Top Scorers MLS 2020
See the complete top scorers for MLS 2020 with final goals, placements and statistics from the season.
The MLS season 2020 offered an intense battle for the top scorer title. Here you will find the complete goal statistics for the season, including top scorers, total goal production and how the league developed in terms of goals that year.
| Position | Player & Team | Nationality | Age | Goals | Goals per match | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
D. Rossi
Los Angeles FC
|
Uruguay | 27 | 16 | 0.76 | 7.35 |
| 2 |
G. Zardes
Columbus Crew
|
USA | 33 | 15 | 0.58 | 7.11 |
| 3 |
R. Ruidíaz
Seattle Sounders
|
Peru | 35 | 14 | 0.64 | 7.40 |
| 4 |
K. Molino
Minnesota United FC
|
Trinidad and Tobago | 35 | 13 | 0.59 | 7.45 |
| 5 |
R. Berić
Chicago Fire
|
Slovenia | 34 | 12 | 0.52 | 6.98 |
| 6 |
J. Morris
Seattle Sounders
|
USA | 31 | 11 | 0.41 | 7.26 |
| 7 |
Sergio Santos
Philadelphia Union
|
Brazil | 31 | 11 | 0.44 | 7.08 |
| 8 |
C. Mueller
Orlando City SC
|
USA | 29 | 10 | 0.36 | 7.03 |
| 9 |
R. Lod
Minnesota United FC
|
Finland | 32 | 10 | 0.38 | 7.12 |
| 10 |
C. Pavón
Los Angeles Galaxy
|
Argentina | 29 | 10 | 0.45 | 7.29 |
| 11 |
B. Wright-Phillips
Los Angeles FC
|
England | 40 | 9 | 0.43 | 6.94 |
| 12 |
R. Quioto
CF Montreal
|
Honduras | 34 | 9 | 0.43 | 7.03 |
| 13 |
J. Ebobisse
Portland Timbers
|
Cameroon | 28 | 9 | 0.39 | 6.86 |
| 14 |
D. Kreilach
Real Salt Lake
|
Croatia | 36 | 9 | 0.41 | 6.96 |
| 15 |
A. Akinola
Toronto FC
|
Canada | 25 | 9 | 0.56 | 6.89 |
| 16 |
Nani
Orlando City SC
|
Portugal | 38 | 9 | 0.36 | 7.36 |
| 17 |
C. Wondolowski
San Jose Earthquakes
|
USA | 39 | 9 | 0.36 | 6.74 |
| 18 |
D. Valeri
Portland Timbers
|
Argentina | 36 | 9 | 0.33 | 7.42 |
| 19 |
Pozuelo
Toronto FC
|
Spain | 34 | 9 | 0.36 | 7.62 |
| 20 |
L. Zelarayán
Columbus Crew
|
Armenia | 33 | 8 | 0.38 | 7.37 |
Statistics from the season 2020
Season's best goalscorer
D. Rossi won the top scorer title with 16 goals, placing him among the most effective players that season.
Goal production in MLS 2020
The development of the top scorer list during the season shows stable goal production where both established stars and new players contributed to an offensively characterised year.
Leading teams' goalscorers
Many of the foremost goalscorers came from teams with established offensive structures, giving them the opportunity to deliver consistently over the season.
Historical context
The season 2020 was characterised by a high offensive tempo and strong competition between the league's top clubs. Several teams showed stable goal production while the best goalscorers maintained a consistent level throughout the year.
Many matches were decided by individual performances and several new names established themselves at the top of the scorer charts. The season left clear marks in the league's modern history.
In terms of goal production, 2020 differed from both preceding and subsequent seasons, making the top scorer list extra interesting to analyze from a historical perspective.
Related seasons in MLS
Frequently asked questions about top scorers 2020
D. Rossi won the top scorer title in MLS season 2020 with a total of 16 goals. He played for Los Angeles FC and was the league's most prominent goalscorer that year.
The top scorer winner D. Rossi scored 16 goals during the 2020 season, which was enough to take home the top scorer title in MLS.
Los Angeles FC had the most players (2) among the top 20 goalscorers in MLS season 2020.
Apart from the winner D. Rossi, G. Zardes (15 goals) and R. Ruidíaz (14 goals) were the closest challengers in the battle for the top scorer title.