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MLS Compilers vs Comets

Two careers can end with the same total value — one stacked in a few meteoric seasons (a Comet), the other ground out over a long career (a Compiler). Neither is better; they are different shapes of greatness. Peak-share makes the shape a number: best-3-season VAL ÷ career VAL.

VAL-based and distinct from the NFL production-based version. High share = front-loaded (Comet); low share = sustained (Compiler). Qualifying floor: ≥6seasons and a career at or above this sport's 70th-percentile career VAL (57.7). 93 careers qualify. Value shown is peak-share as a percentage.

Comets — Concentrated Peaks

peak-share %

A few towering seasons carried the career.

Showing 30 of 40 ranked entries.

  1. 1Clint DempseyST · 6 seasons · career 71.7 VAL · peak-3 55.177
  2. 2Brandon VázquezST · 6 seasons · career 58.7 VAL · peak-3 44.576
  3. 3Fanendo AdiST · 6 seasons · career 68.8 VAL · peak-3 50.874
  4. 4Fredy MonteroST · 6 seasons · career 58.5 VAL · peak-3 4374
  5. 5Giles BarnesST · 6 seasons · career 62.2 VAL · peak-3 44.271
  6. 6Ignacio PiattiW · 6 seasons · career 83.8 VAL · peak-3 5970
  7. 7Damir KreilachST · 6 seasons · career 68.4 VAL · peak-3 48.170
  8. 8Carlos VelaW · 6 seasons · career 95.9 VAL · peak-3 64.868
  9. 9Ola KamaraST · 6 seasons · career 83.7 VAL · peak-3 52.463
  10. 10Jesús FerreiraST · 7 seasons · career 88 VAL · peak-3 54.362
  11. 11Djordje MihailovicAM · 8 seasons · career 88.6 VAL · peak-3 54.562
  12. 12Joao PlataW · 6 seasons · career 77.8 VAL · peak-3 47.661
  13. 13Jozy AltidoreST · 8 seasons · career 77 VAL · peak-3 46.861
  14. 14Sacha KljestanAM · 8 seasons · career 76.6 VAL · peak-3 46.360
  15. 15Dairon AsprillaW · 9 seasons · career 61.9 VAL · peak-3 37.260
  16. 16Brian WhiteST · 7 seasons · career 94.6 VAL · peak-3 56.259
  17. 17Sebastián BlancoW · 7 seasons · career 78.2 VAL · peak-3 46.359
  18. 18Hany MukhtarST · 6 seasons · career 113.1 VAL · peak-3 66.559
  19. 19Pedro SantosW · 8 seasons · career 71.4 VAL · peak-3 41.959
  20. 20Robin LodW · 7 seasons · career 69.2 VAL · peak-3 40.559
  21. 21Romell QuiotoST · 7 seasons · career 67.9 VAL · peak-3 39.458
  22. 22Corey BairdST · 8 seasons · career 61.9 VAL · peak-3 35.557
  23. 23Raúl RuidíazST · 7 seasons · career 79.4 VAL · peak-3 4557
  24. 24Christian RamírezST · 7 seasons · career 70.2 VAL · peak-3 39.456
  25. 25Lee NguyenAM · 8 seasons · career 97.9 VAL · peak-3 54.956
  26. 26Jeff LarentowiczDM · 8 seasons · career 57.7 VAL · peak-3 32.156
  27. 27Carles GilAM · 7 seasons · career 109 VAL · peak-3 6055
  28. 28Benny FeilhaberCM · 7 seasons · career 85.4 VAL · peak-3 46.755
  29. 29Jeremy EbobisseST · 9 seasons · career 90.1 VAL · peak-3 49.255
  30. 30Dominique BadjiST · 10 seasons · career 72.8 VAL · peak-3 39.254

Compilers — Sustained Careers

peak-share %

Value spread evenly across a long career — longevity as greatness.

Showing 30 of 40 ranked entries.

  1. 1Sean JohnsonGK · 13 seasons · career 66.1 VAL · peak-3 17.827
  2. 2Stefan FreiGK · 12 seasons · career 63.8 VAL · peak-3 17.527
  3. 3Diego CharáDM · 13 seasons · career 85.1 VAL · peak-3 23.928
  4. 4Wil TrappDM · 13 seasons · career 76.5 VAL · peak-3 22.830
  5. 5Mark DelgadoCM · 13 seasons · career 92.7 VAL · peak-3 2931
  6. 6Andrew FarrellCB · 12 seasons · career 66.1 VAL · peak-3 20.932
  7. 7Jonathan OsorioCM · 13 seasons · career 115.6 VAL · peak-3 37.532
  8. 8Darlington NagbeCM · 13 seasons · career 109.8 VAL · peak-3 36.733
  9. 9Kellyn AcostaCM · 13 seasons · career 75.8 VAL · peak-3 2634
  10. 10Diego FagundezW · 13 seasons · career 141 VAL · peak-3 49.335
  11. 11Walker ZimmermanCB · 12 seasons · career 71.2 VAL · peak-3 25.135
  12. 12Matt HedgesCB · 12 seasons · career 70.8 VAL · peak-3 25.336
  13. 13Dax McCartyDM · 12 seasons · career 82 VAL · peak-3 29.536
  14. 14Cristian RoldanDM · 11 seasons · career 98.2 VAL · peak-3 35.937
  15. 15Alex MuylW · 10 seasons · career 67.2 VAL · peak-3 24.637
  16. 16Ryan HollingsheadFB · 11 seasons · career 82.8 VAL · peak-3 30.437
  17. 17Gyasi ZardesST · 12 seasons · career 146.4 VAL · peak-3 54.237
  18. 18Sebastian LletgetCM · 10 seasons · career 77.2 VAL · peak-3 28.737
  19. 19Tim ParkerCB · 11 seasons · career 58.7 VAL · peak-3 22.839
  20. 20Keegan RosenberryFB · 10 seasons · career 60.1 VAL · peak-3 23.439
  21. 21Daniel LovitzFB · 10 seasons · career 65.1 VAL · peak-3 25.539
  22. 22Steven BirnbaumCB · 10 seasons · career 59.4 VAL · peak-3 23.740
  23. 23Michael BradleyDM · 10 seasons · career 72.9 VAL · peak-3 29.741
  24. 24Justen GladCB · 11 seasons · career 64.2 VAL · peak-3 26.341
  25. 25Teal BunburyST · 11 seasons · career 93.9 VAL · peak-3 38.541
  26. 26Michael BarriosW · 9 seasons · career 97.2 VAL · peak-3 40.241
  27. 27Alejandro BedoyaCM · 10 seasons · career 78 VAL · peak-3 32.341
  28. 28Chris WondolowskiST · 9 seasons · career 138.5 VAL · peak-3 57.542
  29. 29Albert RusnákAM · 9 seasons · career 126.1 VAL · peak-3 52.642
  30. 30Kei KamaraST · 11 seasons · career 129.9 VAL · peak-3 54.342