Top 5 players with the most MLS assists

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#4 Carlos Valderrama - 114 assists

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Carlos Valderrama

Former Colombian captain and legendary midfield general, Carlos Valderrama spent most of his career playing in South America and Europe before the MLS began in 1996 and spent his last couple of years in the USA.

The winner of the South American footballer of the year on three separate occasions, Valderrama is the most capped Colombian player with 111 appearances to his name. El Pibe or 'The Kid' as he is commonly referred too, the midfielder played for Tampa Bay Mutiny, Miami Fusion and Colorado Rapids in the MLS.

With a staggering 114 assists in six years for three different MLS clubs, the Colombian is fourth on the all-time list of assists made. A member of the golden generation of his country's footballing revolution in the 90's, El Pibe carried the Colombian torch for five Copa America's during his 20-year long international career.

One of the calmest, most creative footballers to have graced the game, the style and persona of the spunky haired former Colombian captain in addition to his skill and game sense inspired millions who watched him play.

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