Lionel Messi Nominated for Best Player in MLS for 2025 Season

Lionel Messi, the captain of Inter Miami, is once again in the running for the prestigious Best Player award in Major League Soccer (MLS) for the 2025 season.

Messi is among the top candidates for the "Landon Donovan" award, which he secured last year due to his exceptional performance in the 2024 season.

The league has released the final list of nominees, which includes:

Dennis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC)

Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC)

Evander (Cincinnati FC)

Sam Surridge (Nashville SC)


This season, Messi leads the MLS scoring charts with 29 goals and also tops the assists leaderboard with 19 assists, a performance that has been described by American media as "extraordinary by all standards."

At 38 years old, Messi announced on Thursday that he has extended his contract with Inter Miami for another three years, committing to the team until 2028, which underscores his dedication to continuing his career in the United States.