Smart Spending: The 10 greatest Designated Players in MLS History
By Mark Shannon
![March 6, 2016; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy forward Robbie Keane (7) celebrates his goal scored on penalty kick against D.C. United during the second half at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports March 6, 2016; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy forward Robbie Keane (7) celebrates his goal scored on penalty kick against D.C. United during the second half at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/c5a2cd48303a2a6c4a9569214dd13c4c2d09d6aaf0d1a99c3f0db6c69c0f864b.jpg)
9. Guillermo Barros Schelotto
Boca Junior legend Schelotto who now serves as club manager had a great four-year career in MLS. In 2009 he became a full-fledged DP, but in our eyes he was a DP for all four-years. He was named a Best XI player in his first season with the Columbus Crew under Sigi Schmid.
In 2008 he bested the previous year with 25 assists, helping the Crew to a MLS Cup, while also receiving regular season and playoff MVP honors. Most of all the 35 goals and 48 assists in 109 including the playoffs are great numbers for a DP. If not for the new age DP Schellotto would have been higher on this list.