MLS top scorers 2024: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez & players with the most goals in Major League Soccer this season

Real Salt Lake acquired Cristian Arango to change their fortunes as the former Pachuca forward proved his worth having played half of the 2023 MLS campaign. But with the Colombian forward having the opportunity to lead the attack throughout the campaign, Arango would be aiming to continue his purple patch in front of goal.

An opening day hat-trick in the 2024 MLS has skyrocketed Christian Benteke‘s stocks as the former Crystal Palace forward continues to create havoc in America’s premier division. The target man is an influential cog in DC United’s forward battery and he’ll be a major source of inspiration for DC United’s success this term.

Luis Suarez, Inter Miami’s landmark signing in 2024, reunited with his former goal-scoring partner as he’ll be vying to replicate his Barcelona days at the Herons.

Since he arrived in the United States of America, Lionel Messi has added plenty of quality to David Beckham’s Inter Miami. And with La Pulga playing a complete campaign, it’s no surprise to see the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner amongst the top scorer charts in the MLS.

Scottish midfielder Lewis Morgan made the switch from Inter Miami to New York Red Bulls as he had a scintillating campaign for The Red Bulls Metro after switching ships.

Morgan thundered 15 goals and three assists in his first season at the NY Red Bulls but followed it with a shambolic campaign as he failed to produce any goal contributions throughout the 2022/23 MLS campaign. The attacking midfielder is now on course to turn around his statistics as he has started the season on a high.

Dániel Gazdag had enjoyed two successive MLS campaigns before the 2023/24 season scoring goals in double digits. The Hungarian will now be vying to replicate his heroics once again for the Union.

The Seattle Sounders forward Raúl Ruidíaz, who has racked up over 80 direct goal contributions since joining the Sounders from Universitario in July 2018, has been in excellent goal-scoring form this season.

Dejan Joveljic had a below-par campaign in 2023 in the MLS but the Serbian international has improved significantly this season. The former Frankfurt forward had just nine goal contributions last term and he’ll be vying to change that statistic this season.

After winning the 2022 MLS Cup and following it up with a campaign that saw him land the 2023 MLS Golden Boot and lead the Black and Gold to yet another Cup win, Denis Bouanga’s stock is among the highest across the MLS.

He had a slow start to the 2024 season, but he has put it behind him to reclaim his place among the MLS top scorers.

The Greek striker followed up his impressive goal-scoring tally of 17 goals in the 2023 MLS with another sublime campaign. Joining from Scottish side Celtic, Giorgos Giakoumakis has been a marque addition for the Five Stripes spearheading the American side’s attack and guiding them to crucial victories.

With Nashville star Hany Mukhtar enduring a slow start to the season, former Nottingham Forest striker Sam Surridge has come up trumps in a massive way and is finally finding the back of the with some consistency. He even recorded his first MLS hat trick to help Nashville SC broke out to halt a five-match winless rut against Montreal.

Cucho Hernandez had a prolific 2023 MLS campaign as the Colombian starlet thundered 21 goals and bagged eight assists last season. The Columbus Crew forward would be aiming to go one step ahead this term as he’ll be looking to win the 2024 Golden Boot Award.

Julian Carranza was on the wishlist of every MLS outfit after two staggering campaigns for Philadelphia Union where the Argentine scored 15 and 14 goals, respectively. Carranza would now be aiming to make it three seasons on the bounce with double digits in the MLS.

A clinical and mobile striker, Brian White has been a goal-scoring revelation for the Whitecaps ever since joining the club in June 2021 via trade from Eastern Conference outfit New York Red Bulls.

Brazilian playmaker Evander has been in splendid form at the start of the season for Portland Timbers, scoring goals and laying assists for fun. Known for his footwork, creativity, composure, and, of course, magic from thin air, he has become a fans favourite to watch and looks set to be a key cog for Timbers’ playoff hopes.

Portland Timbers acquired Brazilian prodigy Antony from Arouca in August 2023 and the winger has been a hero this season for the MLS side. A threat in the air, Antony proves his worth on the pitch with his Brazilian flair and flamboyance whenever he’s in charge of the ball.

One of the big reasons behind the rise of FC Cincinnati from the bottom of the Eastern Conference a couple of years back to currently running away with the top spot is the presence of creative attacker Luciano “Lucho” Acosta, who is the team’s attacking hub.

The 29-year-old captain has a great ability to create plays and opportunities for his team, but he also has a knack for scoring goals. Last season, he finished fourth in the Golden Boot race with 15 goals

CF Montreal’s latest addition before the 2024 MLS campaign, Matías Cóccaro has taken the MLS by storm since his arrival. The former Huracan striker is enjoying a scintillating goal-scoring spree in the United States.

USMNT youngster Duncan McGuire contributed 13 goals and three assists last season but the forward was touted to join Blackburn Rovers. But with McGuire’s transfer falling off, the forward would be aiming to continue scoring goals for the Lions.

Having netted eight goals last term, Samuel Adeniran is on a mission to better his previous tally as he’s spearheading St. Louis City’s attack once again.

Teal Bunbury joined Nashville in December 2021 and the American forward is yet to prove his worth in the MLS. The striker has scored five and three goals, respectively in two of his previous league campaigns and he’ll be looking to score multiple goals this season.

After spending the majority of his career in Spain, Carles Gil was acquired by New England Revolution as the blockbuster midfielder and has been an integral force in the American sides’ engine room. Gil proved his metal last term netting 11 goals and providing eight assists as the midfielder continues to create havoc in the MLS once again.

Colombian forward Andres Gomez was signed by Real Salt Lake in 2022 after he had 12 goals contributions in his country’s domestic league. Gomez has the opportunity to justify his price tag this season and help the Claret and Cobalt scale new heights.

German winger Fabian Herbers rose through the ranks at Philadelphia before joining Chicago Fire in 2018. Herbers scored just four goals and bagged two assists in MLS last term but he has the perfect opportunity to add to his tally.

Former Napoli veteran Lorenzo Insigne has enjoyed his time at the MLS since bidding adieu to the Italian heavyweights. The Italian legend has continuously chipped in with crucial goals showing the world that he still has the goalscoring touch he had during his stint at Gli Azzurri.

Former Barcelona prodigy Riqui Puig has been a star signing for LA Galaxy since joining from the Catalan heavyweights. Puig had 11 goal contributions last season and the Spaniard will look to replicate his heroics once again.

Teemu Pukki created havoc in the Premier League a few years ago but the Finnish international’s goalscoring tally dropped. However, the former Norwich striker’s career turned around since joining Minnesota United, scoring 10 goals last term.

Robert Taylor has been Inter Miami’s silent hero this campaign as he has the ability to chip in with crucial goals and is a useful asset alongside the superstar pairing of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.