As the cornerstone of the Real Salt Lake attack, a multi-year contract extension at the beginning of the 2016 securing the services of Joao Plata for the foreseeable future.
Plata lived up to his namesake proving his value as he easily contended for the first place on our list. He led the majority of the club’s offensive statistics, in addition to being one of the most consistent players for the Claret-and-Cobalt. RSL brought him into the fold hoping he could deliver a creative spark and he has not disappointed. In an organization that is currently struggling to find its identity, Plata provides a glimmer of hope.