Top 5 international players in MLS 2020

#1. Carlos Vela

Carlos Vela has been one of the best players in Major League Soccer for the past couple of years. The Mexican international joined Los Angeles FC from Real Sociedad in 2018 for a reported fee of €5 million and since then has transformed into a goal-scoring machine.

Vela was named the Most Valuable Player at the end of the 2019 MLS campaign after demolishing oppositions week in, week out. The forward also bagged the MLS Golden Boot for scoring 34 goals last season, whilst also setting up 10 goals. The former Arsenal man scored twice and assisted once in the playoffs too. Vela's contributions helped LAFC finish on top of the Western Conference table.

The Mexican has been scintillating form his side. He has been gliding past defenders with ease before netting the ball in and has been a joy to watch. Picking up from where he left off, he would be looking to rule the league again.

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