Lionel Messi to Inter Milan: Look at MLS records that even Argentine probably can't break
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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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