Lionel Messi Tops List as MLS Unveils List of The 25 Most Popular Jerseys

In his second year in Major League Soccer (MLS) and after leading Argentina to a CONMEBOL Copa América championship, Inter Miami CF superstar Lionel Messi has claimed the top spot as the No. 1 selling jersey on MLSstore.com, powered by Fanatics, the league’s official e-commerce partner.

Following Messi, two other standout players round out the top three: his Inter Miami CF teammate Luis Suárez and the reigning MLS Golden Boot winner, Denis Bouanga of LAFC.

Other top performers in MLS are also featured prominently in the rankings. FC Cincinnati’s Luciano Acosta, the reigning Landon Donovan MLS MVP, takes the fourth spot, and Cucho Hernández of Columbus Crew, the MVP of the Leagues Cup Tournament and current MLS Cup MVP, completes the top five.

2024 Top-Selling MLS Player Jerseys

1. Lionel Messi – Inter Miami CF
2. Luis Suárez – Inter Miami CF
3. Denis Bouanga – LAFC
4. Luciano Acosta – FC Cincinnati
5. Cucho Hernández – Columbus Crew
6. Olivier Giroud – LAFC
7. Riqui Puig – LA Galaxy
8. Hany Mukhtar – Nashville SC
9. Jordan Morris – Seattle Sounders FC
10. Pedro de la Vega – Seattle Sounders FC
11. Sergio Busquets – Inter Miami CF
12. Jacob Shaffelburg – Nashville SC
13. Eduard Löwen – St. Louis CITY SC
14. João Klauss – St. Louis CITY SC
15. Jordi Alba – Inter Miami CF
16. Darlington Nagbe – Columbus Crew
17. Emil Forsberg – New York Red Bulls
18. Sebastián Driussi – Austin FC
19. Christian Benteke – D.C. United
20. Brian Gutiérrez – Chicago Fire FC
21. João Paulo – Seattle Sounders FC
22. John Tolkin – New York Red Bulls
23. Dániel Gazdag – Philadelphia Union
24. Raúl Ruidíaz – Seattle Sounders FC
25. Diego Chará – Portland Timbers

Inter Miami and Seattle Sounders Shine

Among the top 25 jerseys, Inter Miami CF has a dominant presence, with four players making the list. These include Messi (No. 1), Suárez (No. 2), Sergio Busquets (No. 11), and Jordi Alba (No. 15). Seattle Sounders FC also sees strong representation with four players: Jordan Morris (No. 9), Pedro de la Vega (No. 10), João Paulo (No. 21), and Raúl Ruidíaz (No. 24).

Notable Highlights

• First-Year MLS Players: Pedro de la Vega (Seattle Sounders FC), Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls), Olivier Giroud (LAFC), and Luis Suárez (Inter Miami CF) are all newcomers to MLS and have immediately captured fans’ attention.
• Young Talent: Six players on the list are aged 25 or younger, including Pedro de la Vega (23), Brian Gutiérrez (21), and Riqui Puig (25).
• U.S. Men’s National Team Representation: Jordan Morris, Darlington Nagbe, and John Tolkin have all featured for the U.S. Men’s National Team.
• FIFA World Cup Stars: Three players on the list have won a FIFA World Cup—Sergio Busquets (Spain), Olivier Giroud (France), and Lionel Messi (Argentina).
• MLS All-Stars: Eleven of the top 25 players were selected for the 2024 MLS All-Star team, including stars like Messi, Acosta, and Bouanga.
• MLS Cup Winners: Six players, including Diego Chará (Portland Timbers) and Raúl Ruidíaz (Seattle Sounders FC), have previously lifted the MLS Cup.

Global Representation in MLS

The top-selling jersey list is a testament to the international diversity within MLS. A total of 14 countries are represented, reflecting the global appeal of the league:

• Argentina: Luciano Acosta, Pedro de la Vega, Sebastián Driussi, Lionel Messi
• Belgium: Christian Benteke
• Brazil: João Klauss, João Paulo
• Canada: Jacob Shaffelburg
• Colombia: Diego Chará, Cucho Hernández
• France: Olivier Giroud
• Gabon: Denis Bouanga
• Germany: Eduard Löwen, Hany Mukhtar
• Hungary: Dániel Gazdag
• Peru: Raúl Ruidíaz
• Spain: Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Riqui Puig
• Sweden: Emil Forsberg
• Uruguay: Luis Suárez
• United States: Brian Gutiérrez, Jordan Morris, Darlington Nagbe, John Tolkin

MLS continues to grow in popularity, and the variety of top-selling jerseys reflects the league’s ability to attract and showcase a wide array of global talent. Fans’ passion for the sport is evident in the diversity of the players they support, from household names like Messi to emerging stars such as Brian Gutiérrez.

WRITTEN BY

Jarrod

Jarrod Partridge is the Founder of Futbol Chronicle and an accredited journalist with over 30 years of experience following international football. A member of the AIPS International Sports Press Association, Jarrod has covered matches at stadiums around the world, bringing first-hand insight to every match report, player profile, and tactical analysis he writes.

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