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MLS Top Goal Scorer 2024: Messi Chasing Golden Boot in Debut Season

The 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) season is heating up and all eyes are on Lionel Messi as he aims for the prestigious Golden Boot award.

The honor goes to the league’s top scorer with assists serving as the tiebreaker if players are tied on goals. This year Messi is making a significant impact in his first full season, with Inter Miami dazzling fans and breaking records along the way.

In a memorable 6-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls in May, Messi set new MLS records for the most goal contributions in a single game, with six and most assists in a game, with five.

His creative brilliance is also boosting his teammate Luis Suarez, who is also among the top scorers this season.

As Messi navigates the challenges of the demanding MLS season, the competition for the Golden Boot remains wide open.

MLS Top Goal Scorers 2024- Updated Golden Boot Race Ranking

As of July 22, 2024, the race for the Golden Boot is fiercely competitive. Here’s a look at the current top goal scorers:

RankPlayerClubGoals (PKs)AssistsGamesMinutes
1.Cristian ArangoReal Salt Lake17 (2)11231857
2.Denis BouangaLAFC16 (7)9242143
 Christian BentekeD.C. United16 (2)4211825
4.Daniel GazdagPhiladelphia14 (4)2211780
5.Andres GomezReal Salt Lake13 (0)9231815
 CuchoColumbus Crew13 (1)8181498
 Mateusz BoguszLAFC13 (0)6242032
 Petar MusaDallas13 (1)2231835
9.Dejan JoveljicLA Galaxy12 (1)5211481    
 Lionel MessiInter Miami12 (1)13121035
 Luiz SuarezInter Miami12 (0)6181275
 Jonathan RodriguezPortland12 (1)6211798
 Lewis MorganNYRB12 (1)4211700
 Brian WhiteVancouver12 (0)2231915

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List of Previous MLS Golden Boot Winners

Here’s a look at the past winners of the MLS Golden Boot:

YearPlayerTeamGoals
2023Denis BouangaLAFC20
2022Hany MukhtarNashville SC23
2021Valentin CastellanosNYCFC19
2020*Diego RossiLAFC14
2019Carlos VelaLAFC34
2018Josef MartinezAtlanta United31
2017Nemanja NikolicChicago Fire24
2016Bradley Wright-PhillipsNY Red Bulls24
2015Sebastian GiovincoToronto FC22
2014Bradley Wright-PhillipsNY Red Bulls27
2013Camilo SanvezzoVancouver22
2012Chris WondolowskiSJ Earthquakes27
2011Dwayne De RosarioD.C. United16
2010Chris WondolowskiSJ Earthquakes18
2009Jeff CunninghamFC Dallas17
2008Landon DonovanLA Galaxy20
2007Luciano EmilioD.C. United20
2006Jeff CunninghamReal Salt Lake16
2005Taylor TwellmanNE Revolution17

FAQs

Q. Who is currently leading the race for the 2024 MLS Golden Boot?

A. Christian Benteke is leading the 2024 MLS Golden Boot race with 23 goals.

Q. How many goals has Lionel Messi scored in his debut MLS season?

A. Lionel Messi scored 1 goal in his debut MLS season.

Q. Which MLS player has the most assists this season?

A. Luciano Acosta has the most assists this season with 16 assists.

Q. Which MLS player has the most Golden Boot awards?

A. Bradley Wright-Phillips, Chris Wondolowski, Jeff Cunningham, Taylor Twellman, and Preki have joint most Golden Boot awards winning this award twice.