Lionel Messi shirt is biggest-selling jersey in MLS ahead of Inter Miami partner Luis Suarez and Atlanta’s Miguel Almiron

Suarez joined Miami in December 2023

Lionel Messi playing football

Lionel Messi is responsible for the best-selling shirt in the MLS ahead of teammate Luis Suarez, rankings released by the league show.

Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi and Uruguay legend Suarez lead the list ahead of Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron.

San Diego and Mexico winger Chucky Lozano sells the fourth-most shirts in the division, with Columbus Crew captain and former USMNT midfielder Darlington Nagbe completing the top five.

Inter Miami MLS strikers Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi playing soccer together

MLS store: Messi jersey leads shop list

Here are the top 25 players on the list and their clubs, with Inter Miami and the Seattle Sounders – both of whom are competing in the 2025 Fifa Club World Cup in the US – accounting for four players each.

  1. Lionel Messi – Inter Miami
  2. Luis Suarez – Inter Miami
  3. Miguel Almiron – Atlanta United
  4. Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano – San Diego
  5. Darlington Nagbe – Columbus Crew
  6. Jordan Morris – Seattle Sounders
  7. Wilfried Zaha – Charlotte
  8. Diego Chara – Portland Timbers
  9. Patrick Agyemang – Charlotte
  10. Diego Rossi – Columbus Crew
  11. Ashley Westwood – Charlotte
  12. Luca Orellano – Cincinnati
  13. Denis Bouanga – LAFC
  14. Pedro de la Vega – Seattle Sounders
  15. Marco Reus – LA Galaxy
  16. Sergio Busquets – Inter Miami
  17. Christian Benteke – DC United
  18. Cavan Sullivan – Philadelphia Union
  19. Olivier Giroud – LAFC
  20. Riqui Puig – LA Galaxy
  21. Emmanuel Latte Lath – Atlanta United
  22. Kevin Denkey – FC Cincinnati
  23. Benjamin Cremaschi – Inter Miami
  24. Albert Rusnak – Seattle Sounders
  25. Jesus Ferreira – Seattle Sounders

How to buy a Messi jersey

Messi shrts are available from the official MLS store, which also offers a huge range of Messi items including a vinyl figure, sneakers, t-shirts, hoodies and footballs.

How much does a Messi Miami shirt cost?

For adults, Inter Miami’s current shirts with Messi’s name and number cost $129.99 for a replica version of $194.99 for an Authentic version more closely resembling the one worn by players.

The youth version is priced at $109.99, while a toddler kit is available for $74.99. Messi-branded shirts from previous seasons are also available for a reduced cost.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi playing football for MLS team Inter Miami

Lionel Messi contract, salary

Messi remains the most high-profile player in the world alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and has an optional extra year in his Miami contract.

Speaking to Marca after Messi’s arrival was first announced in July 2023, Miami managing owner Jorge Mas said the four-time Champions League winner would earn up to $60 million a year.

Messi’s purported playing salary of up to $20.4m is considerably more than any other player in the US and is heftily increased by holding equity in the club and payments from league broadcasters Apple.

Lionel Messi stats

The club was formed by a group including former England captain David Beckham in 2018 and made Messi one of the most prestigious MLS signings of all time five years later, winning their first trophy with the help of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and Suarez when they triumphed in the 2023 Leagues Cup.

In his first full campaign with the club, Messi averaged an MLS-record 2.18 goal contributions per 90 minutes in 2024 to help Miami win their first Supporters’ Shield.

The 37-year-old has 15 goals and six assists in 21 appearances in all competitions in 2025, with former Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano taking over as Herons boss before the start of the season.

Lionel Messi Fifa Club World Cup 2025 fixtures, schedule, results

Miami are in Group A with Brazilian side Palmeiras, Egyptian team Al-Ahly and Portugese giants Porto. Here’s when and where they play each of their initial rivals.

Sunday, June 15

Al-Ahly 0-0 Miami (Miami)

Thursday, June 19

Miami vs Porto (Atlanta, 20:00)

Tuesday, June 24

Miami vs Palmeiras (Miami, 02:00)

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