Lionel Messi has only one goal in four MLS matches for Inter Miami. Can he challenge for MLS golden boot?
The topscorers in the 2023 MLS season as of September 23, 2023, have all hit 14 goals with few games to the end of the season.
Nevertheless, Lionel Messi can still challenge for the MLS Golden Boot in 2023. He is one of the greatest goal scorers in the history of the game, and he has shown that he is still capable of scoring goals at a high level.
However, there are a few challenges that Messi will face in his attempt to win the MLS Golden Boot.
- He is joining the league in the middle of the season, so he will have fewer games to play than the other players.
- He is playing for a new team, so he will need to adjust to his new teammates and the new playing style.
- The MLS is a competitive league, and there are many other good players who can score goals.
Despite these challenges, Messi is still the favorite to win the MLS Golden Boot. He is a world-class player, and he has a proven track record of success.
If Messi can stay healthy and fit, he should be able to score enough goals to win the award. He is also a very good passer, so he could also create chances for his teammates to score goals.
2023 MLS top table
| Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Hany Mukhtar | Nashville SC | 14 |
| Denis Bouanga | LAFC | 14 |
| Georgios Giakoumakis | Atlanta United | 14 |
| Luciano Acosta | FC Cincinnati | 13 |
| Daniel Gazdag | Philadelphia Union | 12 |
| Julian Carranza | Philadelphia Union | 12 |
| Brian White | Vancouver Whitecaps | 11 |
| Jesús Ferreira | FC Dallas | 10 |
| Nicholas Gioacchini | Toronto FC | 10 |
| Jordan Morris | Seattle Sounders | 10 |
| Christian Benteke | DC United | 10 |
