Lionel Messi Claims First MLS Golden Boot with Inter Miami in Historic 2025 Season

In a historic 2025 MLS season, Lionel Messi clinched his first MLS Golden Boot with Inter Miami, scoring 29 goals and providing 19 assists for a total of 48 goal contributions. Messi's impressive performance ranks among the most prolific in MLS history, with only Carlo Vela, Josef Martinez, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic recording higher single-season goal tallies.

Messi's 48 goal contributions mark the second-best individual campaign ever, trailing Vela's 2019 record of 49. The Argentine forward's exceptional season also saw him secure the fastest player to reach 50 regular-season goals in MLS history.

Inter Miami is now gearing up for the MLS Cup playoffs.