Lionel Messi has become the first player in Major League Soccer (MLS) history to win the Golden Boot in consecutive seasons after finishing as the league’s top scorer in 2026.
The Inter Miami forward secured the award after scoring 26 goals in 31 regular-season appearances.
Messi previously won the Golden Boot in 2025 after scoring 29 goals in 28 appearances, making him the first player to claim the individual honour in successive seasons.
The Argentine is now among a select group of players to have won the MLS Golden Boot more than once, although none had achieved the feat in consecutive seasons before him.
Beyond his goalscoring, Messi also recorded 17 assists during the 2026 campaign, bringing his total goal contributions to 43.
His latest achievement adds to an impressive record since joining Inter Miami in July 2023: 100 goals in 115 appearances across all competitions, making him the club’s all-time leading scorer.
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