Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi has done it again. The league announced on Tuesday afternoon that Messi led Major League Soccer in jersey sales for the fourth straight year. This isn’t just a number on a chart. It shows that fans are buying what the best players produce. While other stars like Robert Lewandowski and Cavan Sullivan climbed the ranks, Messi held the top spot. The data from Goal.com confirms he remains the clear leader in the market.
The list includes some heavy hitters who drew attention this season. LAFC’s Son Heung-Min took second place, followed by Vancouver Whitecaps’ Thomas Muller. Chicago Fire’s Robert Lewandowski secured the fourth spot after a strong push. Philadelphia Union teenager Cavan Sullivan cracked the top 10, a huge win for American soccer. According to Goal.com, only four clubs worldwide sold more kits than Inter Miami. No other MLS team made the global top 10 list.
The World Cup Boost for Imports
Summer arrivals made a real impact on these numbers. Robert Lewandowski led all players in sales right after he joined Chicago in June. He even topped Messi for a brief time during that surge. Antoine Griezmann also cracked the top five after signing with Orlando City in March. He did not play until the summer, yet the World Cup helped his sales jump. These foreign stars proved they can drive demand just as well as local favorites. The league sees a mix of global talent and homegrown hope.
Teenager Cavan Sullivan Makes His Mark
Cavan Sullivan is the story that matters most for American families. He is one of the few USMNT players to make the top 10 list. Sullivan broke several records for the Philadelphia Union after becoming a starter in June. His late-season run included a new record for goal contributions by an MLS teenager. That performance pushed a struggling team into the playoff spot. According to Goal.com, his rise shows that young American players can capture the imagination of the buying public. This is the kind of growth we need to see more of.
Messi’s hold on the top spot is not a fluke. He is the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner who keeps drawing eyes to the league. His influence makes Miami a global leader in merch sales. The numbers show that fans want to wear the jerseys of the players who deliver. Lewandowski and Sullivan prove that new talent can also move the needle. The top 10 list includes players from Inter Miami, LAFC, Chicago Fire, and more.
