Top Scorers MLS 2021
See the complete top scorers for MLS 2021 with final goals, placements and statistics from the season.
The MLS season 2021 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 |
V. Castellanos
New York City FC
|
Argentina | 27 | 22 | 0.63 | 7.25 |
| 2 |
H. Mukhtar
Nashville SC
|
Germany | 30 | 19 | 0.58 | 7.49 |
| 3 |
O. Kamara
DC United
|
Norway | 36 | 19 | 0.68 | 7.19 |
| 4 |
A. Buksa
New England Revolution
|
Poland | 29 | 17 | 0.53 | 7.16 |
| 5 |
J. Hernández
Los Angeles Galaxy
|
Mexico | 37 | 17 | 0.81 | 7.43 |
| 6 |
R. Ruidíaz
Seattle Sounders
|
Peru | 35 | 17 | 0.63 | 7.04 |
| 7 |
D. Kreilach
Real Salt Lake
|
Croatia | 36 | 16 | 0.44 | 7.32 |
| 8 |
D. Sallói
Sporting Kansas City
|
Hungary | 29 | 16 | 0.50 | 7.25 |
| 9 |
J. Russell
Sporting Kansas City
|
Scotland | 35 | 16 | 0.50 | 7.37 |
| 10 |
G. Bou
New England Revolution
|
Argentina | 34 | 15 | 0.48 | 7.30 |
| 11 |
C. Arango
Los Angeles FC
|
Colombia | 30 | 14 | 0.82 | 7.59 |
| 12 |
R. Pepi
FC Dallas
|
USA | 22 | 13 | 0.42 | 7.04 |
| 13 |
F. Mora
Portland Timbers
|
Chile | 32 | 13 | 0.39 | 6.98 |
| 14 |
C. Sapong
Nashville SC
|
USA | 36 | 12 | 0.34 | 7.10 |
| 15 |
B. White
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
USA | 29 | 12 | 0.43 | 6.60 |
| 16 |
L. Zelarayán
Columbus Crew
|
Armenia | 33 | 12 | 0.38 | 7.36 |
| 17 |
J. López
San Jose Earthquakes
|
Mexico | 31 | 12 | 0.38 | 7.06 |
| 18 |
K. Przybyłko
Philadelphia Union
|
Poland | 32 | 12 | 0.32 | 6.99 |
| 19 |
Josef Martínez
Atlanta United FC
|
Venezuela | 32 | 12 | 0.48 | 6.95 |
| 20 |
G. Higuaín
Inter Miami
|
Argentina | 36 | 12 | 0.40 | 7.11 |
Statistics from the season 2021
Season's best goalscorer
V. Castellanos won the top scorer title with 22 goals, placing him among the most effective players that season.
Goal production in MLS 2021
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 2021 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, 2021 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 2021
V. Castellanos won the top scorer title in MLS season 2021 with a total of 22 goals. He played for New York City FC and was the league's most prominent goalscorer that year.
The top scorer winner V. Castellanos scored 22 goals during the 2021 season, which was enough to take home the top scorer title in MLS.
Nashville SC had the most players (2) among the top 20 goalscorers in MLS season 2021.
Apart from the winner V. Castellanos, H. Mukhtar (19 goals) and O. Kamara (19 goals) were the closest challengers in the battle for the top scorer title.