Miguel Almiron and Josef Martinez have made a huge difference in Major League Soccer and become some of the most important players in its history. They were key players in Atlanta United’s 2018 MLS Cup win showing how MLS can help develop players who can do well in Europe’s best leagues.
- Both players helped Atlanta United win the 2018 MLS Cup.
- Their careers show how MLS helps develop players who succeed in top European leagues.
Almiron and Martinez: Game-Changing Players
Sports journalist Tom Bogert tweeted recently about the best and worst transfers in MLS history and mentioned you can’t really separate Miguel Almiron and Josef Martinez when talking about important signings. When these two came to Atlanta United from Lanús and Torino it changed everything for the team. Almiron scored 21 goals in 62 games while Martinez got an amazing 77 goals in 84 games they were an incredible duo that helped Atlanta United win their first MLS Cup in 2018. What they did for the club will always be remembered in MLS history.
Had fun breaking down best and worst transfers in MLS history! Couldn’t split Miguel Almiron and Josef Martinez.
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert)
May 22, 2025
Almiron’s Journey to Newcastle United
When Miguel Almiron went to Newcastle United for £21 million in January 2019 it was the most they’d ever paid for a player which shows how good he is. The fact that he’s done so well in both Major League Soccer and the Premier League shows the quality of players coming from MLS. At Newcastle, Almiron has played more than 100 games and become really important in their midfield. His story shows that MLS players can do great in Europe’s top leagues which makes MLS look even better as a place where good players come from. For more about Almiron’s career, visit Newcastle United insights.
Martinez’s Record-Breaking MLS Career
Josef Martinez has done amazing things in MLS. He’s broken goal-scoring records and everyone loves him. Atlanta United got him first on loan then bought him for about $5 million which turned out to be a really good deal. The way he plays and how consistent he is has made him one of the league’s most important players ever. Even though Atlanta United isn’t doing so great in 2025, people still remember everything Martinez did for the team. To learn more about Atlanta United’s current situation and history, visit Atlanta United FC.
Strategic Transfers in MLS
These two players stories show how important good transfers are in Major League Soccer and how the league helps develop really good players. Their success shows that MLS is a good place for players who want to make it big in world soccer.
