MLS Golden Boot tracker: Who will win in 2024?

MLSsoccer staff

Six matchdays remain in the 2024 MLS season, continuing a sprint towards the Golden Boot presented by Audi.

D.C. United's Christian Benteke holds the top spot, but Cristian Arango (Real Salt Lake), Denis Bouanga (LAFC) and Luis Suárez (Inter Miami CF) are all within striking distance.

Every MLS Golden Boot winner

PLAYER	GOALS	ASSISTS
1. Christian Benteke - DC	19	6
2. Cristian Arango - RSL	17	11
3. Denis Bouanga - LAFC	17	9
4. Luis Suárez - MIA	17	6
5. Lionel Messi - MIA	14	14
6. Mateusz Bogusz - LAFC	14	6
7. Dejan Joveljić - LA	14	5
8. Rafael Navarro - COL	14	5
9. Petar Musa - DAL	14	2
10. Dániel Gazdag - PHI	14	2

Note: The first Golden Boot tiebreaker is assists, followed by the player with the fewest minutes played.

Christian Benteke

Forward · D.C. United

Benteke is the focal point in D.C. United's offense, contributing 19g/6a. The former Premier League standout and Belgian international uses his dominant aerial game to torment opposing defenses.

Cristian Arango

Forward · Real Salt Lake

It's been a career year for Arango with 17g/11a. However, the Colombian international hasn't scored since July 6.

Denis Bouanga

Forward · Los Angeles Football Club

Bouanga is hoping to become the first-ever back-to-back MLS Golden Boot winner. LAFC's star forward has 17g/9a and is now joined by iconic French striker Olivier Giroud.

Luis Suárez

Forward · Inter Miami CF

Suárez has won a Golden Boot in the Premier League, LaLiga and Eredivisie. Can the legendary Uruguayan striker add an MLS Golden Boot during his first Inter Miami season?

Lionel Messi

Forward · Inter Miami CF

Despite playing in just 13 matches, Messi has an astounding 14g/14a for Supporters' Shield-chasing Inter Miami. He's set numerous individual records this season.

Mateusz Bogusz

Midfielder · Los Angeles Football Club

Bogusz's breakout season led to a Poland call-up for UEFA Nations League matches. Playing wide and centrally, he has 14g/6a in 26 appearances.

Dejan Joveljic

Forward · LA Galaxy

Joveljic is back from injury and leads the Galaxy with 14g/5a. He's joined in attack by Riqui Puig, Marco Reus, Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil.

Rafael Navarro

Forward · Colorado Rapids

The Rapids are back, and Navarro's played a massive role with 14g/5a. The Brazilian striker was on loan from Palmeiras before being permanently acquired in June.

Petar Musa

Forward · FC Dallas

With 14g/2a, Musa is enjoying the most prolific debut season in FC Dallas history. The Croatian international striker arrived last winter from Portuguese powerhouse Benfica.

Dániel Gazdag

Midfielder · Philadelphia Union

Gazdag is compiling his third-straight season with double-digit goals (14g/2a). Should Philadelphia make a late Audi MLS Cup Playoffs push, rest assured the Hungarian international will play an important role.

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