MLS Top Performers So Far | OneFootball

Sometimes we nerd out on the beautiful game. Here we break down top performers in three different categories from the current 2025 MLS season now that there’s enough data to start looking at individual player rankings and identify some trends.

All this data comes from Sofascore, which if you haven’t checked out, do so. Immediately.

Top Attackers

Since the purpose of any attacker is to score goals, we’ve ranked this report by total goals scored descending. The filter is limited to forwards and midfielders. Sorry goal-scoring defenders, you’ll get your own report in a future article. Because there are so many players with goals we expanded the list to 15.

Other metrics we’ve included as well: penalties taken & goal conversion %.

Top Attackers, sorted by goals scored

Leading the pack is Philadelphia Union forward Tai Baribo, who not only has the most goals (6) but also an remarkably high conversion (66.7%). Yes, Inter Miami’s Telasco Segovia is sitting at 75%, which is… well… astounding. Seattle’s Jordan Morris is next with 42.9%.

The Designated Player Effect

Of these fifteen players, only three of them are NOT designated players: Tai Baribo, Telasco Segovia and Alonso Martinez. Since the majority of DPs are attackers or midfielders, this doesn’t come as much of a surprise. But to see a non DP at the top… well, if Baribo stays on this course he’ll be a hot prospect come the summer transfer window. And keep an eye on Segovia.

Top Defenders

We organized this one by the number of tackles descending. Only defenders and midfielders in this grid (no forwards). Other metrics we include: accurate pass %, clean sheets, penalties committed.

Top Defenders, sorted by tackles

Notable observations: not all the highest ranked “defenders” play for teams high in the standings (David Schnegg in particular). The presence of two Vancouver players (with extremely high pass completion percentages) can go a long way to explaining their dominance in the West (last weekend’s loss notwithstanding).

Top Goalkeepers

Clean sheets are important, but saves have equal weight – we’ve grouped by the latter. A fun statistic we’ve included is saves from inside the box (simple math can calculate the opposite). Saved penalties are in there, though there haven’t been many of those. For giggles I’ve included punches, as that shows a keeper’s aggressiveness off his line.

Top Goalkeepers, sorted by saves.

Our top keepers happens to play for the worst team in the league. There’s nothing like having to ply your trade frequently to pump those statistics! It’s shocking to think how bad CF Montréal’s record would look without Sirois’ 25 saves. On a more positive note, Zac Steffan and Kristijan Kahlina’s efforts are clearly translating into their team position in the table.

Also worth noting in Timbers keeper James Pantemis… he’s already blocked two PKs this year, and has a equal number of clean sheets.