This is a list of foreign players in Major League Soccer. The following players: Have played at least one MLS regular season game. Players who were signed by MLS clubs, but only played in playoff games, U.S. Open Cup games, or did not play in any competitive games at all, are not included. Are considered foreign, i.e., outside Canada or the United States determined by the following: A player is considered foreign if he is not eligible to play for the national team of Canada or the United States. More specifically, If a player has been capped on international level, the national team is used; if he has been capped by more than one country, the highest level (or the most recent) team is used. These include American and Canadian players with dual citizenship. If a player has not been capped on international level, his country of birth is used, except those who were born abroad from American or Canadian parents, or moved to Canada or the United States at a young age, and those who clearly indicated to have switched his nationality to another nation.

Up to now, 142 different nations have been represented in MLS.

In bold: players who have played at least one MLS game in the most recent season (2026 Major League Soccer season), and are still at the clubs for which they have played. This does not include current players of a MLS club who have not played a MLS game in the current season.

Africa (CAF)

Central Africa

Country Name Birthplace Most recent MLS team Former MLS team(s) Notes Refs Angola Edgar Bartolomeu Angola MetroStars (2003) Capita Luanda, Angola Kansas City (2026–present) Fernando Fernandes Angola MetroStars (1999) Bruno Gaspar Portugal Vancouver (2021) Capped for Portugal's national U15, U16, U18 and U21 football teams Rui Modesto Vendas Novas, Portugal Vancouver (2026–present) Jerson Monteiro Angola Chicago (2007) Show Luanda, Angola Dallas (2024–25) Cameroon Anatole Abang Yaoundé, Cameroon New York Red Bulls (2015–16) Daouda Amadou Colorado (2025) Brian Anunga Yaoundé, Cameroon Cincinnati (2025–present) Nashville (2020–2024) Stephane Assengue Douala, Cameroon New England (2009) Yazid Atouba Yaoundé, Cameroon Chicago (2013) Eric Ayuk Yaoundé, Cameroon Philadelphia (2015–16) Aaron Bibout Yaoundé, Cameroon LA Galaxy (2023) Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting Hamburg, West Germany New York Red Bulls (2025–present) Capped for Germany's national U19 and U21 football teams Samuel Ekemé Kumba, Cameroon Kansas City (1996) Charles Eloundou Yaoundé, Cameroon Colorado (2014–15) Boris Enow D.C. United (2024–25) Ignatius Ganago Douala, Cameroon New England (2025) Wilfrid Kaptoum Douala, Cameroon New England (2021–22) Olivier Mbaizo Douala, Cameroon Philadelphia (2018–26) Matthew Mbuta Bamenda, Cameroon New York Red Bulls (2008–09) Alexandre Morfaw Douala, Cameroon Vancouver (2011) Joseph Nane Yaoundé, Cameroon Colorado (2011–12) Toronto (2010) Hassan Ndam Foumban, Cameroon New York Red Bulls (2017–18, 2022–23) J.C. Ngando Douala, Cameroon Vancouver (2023, 2025–26) Alain N'Kong Yaoundé, Cameroon Chicago (2005–06) Marius Obekop Yaoundé, Cameroon New York Red Bulls (2013–15) Ambroise Oyongo Ndikiniméki, Cameroon Montreal (2015–17) New York Red Bulls (2014) Frantz Pangop Douala, Cameroon Minnesota (2018) Franck Songo'o Yaoundé, Cameroon Portland (2012) Capped for France's national U19 football team Tony Tchani Douala, Cameroon Chicago (2018) New York Red Bulls (2010–11), Toronto (2011), Columbus (2011–17), Vancouver (2017) Capped for the United States men's national soccer team Nouhou Tolo Douala, Cameroon Seattle (2017–present) Central African Republic Wilfried Zahibo Marseille, France Houston (2020) New England (2018–20) DR Congo Cédric Bakambu Vitry-sur-Seine, France San Diego (2026–present) Capped for France's national U18, U19, U20 football teams Dimitry Imbongo Kinshasa, Zaire New England (2012–14) Larrys Mabiala Montfermeil, France Portland (2017–24) Capped for France's national U21 football team Cedrick Mabwati Kinshasa, Zaire Columbus (2015–16) Chris Mavinga Meaux, Farnce LA Galaxy (2023) Toronto (2017–22) Capped for France's national U18, U19, U20 and U21 football teams Danny Mwanga Kinshasa, Zaire Orlando (2015) Philadelphia (2010–12), Portland (2012), Colorado (2013–14) Ange N'Silu Kinshasa, Zaire D.C. United (2009) Michee Ngalina Kinshasa, DR Congo Los Angeles FC (2021) Philadelphia (2019) Steve Zakuani Kinshasa, Zaire Portland (2014) Seattle (2009–13) Equatorial Guinea Carlos Akapo Elche, Spain San Jose (2023–24) Gabon Denis Bouanga Le Mans, France Los Angeles FC (2022–present) Aaron Boupendza Moanda, Gabon Cincinnati (2023–24) Congo Philippe Ndinga Libreville, Gabon Philadelphia (2026–present)

