Diego Gómez, the best under 22 player in the American soccer league

The Independent Paraguayan

Washington.-This Wednesday, the recognition was announced to the 21-year-old Paraguayan midfielder, Diego Gómez, chosen as the best Under 22 footballer of the 2024 Major League Soccer season.

Gómez was surprised with the news in the middle of Paraguay’s concentration for the eliminatory games in Conmebol against Ecuador and Venezuela, respectively, where he was notified that he was designated as the Under 22 MVP of this season in soccer in the United States. Joined.

The Paraguayan soccer player was named the best Under 22 soccer player in Major League Soccer after his outstanding performances with the Fort Lauderdale team.Inter Miami

This recognition for Diego Gómez occurs in the midst of what aims to be the imminent departure of the Paraguayan footballer towards the Premier League, where Brighton led by Fabian Hürzeler will be his new destination in exchange for a figure close to 20 million dollars.

Diego Gómez managed to establish himself as the best Under 22 element in Major League Soccer and as one of the new gems that point from United States soccer towards soccer on the old continent.

In the votes shared by the MLS, Gómez surpassed great footballers who confirm the top 5 of the best youth players in the MLS. Among them is the USYNT youth team Diego Luna, who has had a great season with Real Salt Lake and is even already in Mauricio Pochettino’s sights for future calls with Team USA.

Third place was taken by Philadelphia Union footballer Jack McGlynn, who has also had a great campaign under the command of Jim Curtin. While the fourth and fifth places on the list of the best U22s in the MLS correspond to Brian Gutiérrez and the Argentine Federico Redondo, footballers from Chicago Fire and Inter Miami, respectively.

At the local level, the president of the Paraguayan Football Association Robert Harrison jubilantly celebrated the recognition of the international compatriot.

“Congratulations, Diego Gómez, being chosen as the best young player in the North American league is an impressive achievement,” the leader wrote on his social networks.

He stressed that “this recognition is the beginning of great successes in your career. We are proud that you leave the Albirroja colors high and that you are an example for many young people in our country. “To celebrate this great milestone in your career” AS USA Latino.