Lionel Messi’s league-leading 25 goals and 15 assists through late October have produced 40 goal contributions for Inter Miami, outpacing the next closest scorer by a wide margin and positioning him for a historic third straight Landon Donovan MLS MVP. Multiple Player of the Matchday honors, record multi-goal games, and consistent influence alongside teammates like Luis Suárez have reinforced his statistical edge in expected goals plus assists and goals-added metrics. With the regular season nearly complete and no other player mounting a credible statistical challenge, trader consensus reflects the Argentine’s sustained dominance at age 39. Only a late surge by Petar Musa or an unforeseen roster change could realistically alter the outcome before ballots close.