Evander Earns Fifth MLS Player of the Matchday, Ties Sanvezzo's Brazilian Mark

Evander matches an all-time MLS honor for Brazilians.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 41 min read

This is Evander’s fifth Player of the Matchday honor, which is tied with Camilo Sanvezzo for the most by a Brazilian-bor Via @MLS_PR on X

What happened: MLS named Evander its Player of the Matchday, the fifth such honor of his MLS career. That total ties him with Camilo Sanvezzo for the most Player of the Matchday awards by a Brazilian-born player in league history.

Why it matters: The recognition reflects Evander's sustained MVP-level form this regular season and places him among the most decorated Brazilian players MLS has produced. Drawing level with Sanvezzo, a longtime league standout, marks a milestone in Evander's standing across the competition.

By the numbers: Five career Player of the Matchday honors for Evander, now tied with Camilo Sanvezzo for the most by a Brazilian-born player in MLS history.

What to watch: Watch whether Evander claims a sixth honor to break the tie outright as the 2026 MLS regular season continues.

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@MLS_PR 2026-06-03T16:36:50.669977+00:00

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