MLS: Bargain Best XI – Most undervalued players

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY- September 30: Aaron Long #33 of New York Red Bulls shakes hands with fans after the team win during the New York Red Bulls Vs Atlanta United FC MLS regular season game at Red Bull Arena on September 30th, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
HARRISON, NEW JERSEY- September 30: Aaron Long #33 of New York Red Bulls shakes hands with fans after the team win during the New York Red Bulls Vs Atlanta United FC MLS regular season game at Red Bull Arena on September 30th, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 15: Latif Blessing #7 of the Los Angeles Football Club looks down the field at Banc of California Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 15: Latif Blessing #7 of the Los Angeles Football Club looks down the field at Banc of California Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)

Forwards

Forward: Latif Blessing

Latif Blessing was the second pick in the 2017 expansion draft as LAFC selected the young Ghanian. Blessing was a breakout star in Ghana in his first senior season and made his way to Sporting KC prior to Los Angeles. This season, Blessing has continued his growth. At a yearly wage of $81,625, the young forward has scored five goals and provided six assists in 29 appearances for the expansion side as they exploded onto the scene as one of the best teams in the West in their inaugural season.

Forward: Daniel Salloi

Daniel Salloi is a Sporting Kansas City academy product. After moving to the USA from his native Hungary, he joined Sporting KC’s academy side and has continued to flourish at the senior level. At only 22 years old, he made 28 appearances for the club, scoring 10 goals and providing seven assists. Sporting KC currently sit at the top of the Western Conference heading into Decision Day. At a wage of $81,625, Salloi has been a huge contributor at a value for the club.

Who do you think are the best value players in MLS?