The Liga MX Apertura 2026 top goalscorer race stays tightly bunched because no single forward has pulled away decisively after roughly a dozen matchdays. Salomón Rondón leads with 12 goals for Pachuca, but a group including Julián Carranza (7), Juan Brunetta (6 with recent doubles for Tigres), Juninho (6 for Pumas), Óscar Estupiñán, and Henry Martín (all on 6) remain within striking distance through consistent finishing and penalty involvement. Midfield contributors like Paulinho and José Paradela add further depth, while team attacks from Toluca, América, and Cruz Azul keep multiple options viable. Early-season form, fixture congestion, and the absence of prolonged slumps among contenders sustain the competitive balance reflected in market pricing.