Lionel Messi’s league-leading 23 goals and 13 assists through 25 appearances for Inter Miami have established him as the clear frontrunner for the 2026 Landon Donovan MVP award, with traders assigning a 92.7% implied probability. The Argentine’s recent brace in a 4-0 win over D.C. United—his first MLS outing after retiring from international duty—extended his goal contributions streak and reinforced his individual dominance late in the regular season. Contenders such as Petar Musa (19 goals) and Luis Suárez trail significantly in both production and market pricing, reflecting Messi’s unmatched combination of scoring volume, creativity, and game-changing influence. An injury in the final matches or an unexpected team collapse could theoretically open the door for challengers, though current form and statistical separation make such shifts unlikely.