NewsNov 18, 2022

2022 Player Voices Poll


The players have spoken and the results are in for the 2022 Player Voices Poll!

We surveyed hundreds of players who anonymously shared their take on the league, player pool and life outside of MLS.

So who do players think is the most underrated? Which club would they play for if they had their choice?

Full list of winners

  • Highest soccer IQ: Carles Gil and Emanuel Reynoso
  • Fittest player: Diego Chara
  • Best 1v1 defender: Walker Zimmerman
  • Most talented young player: Thiago Almada
  • Hardest shot: Jakob Glesnes
  • MVP: Hany Mukhtar
  • Most underrated: Darlington Nagbe
  • Best newcomer: Cucho
  • Toughest goalie to beat: Andre Blake
  • Funniest player: Raheem Edwards
  • Most fashionable: Kellyn Acosta
  • Best guy to have in the locker room: Zarek Valentin
  • Most impactful in supporting their community: Brad Stuver
  • Favorite stadium to play in: Q2 (Austin)
  • Best home field advantage: Banc of California (LAFC)
  • Best pitch: Q2
  • Club they would like to play for: LAFC
  • Coach they'd want to play for: Josh Wolff
  • Player they most want to come to MLS: Messi
  • Biggest influence on their game: Ronaldiho
  • City that should be next for an expansion team: Vegas
  • Best Current Women's Player: Alex Morgan