Lionel Messi, the superstar player of Inter Miami CF, has made history by winning the 2025 MLS Golden Boot. With an impressive 29 goals, he has become the league’s leading scorer in his second full season with the team. Additionally, Messi contributed 19 assists, showcasing his exceptional skills on the field. He surpassed other top contenders, including Denis Bouanga of LAFC and Sam Surridge of Nashville SC, who both scored 24 goals.
Messi’s achievement is a significant milestone for Inter Miami CF, as he becomes the team’s first-ever Golden Boot winner. He is also the first Argentine player to receive the award since ValentÃn “Taty” Castellanos won it with New York City FC in 2021. The Argentine great’s outstanding performance was evident in his team’s 5-2 victory over Nashville on Saturday, where he scored three goals and provided an assist.
This season, Messi has accumulated 48 goal contributions, consisting of 29 goals and 19 assists. Although he fell short of Carlos Vela’s MLS record of 49 goal contributions in 2019, his performance has been remarkable. Messi is now poised to become the first player to win consecutive MVP awards, following his historic 2024 campaign where Inter Miami CF claimed the Supporters’ Shield in record-breaking fashion.
As the Eastern Conference No. 3 seed, Inter Miami CF will face No. 6 Nashville in the MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Best-of-3 Series. The team is looking to make a strong run in the playoffs, and with Messi’s exceptional skills, they have a good chance of advancing. The MLS Cup champion will be crowned on December 6, and fans are eagerly waiting to see which team will emerge victorious. With Messi’s incredible talent and his team’s determination, Inter Miami CF is a strong contender for the title.