Lionel Messi, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, is set to join Inter Miami in America on a free transfer. Breaking some of the existing records in MLS may prove challenging for the Maestro.
Lionel Messi is making his way to America as he prepares to join Inter Miami on a free transfer, thus becoming the face of Major League Soccer (MLS). Despite his illustrious career, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner may find it hard to break some of the existing records within the league. Here are some of those noteworthy records in MLS:
Most MLS Goals:
The MLS record for the most goals is held by Chris Wondolowski, an American striker who scored a staggering 171 goals throughout his MLS career.
Most Goals in a Season:
Carlos Vela, the Mexican forward who played for Los Angeles FC, set a remarkable benchmark by netting an impressive 34 goals in a single MLS season.
Most Goals in a Game:
Clint Mathis rewrote MLS history with an unbelievable performance, scoring five goals in a single game. The former American international achieved this feat while playing for the New York MetroStars.
Most MLS Hat-tricks:
Josef Martínez, the Venezuelan footballer, holds the record for the most hat-tricks in MLS history. Martínez has scored a total of six hat-tricks during his time with Atlanta United, showcasing his ability to produce outstanding performances on multiple occasions.
Most Goals from Free-kicks:
Sebastian Giovinco, the Italian star boasts the record for the most goals scored from free-kicks. Giovinco's has an impressive tally of 13 goals from free-kicks.
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Most MLS Assists:
Landon Donovan, the American footballer, holds the record for the most MLS assists. Donovan provided an incredible 136 assists throughout his MLS career.
Most Assists in a Season:
Carlos Valderrama, the Colombian footballer, has set the bar high for assists in a single season, recording an astonishing 26 assists during the 2000 MLS season. Valderrama's exceptional playmaking ability makes him the league's all-time great.