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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3. Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC) – 17 goals

Dec 10, 2016; Toronto, Canada; Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco (10) reacts after shot against Seattle Sounders during the MLS Cup at BMO Field. Seattle defeated Toronto on penalty kicks. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2016; Toronto, Canada; Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco (10) reacts after a shot against Seattle Sounders during the MLS Cup at BMO Field. Seattle defeated Toronto on penalty kicks. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Sebastian Giovinco had a slightly less productive goal scoring season by his usual standards although that’s probably because he was busy trying to top the assist charts as well. His return of 17 goals in 28 games at a rate of 0.63 goals per game along with a 15 assist haul and four winners ensured Toronto FC‘s progress to the MLS Cup Playoffs for the second year running following their third place finish in the Eastern Conference.

Nicknamed ‘the Atomic Ant’ in his youth due to his diminutive stature, the 30-year-old Italian continued to show his importance to the Reds in 2016 with his quick and technically gifted style of play. His combined goal and assist tally of 32 makes him the most involved player in the league in terms of goal output, and takes his current record for the club to 39 goals and 31 assists in 61 regular season games, which is a pretty remarkable.

  • Started all 28 games played.
  • Scored 4/4 from the penalty spot.
  • 10 goals scored at home, 7 away.
  • Took 177 shots with 59 on goal.
  • Golden Boot winner in 2015 (22 goals in 33 games).