Zlatan's MLS: All-Time NPG+A Leaders

A couple months ago I wrapped up my Helltown MLS player ratings and noticed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic had a very high number of 1.18 Non-Penalty Goals + Assists per 90 (NPG+A p90) minutes played. So high, that I couldn't recall another MLS player reaching that level. So, I looked it up.

Here here's the list. You have to have played more than 1000 minutes.

G+Ap90	Year	Player	Team
1.39	2012	Alan Gordon	SJ
1.37	2001	Diego Serna	MIA
1.23	2001	Alex Pineda Chacon	MIA
1.18	2018	Zlatan Ibrahimovic	LA
1.15	2012	Thierry Henry	NY
1.15	2018	Adama Diomande	LAFC
1.14	2015	Sebastian Giovinco	TOR
1.13	2014	Robbie Keane	LA
1.13	2009	Jeff Cunningham	DAL
1.12	2001	Jeff Cunningham	CLB
1.09	2000	Mamadou Diallo	TB
1.06	2017	Josef Martinez	ATL
1.05	2008	Landon Donovan	LA
1.05	2015	Robbie Keane	LA
1.05	2015	Obafemi Martins	SEA

It was surprising to me that Alan Gordon topped the list, especially since I was neck deep in MLS at that time. Tis true, however. Remembering back, it was the "Goonies" San Jose Earthquake team that Chris Wondolowski (who won Helltown Beer Player of the Year in 2012) lead to a Supporters' Shield. The ended up losing to a motivated David Beckham, Robbie Keane team in the Western Conference semifinals.

Josef Martinez, All-Time MLS Goal Leader

Noticeably absent from the top of this list is Martinez, who this past season set the new record for goals scored in an MLS season with 31. Great season, but not one of the most dominant when looking at total offensive production. 8 of his 31 were from the penalty spot and he only noticed 6 assists. That said, he does have a MLS Cup to his name.

I expect Zlatan to come strong this year, in regards to goals and assists. He missed about a third of last season. With a full season, I fully expect him to be hunting for a number of MLS records.

Looking at these leaders, I see a lot of trophies. Look for LA, if they can get their FO right, to win one or two this year.