Who is Inter Miami’s all time top scorer? A top 10 list

Who is Inter Miami’s all time top scorer? A top 10 list

Kevin Omuya
March 16, 2024 at 4:16 PM
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Although Inter Miami is still in its early stages, the club has already made its mark on Major League Soccer. The icing on the cake was having Lionel Messi, the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner, join the squad. Lionel Messi is already among the club's all-time leading scorers, having played just a few games for Inter Miami. Who is Inter Miami’s all-time top scorer?

Inter Miami's top goal scorers in 2024
Lionel Messi (L), Gonzalo Higuaín (C) and Leonardo Campana (R). Photo: Megan Briggs, Ira Black, Michael Reaves/Getty Images
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With an incredible total of 171 goals scored during his 16-season stay in the league, Chris Wondolowski currently holds the record for the most goals scored in MLS history. Gonzalo Higuaín has scored 29 goals in 70 games for Inter Miami, making him the club's all-time leading scorer.

Inter Miami's top goal scorers of all time

The following are the Inter Miami top scorers of all time by 2024. The facts and statistics are from the openly accessible MLS team, Inter Miami's records and statistics.

Player's name

No. of goals

Ariel Lassiter

6

Brek Shea

6

Robbie Robinson

7

Rodolfo Pizarro

7

Lewis Morgan

7

Josef Martinez

12

Robert Taylor

13

Lionel Messi

15

Leonardo Campana

23

Gonzalo Higuain

29

10. Ariel Lassiter

All time top scorer in Inter Miami from Costa Rica
Ariel Lassiter of Inter Miami CF controls the ball against CF Montreal at DRV PNK Stadium on October 9, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Photo: Lauren Sopourn
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  • Date of birth: September 27, 1994
  • Age: 29 years old
  • Nationality: Costa Rican
  • Goals: 6

Lassiter transferred to Miami from the Houston Dynamo in December 2021. With 41 appearances for the Marlins, this dynamic winger scored six goals. By early 2023, he had been designated surplus and had relocated to Montreal.

When Lassiter joined the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2015, he played for their USL team, LA Galaxy II. In 63 games for the Galaxy II, he scored 34 goals and added six assists, launching his Major League Soccer career. During his four years with the Galaxy, Lassiter made 25 regular season appearances for the MLS, and he debuted on July 25, 2015, against Houston.

The Costa Rican-American spent the 2014 season with Swedish club GAIS in the country's second tier, where he made his professional debut and contributed five assists and one goal before moving on to Major League Soccer.

9. Brek Shea

All time American top scorer in Inter Miami
Brek Shea of Inter Miami CF in action against Chicago Fire FC during the second half at DRV PNK Stadium on August 18, 2021, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Photo: Mark Brown
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  • Date of birth: February 28, 1990
  • Age: 34 years old
  • Nationality: American
  • Goals: 6

In June of 2020, Shea inked a contract with Inter Miami. Before joining Inter Miami, the multi-talented defender gained national and international recognition for his club and the US Men's National Team. The product of College Station, TX, has a proven record of success, having won the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and the 2013 Concacaf Gold Cup.

The left winger is among the top scorers of all time at Inter Miami and has scored six goals in 47 games for Miami. All of his goals were achieved in Major League Soccer. The professional soccer career that Shea had embarked upon ended in January 2023.

8. Robbie Robinson

Inter Miami top scorers of all time from America by 2024
Inter Miami's US forward Robbie Robinson celebrates after scoring a goal during one of the Major League Soccer (MLS) friendly football matches. Photo: Chris Arjoon
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  • Date of birth: December 17, 1998
  • Age: 25 years old
  • Nationality: American
  • Goals: 7

After receiving the Hermann Trophy in 2019, this 24-year-old began his professional career in Miami the following year. Robinson is not a reliable starter, but he has been brilliant when used off the bench. He made 52 total appearances, scoring six goals and adding two assists.

He was declared available for the 2020 Major League Soccer SuperDraft after signing with Major League Soccer in December 2019 as a Generation Adidas player. Inter Miami took Robinson first in the 2020 Major League Soccer SuperDraft. On March 1, 2020, he debuted for Inter Miami in a Major League Soccer match against Los Angeles FC.

7. Rodolfo Pizarro

A Mexican and Inter Miami's all time record scorer
Rodolfo Pizarro of Inter Miami CF dribbles at midfield during a game against New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on June 10, 2023. Photo: Andrew Katsampes
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  • Date of birth: February 15, 1994
  • Age: 30 years old
  • Nationality: Mexican
  • Goals: 7

In 2020, Pizarro arrived with a price tag of $11.98 million. He appeared in 62 matches throughout two seasons, scoring seven goals. Midway through 2022, he switched to AEK Athens from a short loan stint with Monterrey.

Rodolfo Pizarro has scored 33 goals and contributed 29 assists in 265 games for the Mexican championship. He was born in Tampico. In 25 appearances for his nation, he has participated in friendly matches, tournaments, and World Cup qualifiers.

With an option to make it permanent, Pizarro was loaned out to his old club, Monterrey, for 2022. The contract between Inter Miami and Pizarro was amicably terminated on July 14, 2023.

