Top 10 Goal Scorers of the 2016 MLS regular season

Nov 6, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York City FC forward David Villa (7) in action during the second half against the Toronto FC at Yankee Stadium. Toronto FC won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York City FC forward David Villa (7) in action during the second half against the Toronto FC at Yankee Stadium. Toronto FC won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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4. Ignacio Piatti (Montreal Impact) – 17 goals

Jun 25, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Impact midfielder Ignacio Piatti (10) celebrates his goal against Sporting Kansas City during the first half at Stade Saputo. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Impact midfielder Ignacio Piatti (10) celebrates his goal against Sporting Kansas City during the first half at Stade Saputo. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports /

Montreal Impact midfielder Ignacio Piatti‘s inclusion this high on the list may surprise a few, but it’s a deserved one based on his consistent displays in 2016. The Argentine is the highest scoring midfielder in the top 10 with 17 goals being scored at an average of 0.54.

The 32-year-old’s increased productivity in goal surely stems from increased playing time that resulted from no major injury problems in the year. Add six assists and five game-winning goals to his contributions and it becomes pretty apparent that he was one of the chief forces behind the Impact‘s deep run in the MLS Cup Playoffs.

  • Started 31 of 32 games played.
  • Scored 3/3 from the penalty spot.
  • 8 goals scored at home, 9 away.
  • Took 95 shots with 42 on goal.
  • First entry into the top 10 goal scorers list (9 goals in 26 games in 2015)