Corbeanu Toronto FC | 24 | 24-26 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00x |
| #19 | Dennis Gjengaar Red Bull New York | 22 | 21-23 | €1.0M | €1.0M | 1.00x |
| #20 | Georgi Minoungou Colorado Rapids | 24 | 24-26 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00x |
Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)
Recovery potential from current value to forecasted peak. Shows how much upside remains for players approaching their prime.
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Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
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Squad depth pressure based on Z-score distribution. Negative RPI = thin depth, positive = deep roster.
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Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.
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IQR-based pricing analysis relative to position peers. Identifies over/undervalued players vs market.
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How We Rank MLS Right Wingers
Our Analytical Strength Index is calibrated specifically for right wingers, using position-specific age curves and playing time benchmarks. The model draws from academic research on player valuation (Franck & Nüesch, 2012) and age-performance curves (Dendir, 2016).
Scoring Components for RW
Historical Achievement Index (35%)
Peak career market value for MLS right wingers, reflecting proven track record and reputation. Uses log-scale to account for exponential value distribution at elite level.
Current Performance Proxy (30%)
Present market value for MLS right wingers, capturing recent form, injuries, and current performance level. Weighted to reflect age-related depreciation patterns.
Playing Time Utilization (18%)
Attackers with 2,200+ minutes score highest, indicating regular starting role and sustained performance.
Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%)
Attackers peak at 26 with fastest 7.0%/year decline (pace-dependent). Pre-peak players score higher on development trajectory.
Competition Level Adjustment (3%)
MLS competition level factored into comparative strength assessment.
Performance Expectations Multiplier (2%)
Players at clubs with Champions League pedigree face higher performance standards and tactical complexity, contributing to development and market validation.
RW Performance Benchmarks
Peak Age: 26 years (peak pace and finishing efficiency)
Decline Rate: Widening steps, not a flat rate: about -5% at 27, -10% at 28, steeper from 29 (earliest onset, pace-dependent position)
Optimal Minutes: 2,200-2,400 per season (high-intensity position requires rotation)
1-Year Market Value Forecast
Probabilistic model combining age-curve depreciation, value momentum, and playing time factors:
• Age Factor: Compounding and banded around a peak of 26: +25%/year through age 21, +15% at 22-23, +10% up to the year before peak, then -5%, -10% and steeper with each later band. Growth is damped above €30M.
• Value Trajectory: Near career peak (>95% of peak value): +3% momentum | Moderate decline: -5%
• Playing Time Factor: Regular starters (+2%), Squad rotation (-2%)
• Forecast Range: ±18% confidence interval (most volatile, form-dependent)
Research Foundation
• Dendir (2016): Age-performance curves for right wingers
• Carmichael et al. (2011): Player depreciation in top leagues
• Franck & Nüesch (2012): Hedonic pricing models for talent valuation
• Szymanski, S. (2015). Money and Soccer: A Soccernomics Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about MLS Right Wingers in the 2025-26 season
Who are the most valuable Right Wingers in the MLS in 2025-26?
The most valuable right winger in the MLS in 2025-26 is Lionel Messi, who is worth €15.0M and plays for Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami. The second most valuable is Anders Dreyer (€15.0M, San Diego Football Club), followed by Facundo Torres (€10.0M, Austin FC). Our database tracks 58 MLS Right Wingers with comprehensive market valuations updated for the 2025-26 season.
How are MLS Right Wingers ranked?
MLS Right Wingers are ranked by our proprietary Analytical Strength Index, which is specifically calibrated for Right Wingers. The score combines six factors: Historical Achievement Index (35%) measuring peak career value, Current Performance Proxy (30%) reflecting recent market signals, Playing Time Utilization (18%) tracking minutes played, Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%) using position-specific peak ages, League Quality Coefficient (3%) for MLS competition level, and Club Tier Multiplier (2%) accounting for club prestige. This methodology is grounded in academic research including work by Dendir (2016) on age-performance curves and Franck & Nüesch (2012) on hedonic pricing models.
What age do Right Wingers peak?
Attackers peak earliest, typically at age 26. In our valuation model, value then falls in widening steps rather than at a flat annual rate: around -5% at 27, -10% at 28, and -15% or more from 29. This reflects the position's heavy reliance on pace, acceleration, and explosive power, which deteriorate faster than technical skills. Research by Carmichael et al. (2020) confirms that forwards peak earlier and decline faster than any other position. The optimal playing time is around 2,200-2,400 minutes per season.
How much does it cost to sign a top right winger from the MLS?
Transfer fees for MLS Right Wingers vary significantly based on market value, contract length, and club bargaining position. For the top-ranked right winger Lionel Messi (market value: €15.0M), estimated transfer fees would range from €12.0M to €21.0M depending on contract situation. Players with longer contracts (3+ years) command premium fees (1.2-1.4× market value), while those in the final year may be available for 0.8-1.1× market value. Our fee estimates are derived from historical transfer patterns and contract-clock modifiers validated against actual MLS transactions.
What is the value forecast for MLS Right Wingers?
Our 1-year forecast model projects market value changes for MLS Right Wingers based on age-curve depreciation, historical trajectory, and playing time adjustments. The forecast combines three factors: age-based appreciation/depreciation (pre-peak players compound gains toward their position's peak age, up to +25% a year through age 21 and easing as they approach it, while post-peak players fall in widening steps), market trajectory momentum (comparing current to peak value), and playing time confidence (regular starters receive +2% boost). Forecast confidence intervals account for position-specific volatility-attackers have ±18% volatility (most volatile due to form-dependency). Young players (under 22) and older players (over 32) receive 1.15× uncertainty multipliers due to unpredictable development or decline patterns.
Where does the MLS right winger data come from?
Our MLS right winger data is sourced from Football Analytics AI's proprietary Transfer Intelligence Database, which aggregates market valuations, player statistics, contract information, and transfer histories from multiple industry sources. Market values are updated regularly based on player performance, injuries, contract negotiations, and transfer market activity. We enhance this data with our proprietary analytics including position-specific scoring algorithms, age-performance curves calibrated to academic research, and statistical forecast models. All data is validated against official MLS sources and updated monthly for the 2025-26 season to ensure accuracy for recruitment and investment decisions.
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