East Africa

Country Name Birthplace Most recent MLS team Former MLS team(s) Notes Refs Burundi Irakoze Donasiyano Kigoma Region, Tanzania Nashville (2021) Eritrea Henok Goitom Solna, Sweden San Jose (2016) Capped for Sweden's U21 football team Mohammed Saeid Örebro, Sweden Colorado (2017) Columbus (2015–16), Minnesota (2017) Ethiopia Fuad Ibrahim Bik'a, Ethiopia Toronto (2008–10) Capped for the US national U17 and U20 soccer teams Kenya Nabilai Kibunguchy Elk Grove, US Minnesota (2022) Capped for the US men's national U19 soccer team Lawrence Olum Nairobi, Kenya Minnesota (2019) Kansas City (2011–14), Portland (2017–18) Victor Wanyama Nairobi, Kenya Montreal (2020–24) Madagascar Romain Métanire Metz, France Minnesota (2019–22) Rayan Raveloson Anosibe Ifanja, Madagascar LA Galaxy (2021–22) Mozambique Chiquinho Conde Beira, Mozambique Tampa Bay (1997) New England (1997) Tico-Tico Lourenço Marques, Mozambique Tampa Bay (2000) Rwanda Phanuel Kavita Lubumbashi, Zaire Salt Lake (2015–16) Jojea Kwizera Bukavu, DR Congo Montréal (2022–23) Abdul Rwatubyaye Kigali, Rwanda Kansas City (2019) Seychelles Michael Mancienne Feltham, UK New England (2018–20) Capped for England's men's national U16, U17, U18, U19 and U21 football teams Somalia Siad Haji Kakuma, Kenya San Jose (2019–22) Capped for the US national U15, U17 and U19 soccer teams Handwalla Bwana Mombasa, Kenya Nashville (2020–22) Seattle (2018–20) Abdi Salim Nairobi, Kenya Orlando (2023) South Sudan Machop Chol Khartoum, Sudan Atlanta (2021–23) Tanzania Cyprian Kachwele Shinyanga, Tanzania Vancouver (2024) Nizar Khalfan Mtwara, Tanzania Vancouver (2011) Uganda Micheal Azira Kampala, Uganda Chicago (2019–20) Seattle (2014–15), Colorado (2016–18), Montreal (2018–19) Tenywa Bonseu Kampala, Uganda MetroStars (2004) Chicago (2000), Columbus (2001), Dallas (2002–03) Peter Byaruhanga Kampala, Uganda Kansas City (2000) Ibrahim Kasule Buikwe, Uganda New York Red Bulls (2023) Joel Kitamirike Kampala, Uganda Columbus (2006) Edward Kizza Kampala, Uganda New England (2021) Mustafa Kizza Kampala, Uganda Montreal (2020–21) Allan Oyirwoth Amor, Uganda New England (2025) Ibrahim Sekagya Kampala, Uganda New York Red Bulls (2013–14) Robert Ssejjemba Kampala, Uganda D.C. United (2006) Steven Sserwadda Kampala, Uganda New York Red Bulls (2022) Brian Umony Jinja, Uganda Portland (2011) Zambia Aimé Mabika Lusaka, Zambia Toronto (2023–24) Inter Miami (2021–23) Zimbabwe Mubarike Chisoni Bulawayo, Zimbabwe LA Galaxy (2005) Kheli Dube Bulawayo, Zimbabwe New England (2008–11) Neathan Gibson Bulawayo, Rhodesia Colorado (2001) Teenage Hadebe Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Cincinnati (2024–present) Houston (2021–2023) Joseph Ngwenya Plumtree, Zimbabwe D.C. United (2011) LA Galaxy (2004–06), Columbus (2006–07), Houston (2007) Vitalis Takawira Salisbury, Zimbabwe Kansas City (1996–99)

