Lionel Messi tops MLS jersey sales for fourth straight year as Robert Lewandowski surges and Cavan Sullivan cracks top 10
Inter Miami star Leo Messi has led MLS in jersey sales for the fourth consecutive season, the league announced Tuesday afternoon. Messi topped a star-studded list including LAFC's Son Heung-Min, Chicago Fire's Robert Lewandowski and Philly Union starlet Cavan Sullivan. There was a strong showing for midseason arrivals, with two major acquisitions in the top five.
Lionel Messi once again topped MLS jersey sales for the fourth consecutive year, according to Marca. Messi's cultural impact on the league and global football was evident in his sales figures, even though Barcelona's Lamine Yamal edged him out in sales across all clubs worldwide. Nevertheless, Messi remained the leading seller in MLS. The top spot in sales among all clubs worldwide was snatched by Lamine Yamal from Messi, but Messi's influence remained strong in the league.
The World Cup had a surprising effect on foreign imports' jersey sales. Robert Lewandowski, who joined Chicago Fire in June, led all players in jersey sales during the tournament, including Messi. Antoine Griezmann, who signed for Orlando City in March but didn't feature until the summer, also made it into the top five after the World Cup.
Cavan Sullivan, a Philadelphia Union player, marked an American's entry into the top 10. Sullivan's impressive late-season performance, including setting a new record for goal contributions among MLS teenagers, helped boost the Philadelphia Union into a playoff position.
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