The 16 Best Minnesota United Players Ever

Designated stars, cult-hero homegrowns and a global icon or two have worn the Loons crest since the NASL days. Who is the club's finest?

1

Miguel Ibarra

Homegrown-spirited winger whose NASL form earned him a USMNT call and cult-hero status.

1000pts

2

Emanuel Reynoso

Argentine playmaker whose vision and goals made him the creative heartbeat of the Loons' best MLS sides.

883pts

3

Kevin Venegas

Energetic full-back and NASL-to-MLS holdover who holds the club's career assists record.

734pts

4

Bongokuhle Hlongwane

Electric South African forward whose pace and energy made him a key attacking outlet for the Loons.

691pts

5

Christian Ramirez

Prolific American striker and fan favorite who banged in goals across the NASL and early MLS years.

642pts

6

Robin Lod

Versatile Finnish international whose consistency and goals made him a long-serving Loons mainstay.

642pts

7

Osvaldo Alonso

Cuban midfield captain who scored the first-ever goal at Allianz Field and led the team's historic runs.

584pts

8

Kevin Molino

Trinidadian attacker whose clutch goals powered Minnesota through its early MLS seasons.

584pts

9

Darwin Quintero

Colombian magician whose dazzling early goals and assists thrilled fans as the club's first true star.

513pts

10

Michael Boxall

New Zealand center-back and defensive rock with the most MLS-era appearances in club history.

513pts

11

Dayne St. Clair

Athletic goalkeeper and MLS All-Star who became the United States and club's standout shot-stopper.

513pts

12

Ike Opara

Commanding center-back whose dominant 2019 season anchored the club's first MLS playoff push.

513pts

13

Wil Trapp

Composed midfield metronome and leader who set up an MLS-record back-to-back playoff assists.

513pts

14

Brent Kallman

Minnesota-born center-back and one-club loyalist who spanned the NASL and MLS eras.

513pts

15

James Rodriguez

Colombian superstar and 2014 World Cup Golden Boot winner who joined as the club's marquee signing.

513pts

16

Hassani Dotson

Versatile homegrown-style midfielder whose work rate and goals endeared him to Loons supporters.

428pts