DID Press: Lionel Messi has won the 2025 MLS Most Valuable Player Award, becoming the first player in league history to secure the title in back-to-back seasons.
Lionel Messi, the Argentine superstar and Inter Miami forward, has been crowned the 2025 MLS Most Valuable Player, earning the Landon Donovan MVP Award for the second consecutive year — a first in MLS history.
Messi, who also claimed the 2025 Golden Boot, delivered another standout season with 29 goals and 19 assists in 28 matches. His performance surpassed his 2024 campaign, when he scored 20 goals and provided 16 assists on his way to winning the same award.
With his dominant form, Messi continues to reshape MLS records and solidify his status as one of the league’s most influential players.