Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Alamo City
This new category rewards the player who most made a difference after the BSL Draft. The best in-season transfer, or non-drafted player. That honor goes to the Lion. There were some that said he was too old, or that his previous injury would affect his production. That was not the case, as Zlatan helped Alamo City move up the standings and fight for the Honors Trophy. Zlatan was a big reason why Alamo City made the Playoffs, and he scored in the Semi-Final match, and he scored in both Majors Cup matches as well.
Tim Melia
Angel Town
Like Valeri, Tim Melia was chosen again for the best of his position. He changed BSL clubs from Insulani Hawaii in 2017 to Union S.C. in 2018, and even though his new club did not make the playoffs or the Majors Cup in 2018, Tim Melia was lights out. He was the highest scoring goal keeper in the league. He also lead the league in Saves.
Diego Valeri
Capital District Gunners
There are less Midfielders in the BSL, and naturally the Forwards in an offensive league like the BSL get more attention. However, Diego Valeri is in a class above all competition for his position which is why he is once again the BSL's Most Valuable Midfielder for the 2nd year in a row. He is just a rock for the Gunners and a major reason for the clubs success and trophies the last few years. There is no rule requiring any set number of position players in the BSL, but if there was such a rule, Valeri's stock would be unmeasurable because of his classification.
Bradley Wright-Phillips
Gateway United
He is like a fine wine and just keeps getting better with age. His contributions to Gateway United have helped the club win the BSL Cup again. But, until previous seasons where he wasn't voted Most Valuable Forward, in 2018 he supplied several game winners and was that consistent player the Saints needed, when other contributors like Almiron for example went through dry spells.
