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

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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

Lionel Messi – Inter Miami CF
Luis Suárez – Inter Miami CF
Denis Bouanga – LAFC
Luciano Acosta – FC Cincinnati
Cucho Hernández – Columbus Crew
Olivier Giroud – LAFC
Riqui Puig – LA Galaxy
Hany Mukhtar – Nashville SC
Jordan Morris – Seattle Sounders FC
Pedro de la Vega – Seattle Sounders FC
Sergio Busquets – Inter Miami CF
Jacob Shaffelburg – Nashville SC
Eduard Löwen – St. Louis CITY SC
João Klauss – St. Louis CITY SC
Jordi Alba – Inter Miami CF
Darlington Nagbe – Columbus Crew
Emil Forsberg – New York Red Bulls
Sebastián Driussi – Austin FC
Christian Benteke – D.C. United
Brian Gutiérrez – Chicago Fire FC
João Paulo – Seattle Sounders FC
John Tolkin – New York Red Bulls
Dániel Gazdag – Philadelphia Union
Raúl Ruidíaz – Seattle Sounders FC
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.