Messi has had an impressive month, helping Inter Miami go unbeaten in April. With 3 wins and 1 draw, Messi has accumulated 6 goals and 4 assists in 4 matches. matches, delivering outstanding performances every week.

The Argentine superstar has taken MLS by storm since returning from injury in early April after missing Inter Miami’s previous four matches. Messi has every chance to compete for the MLS Golden Boot race and is the frontrunner for the title of MLS Best Player 2024.

The MLS Player of the Month title is voted on by a select panel of national media members in a process conducted by MLS Communications.

With Messi being honored in April, Inter Miami Club has won this title for three consecutive months. Previously, when La Pulga was absent, teammate Luis Suarez played explosively and received this valuable award in February and March.

Returning to Messi, after 7 appearances in MLS this season, the 2022 World Cup champion has contributed to 16 goals including 9 goals and 7 assists. The 36-year-old star set an unprecedented record in tournament history by becoming the player who contributed to the most goals in the first 7 matches.

The old record belonged to Thiery Henry in 2012 and Carlos Vela in 2019. Both former MLS stars contributed to 13 goals (both scored and assisted) in the first 7 appearances of the season. Messi currently leads the list of top scorers in MLS 2024 with 9 goals. Meanwhile, in the passing list, the former Barcelona player shares the number one position with Cristian Arango (Real Salt Lake) and Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) when all three have 7 assists.

Messi’s brilliant form in the 2024 season helps Inter Miami lead the Eastern rankings with 21 points after 11 matches (6 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses).

The next match for Messi and his teammates is an epic match against New York Red Bulls on May 5. Currently ranked third in the Eastern rankings, New York Red Bulls owns in their squad veteran midfielder Emil Forsberg, newly arrived from RB Leipzig.