No Atlanta United player had a more stop-start season than its Argentine young designated player Ezequiel Barco. But when the attacking midfielder was fit and available to play, his presence was certainly felt in the side. Atlanta United went 9-4-1 in MLS in the 14 games in which Barco started, but what’s striking is that after the team’s 2-1 loss to FC Dallas on April 19, Atlanta United was 9-1 when Barco started. The only loss thereafter was the one the ended Atlanta’s season at home against Toronto — a match they thoroughly dominated.
Position: Attacking midfielder
Games Played: 18 (14 starts)
Goals: 4
Assists: 3
Ironically, the highlight of Barco’s season arguably didn’t happen with Atlanta, but with Argentina in the U-20 World Cup.