Lionel Messi Leads MLS Jersey Rankings for Fourth Consecutive Season
Robert Lewandowski and Antoine Griezmann Make Immediate Impact Following Midseason Arrivals, Joining Son Heung-Min and Thomas Müller in Top Five
NEW YORK (Nov. 3, 2026) – – Lionel Messi remains Major League Soccer’s most popular jersey for the fourth consecutive season, but a wave of international stars and emerging American talent is reshaping the league’s top 10. From new arrivals Robert Lewandowski and Antoine Griezmann making an immediate impact to 17-year-old standout Cavan Sullivan climbing to No. 6, the 2026 rankings showcase the breadth of star power captivating MLS fans.
The league’s most popular jerseys reflect strong fan interest across multiple MLS markets, with five different clubs represented at the top of the rankings:
- Inter Miami CF’s Messi (No. 1)
- LAFC’s Son Heung-Min (No. 2)
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s Thomas Müller (No. 3)
- Chicago Fire FC’s Lewandowski (No. 4)
- Orlando City SC’s Griezmann (No. 5).
Notably, Lewandowski has had the league’s most popular jersey since arriving in June, underscoring the immediate fan interest generated by one of MLS’ newest international stars.
Top 10 Most Popular MLS Player Jerseys of 2026:
- Lionel Messi – Inter Miami CF
- Son Heung-Min – LAFC
- Thomas Müller – Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Robert Lewandowski – Chicago Fire FC
- Antoine Griezmann – Orlando City SC
- Cavan Sullivan – Philadelphia Union
- Denis Bouanga – LAFC
- Luis Suárez – Inter Miami CF
- Hany Mukhtar – Nashville SC
- Rodrigo De Paul – Inter Miami CF
Additional Highlights Include:
- Messi Leads the Way: Inter Miami CF’s eight-time Ballon d’Or winner claims the No. 1 spot for the fourth consecutive season, continuing to captivate fans across North America and around the World.
- New MLS Arrivals Make Immediate Impact: Chicago Fire FC’s Robert Lewandowski and Orlando City SC’s Antoine Griezmann rank fourth and fifth, respectively, despite having joined MLS during the summer. Lewandowski has been the most popular jersey since his arrival in June, while Griezmann’s top five ranking underscores the immediate popularity of the French World Cup winner among MLS fans.
- The Next Generation Makes its Mark: Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan ranks sixth amid a breakout season for club and country. The 17-year-old became the youngest player in MLS history to earn Player of the Month honors in September and recently made history with the U.S. Men’s National Team, becoming the youngest goalscorer in USMNT history during a 3-0 victory over Mexico in October.
- Four World Cup Winners Represented: Four players have won a FIFA World Cup, including Lionel Messi (Argentina), Rodrigo De Paul (Argentina), Antoine Griezmann (France), and Thomas Müller (Germany).
- Inter Miami CF Leads All Clubs: Inter Miami CF places three players in the top 10, with Messi (No. 1), Luis Suárez (No. 8) and Rodrigo De Paul (No. 10), followed by LAFC with Son Heung-Min (No. 2) and Denis Bouanga (No. 7).
MLS enters the final stretch of the regular season, with Decision Day set for Saturday, Nov. 7, as clubs across the league battle for playoff positioning and postseason berths. The Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs will kick off Thursday, Nov. 19.
Fans can shop for official MLS jerseys at MLSstore.com.
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These rankings are based on overall retail sales of adidas MLS jerseys on MLSstore.com since Jan. 1 through Oct. 30, 2026.
