In recent times, the focus of the soccer world has turned to two emerging leagues that, until not long ago, were outside the scope of international spotlight: the Major League Soccer (MLS) of the United States and the Saudi League. What has fueled this new interest? Nothing short of the blockbuster signings of two of the greatest names in the history of the sport: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The natural question that arises is: which of these two leagues is stronger and has the most valuable players? A direct comparison is no simple task, as it involves various factors such as league structure, the number of teams, and, of course, player market values.