Lionel Messi Wins Second Consecutive MLS Golden Boot, Creates History

Lionel Messi Creates MLS History with Second Consecutive Golden Boot Triumph

The Argentine superstar scores 26 goals in the 2026 season to become the first player in MLS history to win back-to-back Golden Boot awards.

Lionel Messi has added another remarkable achievement to his illustrious football career, becoming the first player in Major League Soccer (MLS) history to win the Golden Boot in two consecutive seasons.

The Argentine captain finished the 2026 campaign with 26 goals, securing the league’s top scorer award for the second year running. Messi previously claimed the Golden Boot in 2025 after finding the net 29 times.

🚨🇺🇸 OFFICIAL: Lionel Messi wins the MLS Golden Boot 2026 and becomes the first player ever to win it back to back.

👟✨ 2025 — 29 goals in 28 games
👟✨ 2026 — 26 goals in 31 games pic.twitter.com/0nNCzSP9lb

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 8, 2026

According to Reuters, this latest achievement makes Messi only the sixth player in MLS history to win the Golden Boot on two occasions. However, no other player had managed to secure the honour in consecutive seasons.

Mess i Continues to Dominate MLS Scoring Charts

Messi’s remarkable consistency has once again set him apart from his competitors. His 26 goals in the 2026 campaign took his combined tally over the past two seasons to 55.

FC Dallas forward Petar Musa finished second in the scoring standings with 22 goals, while Nashville SC striker Sam Surridge secured third place with 21 goals.

Messi has also joined an exclusive group of players who have scored at least 25 goals in two consecutive MLS seasons.

Before the Inter Miami superstar, former Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez achieved the same feat, scoring a combined 58 goals during the 2018 and 2019 campaigns.

Impressive Non-Penalty Goal Record

Beyond winning the Golden Boot, Messi has continued to demonstrate his exceptional finishing ability through his non-penalty scoring record.

He scored 25 of his 26 goals in the 2026 season without penalties, recording the second-highest non-penalty goal tally in a single MLS campaign.

Messi holds the league’s top mark in this category as well, having scored 28 non-penalty goals during the 2025 season.

His latest achievement further strengthens his legacy as one of football’s most consistent goal scorers, proving that his influence on the pitch remains extraordinary.