MVP Power Rankings: Hugo Cuypers challenges Sam Surridge for top spot
We're just about one-third through the 2026 regular season, which is the perfect time for another Landon Donovan MLS MVP Power Rankings update.
PROFESSIONAL
Joins Jorge “Zarco” Rodriguez and Ariel Graziani as the only players in FC Dallas history to score a brace in a season opener.
Joins Jason Kreis (’99), Kenny Cooper (’08) and Jesús Ferreira (’22) as the only players to score 18 goals in a season for FCD.
Became the first player in FC Dallas history to record two hat tricks.
Acquired from S.L. Benfica on February 1, 2024 for a club-record fee; on four-year contract with a club option for 2028.
Led team in goals scored (16), shots, (91), and shots on target (33) in 2024, most prolific debut season for a player in FC Dallas history.
Scored in his MLS debut vs. MTL on March 2, 2024.
Scored first career hat trick vs. MIN on June 19, 2024.
At Benfica, Musa made a total of 66 appearances registering 17 goals across all competitions.
NATIONAL TEAM
Appeared six times for the Croatian national team, making his debut in April, 2023.
Scored the game winning goal in the 3-1 win over Faroe Islands on Nov. 14, 2026 to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.