Northern Africa

Country Name Birthplace Most recent MLS team Former MLS team(s) Notes Refs Algeria Monsef Bakrar Sétif, Algeria New York City FC (2023–25) Mohamed Farsi Montreal, Canada Columbus (2022–present) Capped for Canada's men's national futsal and U23 soccer teams Raïs M'Bolhi Paris, France Philadelphia (2014–15) Capped for France's national U18 and U17 football teams Saphir Taïder Castres, France Montreal (2018–20) Capped for France's national U18, U19 and U20 Egypt Omar Gaber Cairo, Egypt Los Angeles FC (2018) Ali Ghazal Aswan, Egypt Vancouver (2017–18) Ahmed Hamdi Cairo, Egypt Montreal (2021–23) Amro Tarek Los Angeles, US New York Red Bulls (2019–21) Columbus (2016), Orlando (2018) Libya Mohamed El Monir Tripoli, Libya Los Angeles FC (2019–20) Orlando (2018–20) Ayoub Lajhar Cincinnati (2026–present) Ismael Tajouri-Shradi Bern, Switzerland Minnesota (2023) New York City FC (2018–21), Los Angeles FC (2022) Morocco Mehdi Ballouchy Casablanca, Morocco New York City FC (2015–16) Salt Lake (2006–07), Colorado (2007–10), New York Red Bulls (2010–12), San Jose (2012–13), Vancouver (2014) Amine Bassi Bezons, France Houston (2023–25) Ayoub Jabbari Rabat, Morocco Cincinnati (2025–present) Ahmed Kantari Blois, France Toronto (2015) Youness Mokhtar Utrecht, Netherlands Columbus (2019–20) Capped for the Netherlands national U17 and U19 football teams Adrien Regattin Champigny-sur-Marne, France Cincinnati (2020) Anass Zaroury Mechelen, Belgium Columbus (2026–present) Capped for the Belgium national U17, U18 and U21 football teams Monsef Zerka Orléans, France New England (2011) Taha Habroune Columbus, US Columbus (2023–present) Capped for the US men's national U17, U19 and U20 soccer teams Tunisia Elias Achouri Saint-Denis, Réunion San Diego (2026–present) Rayan Elloumi St. Albert, Canada Vancouver (2025–present) Jasser Khmiri Tunis, Tunisia Vancouver (2019–20) Elias Saad Hamburg, Germany Nashville (2026–present) Capped for Germany's men's national futsal team Anisse Saidi Camden, US San Diego (2025–26) Capped for the US national U15 soccer team

Southern Africa

Country Name Birthplace Most recent MLS team Former MLS team(s) Notes Refs Botswana Dipsy Selolwane Gaborone, Botswana Salt Lake (2005) Chicago (2002–05) South Africa Stephen Armstrong Birkenhead, UK Columbus (2005) D.C. United (2001), Kansas City (2002–03) Derek Backman South Africa Tampa Bay (1996–97) Shaun Bartlett Cape Town, South Africa MetroStars (1997) Colorado (1996–97) Njabulo Blom Dobsonville, South Africa St. Louis (2023–24) Danleigh Borman Cape Town, South Africa Toronto (2011) New York Red Bulls (2008–11) Puso Dithejane Christiana, South Africa Chicago (2026–present) Richard Farrer Johannesburg, South Africa Dallas (1996–02) Lyle Foster Soweto, South Africa Houston (2026–present) Bongokuhle Hlongwane South Africa Minnesota (2022–present) Doctor Khumalo Soweto, South Africa Columbus (1996–97) Thabiso Khumalo Soweto, South Africa D.C. United (2008–10) Cassius Mailula Ga-Molepo, South Africa Toronto (2023–24) Olwethu Makhanya Durban, South Africa Philadelphia (2025–26) Mbekezeli Mbokazi Hluhluwe, South Africa Chicago (2026–present) Ivan McKinley Johannesburg, South Africa D.C. United (2002) Tampa Bay (1996–97), New England (1997–00), Miami Fusion (2000–01) Lindo Mfeka Durban, South Africa San Jose (2017) Kamohelo Mokotjo Odendaalsrus, South Africa Cincinnati (2020–21) Toni Nhleko Ermelo, South Africa Dallas (2003–04) Tsiki Ntsabeleng Daveyton, South Africa Dallas (2022–present) Ethen Sampson Mitchells Plain, South Africa Vancouver (2014–15) Davide Somma Johannesburg, South Africa San Jose (2008–09)

West Africa