MLS: Biggest stars in FIFA 20: Overrated or underrated?

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 24: Atlanta's Josef Martinez (7) moves with the ball during the MLS playoff match between Philadelphia Union and Atlanta United FC on October 24th, 2019 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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CARSON, CA – MARCH 7: Cristian Pavon #10 of Los Angeles Galaxy during the Los Angeles Galaxy’s MLS match against Vancouver Whitecaps at the Dignity Health Sports Park on March 7, 2020 in Carson, California. Vancouver Whitecaps won the match 1-0 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images) /

Cristian Pavon: LA Galaxy, Right Winger, 79 rated: Perfectly Rated

While Chicharito inherits the bulk of the burden and expectation left in Ibrahimovic’s wake, a large percentage also belongs to Cristian Pavon.

Having made three substitute appearances for Argentina at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, many expected Pavon to make a move to Europe instead of MLS. At the LA Galaxy, while Pavon has combined well with the other attacking forces there, some feel that his career might be stalling.

Whether or not that’s true remains to be seen, but the 24-year-old is still clearly among the most talented players in the league. A 79 rating puts Pavon on par with the likes of Ricardo Horta (Braga) and Leandro Trossard (Brighton), as well a fair spot in comparison to the other top MLS wingers on this list.

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