Lionel Messi of Inter Miami is the top scorer in Major League Soccer in 2026, with 21 goals from 24 appearances, one of them from the penalty spot. Petar Musa is next on 18. Lionel Messi was also the top scorer in 2025, with 35.
Anthony Markanich Jr. of Minnesota United is the top-scoring defender in Major League Soccer in 2026, with 8 goals from 27 appearances. Peyton Miller is next on 7.
Julian Hall of New York RB is the top scorer aged 21 or under in Major League Soccer in 2026, with 10 goals from 26 appearances. Peyton Miller and Cavan Sullivan are next on 7.
Lionel Messi of Inter Miami has scored the most non-penalty goals in Major League Soccer in 2026, with 20 from 24 appearances, plus a penalty. Brian White is next on 16.
Hugo Cuypers of Chicago Fire has the most goals per 90 minutes in Major League Soccer in 2026, with 1.18 per 90, from 13 goals in 990 minutes. To count, a player needs 810 minutes. Petar Musa is next on 0.95.
Sam Surridge of Nashville SC has scored the most home goals in Major League Soccer in 2026, with 13 home goals from twelve home games. Hany Mukhtar is next on 12.
Lionel Messi of Inter Miami has scored the most away goals in Major League Soccer in 2026, with 12 away goals from twelve away games. Kelvin Yeboah is next on 9.