6. Lewis Morgan

A Scottish Inter Miami all time top scorer
Lewis Morgan of Inter Miami CF advances the ball in a match against LAFC at Banc of California Stadium on March 01, 2020, in Los Angeles. Photo: Rob Ericson
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  • Date of birth: September 30, 1996
  • Age: 27 years old
  • Nationality: Scottish
  • Goals: 7

Morgan began his professional career in Scotland with Saint Mirren FC, following his childhood stint with Rangers FC. Across all competitions in 2017–18, he tallied 18 goals and 13 assists. For Saint Mirren, he saw action in 118 games over two seasons, contributing to 29 goals and 23 assists.

Inter Miami, a newly founded Major League Soccer club, and Celtic reached an agreement in January 2020 for Celtic to purchase Morgan. There have been rumours that Morgan and Inter Miami CF had come on a three-year contract. His goal total was seven, and his assist total was seven in 58 games. Even after signing a $1.2 million deal, Morgan kept making waves with the New York Red Bulls.

5. Josef Martinez

The Venezuelan and Inter Miami all time top scorer
Josef Martinez of Inter Miami CF looks to pass the ball during a game against New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium, on June 10, 2023. Photo: Andrew Katsampes
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  • Date of birth: May 19, 1993
  • Age: 30 years old
  • Nationality: Venezuelan
  • Goals: 12

Martinez has been Lionel Messi's reliable attacking partner since 2023. Last year, Martínez appeared in 26 matches for Atlanta United in Major League Soccer, contributing to the team's success with nine goals and four assists. Martínez departed from Atlanta United and joined Inter Miami in January 2023. He had 104 goals and 14 helpers in 154 league appearances.

4. Robert Taylor

A Finnish Inter Miami all time top scorer
Robert Taylor of Inter Miami CF on the attack during a game against New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on June 10, 2023. Photo: Andrew Katsampes
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  • Date of birth: October 21, 1994
  • Age: 24 years old
  • Nationality: Finnish
  • Goals: 13

Swiftly establishing himself as an essential part of Miami's assault, Taylor was bought from SK Brann in 2022. He has combined great with Messi by scoring eight goals in sixty-four games. His contract expires at the end of 2023.

Taylor made the bold move from the Nordic countries for the first time since he was a junior player after a spectacular four seasons in Norway, during which he scored 22 goals and gave 22 assists. He earned his shot at Major League Soccer after playing in Sweden, Finland, and Norway.

Taylor earned a starting spot in Inter Miami's first eleven seasons, scoring five goals and adding nine assists. The Finn had already established himself as a superstar for the MLS team before Messi and Sergio Busquets arrived.

3. Lionel Messi

World's best and Inter Miami top goal scorer of all time
Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi runs for the ball during the Major League Soccer (MLS) football match against Nashville SC on August 30, 2023. Photo: Chris Arjoon
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  • Date of birth: June 24, 1987
  • Age: 36 years old
  • Nationality: Argentine
  • Goals: 15

A mere four games into his Miami career, Lionel Messi's name is already making waves. With his nine goals, he has cemented his place in club history. In his debut, this Ballon d'Or winner stunned Cruz Azul with a stunning free-kick. His ascent in Miami seemed inevitable, given Messi's current form.

In keeping with his reputation as one of the best footballers of all time, Lionel Messi has won many trophies and accolades. Beyond the dazzling championships, though, the player has left an indelible mark on the footballing world. Without a doubt, he will soon be the all-time top scorer in Inter Miami.

2. Leonardo Campana

Inter Miami top goal scorer from Ecuador
Leonardo Campana of Inter Miami CF during the US Open Cup Semifinal game against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on August 23, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Photo: Michael Miller
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  • Date of birth: July 24, 2000
  • Age: 23 years old
  • Nationality: Ecuadorian
  • Goals: 23

Campana has been sensational since his 2022 arrival from Wolverhampton. He went from being a loanee to a permanent player for a little over $2.5 million, and he has been a helpful asset with 16 goals in 50 games.

For Matchday 31 of the 2023 Major League Soccer season, Inter Miami CF forward Leonardo Campana was chosen as the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday presented by Continental Tire.

In club history, the Ecuadorian international is the second Inter Miami top goal scorer, with four multi-goal games, behind only Gonzalo Higuaín with five. Campana has played 1,191 minutes this season and has contributed to nine goals, including a team-high seven.

1. Gonzalo Higuain

Argentine and Inter Miami top goal scorer of all time
Gonzalo Higuaín of Inter Miami CF looks on against New York City FC on August 13, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Photo: Lauren Sopourn
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  • Date of birth: December 10, 1987
  • Age: 36 years old
  • Nationality: Argentine
  • Goals: 29

Higuain is Inter Miami's record scorer as of 2024. This 30-goal scorer has appeared in 70+ matches for Real Madrid and Juventus. In the wake of his Miami chapter, he retired from an impressive career.

Higuain contributed to Argentina's run to the 2014 World Cup final and 2015 Copa America with 31 goals in 75 games. However, he retired from international competition after Argentina's elimination in the quarterfinals of the 2018 World Cup.

Final word

With 29 goals on his record, Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuaín is still Inter Miami's all-time top scorer. Amazing stories of perseverance, athleticism, and ambition abound in Inter Miami's short history. These leading scorers exemplify the team's values and symbolize the club's incredible ascent.

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Kevin Omuya is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience who joined Sports Brief in 2022. In 2019 he held a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Digital Media from KCA University.