When MLS instituted the Designated Player rule in 2007, it was largely to facilitate the signing of David Beckham. But the rule was also implemented so teams could go beyond the salary cap for other stars, or even just high impact players.

In the 10 years since, MLS has been the home of dozens of stars, older and budding. But who are the best Designated Players in the league's history?

Keep in mind, only years that a player was actually a Designated Player count in this ranking, which hurts someone like Landon Donovan or Bradley Wright-Phillips, who has only been a DP for one season.