Out of favour Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins, and LA Galaxy veteran striker, Robbie Keane, are top contenders for the MLS Most Valuable Player title and Supporters’ Shield this season.
Both players are the statistical leaders in two of the most dynamic attacks in recent MLS history.
The eventual winner will be decided after the home-and-home series to end the regular season involving their club sides, Seattle Sounders FC and the LA Galaxy.
A cursory glance at their numbers puts Keane in the lead from a statistical standpoint.
He has more goals and more assists.
Martins could also pull ahead of Keane in the collective conscious of media, coaches and players.
Seattle Sounders FC currently have more wins than the LA Galaxy, thereby holding the tie-breaker for the Shield.
The Nigerian was largely involved in Sounders brilliant display this season in the Major Soccer League.
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