Lionel Messi's league-leading goal and assist totals, including 20-plus goals and double-digit assists through late September, have solidified his status as the clear frontrunner for a potential third consecutive Landon Donovan MLS MVP award, reflecting traders' consensus on his unmatched individual impact for Inter Miami. Petar Musa sits second in the market at 11.1% on the strength of 18 goals in 23 appearances while anchoring FC Dallas's attack, ahead of Evander's creative output for Cincinnati and Luis Suárez's supporting contributions alongside Messi. Other listed contenders such as Denis Bouanga, Carles Gil, and Sam Surridge trail due to lower goal tallies or less dominant team contexts as the regular season winds down, with no late-season shifts yet altering the hierarchy.