MLS: Top 5 Dutch players in MLS history

By Matt Coles | Apr 4, 2020

SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 10: Kelvin Leerdam #18 of Seattle Sounders FC celebrates the first goal during the match between Toronto FC and Seattle Sounders as part of the MLS Cup 2019 at CenturyLink Field on November 10, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images) /

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 01: Kelvin Leerdam #18 of Seattle Sounders runs with the ball in the first half against the Chicago Fire during their game at CenturyLink Field on March 01, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

1. Kelvin Leerdam

Taking the top spot on MLS Multiplex’s list of the best five Dutch players to ever feature in Major League Soccer is Seattle Sounders defender Kelvin Leerdam.

The defender signed for the Seattle Sounders in the summer of 2017. He has gone on to nail down the right-back spot for the Rave Green, playing over 80 times for the club in Major League Soccer, including starting all 11 post-season matches he has featured in.

HIs best campaign was the 2019 term, scoring five goals and assisting two others in 29 regular-season matches.

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The Dutchman then provided the spark in the MLS Cup final, as he scored the opening goal of the game as the Sounders went on to beat Toronto FC 3-1, with Leerdam being a key part of that title-winning group.

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