The top MLS fantasy soccer strikers will be the players scoring the goals, leading their team to glory and getting all of the media attention in the process. There are plenty of players ready to apply for this role. But who gets in your draft, and who’ll get the job done?
Here are the top 10 MLS strikers that you’ll want for your 2025 fantasy football draft. All of them are available in the free game of FootballCoin.
Top 10 MLS Strikers for Fantasy Soccer in 2025
10. Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes)
Cristian Espinoza was the top striker in MLS fantasy football last season, according to FootballCoin stats. Espinoza is a player who contributes massively to The Earthquake’s in-game strategy. Picking him in your draft is almost guaranteed to hep you rack up the points in fantasy contests.
9. Cristian Arango (San Jose Earthquakes)
Cristian “Chicho” Arango has plenty to prove this season as he joins San Jose Earthquakes from Real Salt Lake. The 29-year-old has been one of the finest strikers in the MLS across the past two seasons. During this time, Arango managed 23 goals and 14 assists and will be hoping to improve on that record.
8. Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders)
Jordan Morris is one of the most well-rounded players in the MLS. Capable of playing in numerous roles, having secured more than 50 caps for the United States team and always dependable for Seattle Sounders, you know that you can depend on Morris! Consider him for the early part of the MLS season.
One of the most talented South Americans playing in the MLS, 24-year-old Rafael Navarro, made a relatively strong impression in his first campaign. His skill and dedication make me believe that there’s much to come from Navarro and that you should scout him carefully for the 2024 campaign.
6. Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC)
Denis Bouanga has acquired plenty of Los Angeles fans. His 21 goals scored across the 2024 campaign largely account for that, as does the previous year’s season, in which he performed nearly as well. Technical on the ball and capable of getting himself in front of goal, there are few strikers more capable of racking up points for your team than Bouanga.
5. Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew)
Diego Rossi is already a legend of the MLS and a favourite for fantasy football fans. The Uruguayan made a return to the North American league last season and spent little time settling back in. Rossi scored 15 goals across the campaign. And Columbus Crew may just have a winner in the veteran attacker.
4. Christian Benteke (DC United)
The former Premier League forward revived his career since joining the MLS. In fact, Christian Benteke was the top scorer last season. This is impressive, of course. But should DC United get the Belgium forward to be even more consistent, defenders will find it hard to stop him in 2025.
3. Luis Suarez (Inter Miami)
Luis Suarez is more than a past Barcelona great or Messi’s Inter Miami sidekick. Since arriving in the MLS, Suarez has proven to be in great shape and fighting spirits.
Sure, Suarez is a more expensive choice in MLS fantasy football. But picking him may well be worthwhile. (Remember that you can have Suarez as a lease in FootballCoin)
2. Dejan Loveljic (LA Galaxy)
I spoke a lot about Dejan Loveljic last season. But that’s because the striker was the most in-form player at the tail-end of last season. Loveljic managed the winning goal in MLS Cup Final. He’s also one of the finest strikers in the league and there’s plenty more t show in the 2025 season.
1. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
Lionel Messi is the biggest start in the MLS, certainly. But he is also, arguably, the most famous player in the world for a good reason. Post-World Cup Messi can still bring in great performances.
Last season, the Argentine scored 20 goals, registered impressive stats and was a very useful addition to MLS fantasy soccer drafts. What about this season? With Inter Miami failing to win the big trophy outright, this would be the perfect opportunity for Messi to cement his North American legacy.
