5 World Cup Stars You Didn't Know Were Still Playing In MLS

#4 Giovani Dos Santos

MLS Soccer - Los Angeles Galaxy v Columbus Crew

This summer’s World Cup in Russia was the third in which Giovani Dos Santos has appeared in – all despite him still only being 29 years of age! Added to that, the skilful attacker has over one hundred caps to his name.

With high profile teams like Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur, Mallorca, and Villarreal on his CV, the Mexican forward is now plying his trade over in Major League Soccer with LA Galaxy. That may take many non-MLS followers by surprise, given the size and stature of the sides he’s previously played for and the sheer undoubted talent that the forward has.

While many may not be aware where Dos Santos is playing these days, many would likely expect him to be signed up with a side in La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, or even the English Premier League. Instead, the shock here is not that Gio is still actively playing, it’s more the fact that he’s already at home in MLS – although the fact that his brother Jonathan also plays for LA Galaxy may be part of the reason.