When it was announced that David Beckham would be part of an ownership group bringing an MLS franchise to Miami, it was easy to assume that stars would follow.
Fast forward a few years, and Inter Miami has essentially recreated the FC Barcelona side that dominated European football in the 2010s.
That core group of players, led by Lionel Messi, has helped the Herons establish themselves as a fixture at the top of the MLS odds and one of the most-watched teams in the league.
Below, I’ll analyse the five best Inter Miami players of all time, a list that focuses heavily on the team’s high-profile designated players.
Inter Miami CF All-Time Greatest Players
| Rank | Player | Position | Inter Miami Years |
| 1 | Lionel Messi | Forward | 2023-Present |
| 2 | Luis Suarez | Forward | 2024-Present |
| 3 | Jordi Alba | Defender | 2023-Present |
| 4 | Gonzalo Higuain | Forward | 2020-2022 |
| 5 | Sergio Busquets | Midfielder | 2023-Present |
1. Lionel Messi
Unlike many ageing stars who join MLS sides, Lionel Messi has delivered a high level of production to Inter Miami in his two-plus seasons with the club.
Then again, I expected nothing less from one of the greatest players of all time.
Messi won MLS MVP honours in his first full season, scoring 20 goals and delivering 16 assists despite making just 19 league appearances.
The Argentine forward is already Inter Miami’s all-time leading scorer and helped the club to the 2024 Supporters’ Shield and 2023 Leagues Cup.
2. Luis Suarez
Suarez is ageing a bit less gracefully, but his chemistry with Messi and quality in front of goal are still showing through.
The Uruguayan forward joined Miami ahead of the 2024 MLS season and already sits second on the club’s all-time scoring list across all competitions.
Suarez netted 20 league goals and added nine assists in 27 appearances in his debut campaign, helping Miami clinch the Supporters’ Shield with a league-record 74 points.
3. Jordi Alba
When I’m making my soccer betting picks, I look to back teams with a creative full back like Jordi Alba.
The former Barcelona star brought his wand of a left foot to MLS, registering 14 assists in 28 appearances in the 2024 campaign.
Alba has always been a threat going forward and continues to impact Miami’s attack.
4. Gonzalo Higuain
Before Suarez and Messi, Miami had another legendary striker leading the line.
Higuain, who plied his trade at Real Madrid, Napoli, and Juventus among other clubs before moving to Miami in 2020, scored 29 league goals during his two-plus-season stint at the club.
He closed his career on a goalscoring tear, netting 14 of his 16 goals after July 12 to earn 2022 MLS Comeback Player of the Year honours and help Miami clinch a playoff spot with a sixth-place finish in the Eastern Conference.
5. Sergio Busquets
Busquets doesn’t fill the stat sheet as much from his defensive midfield position, but his on-field impact is massive.
The Spaniard makes up for a lack of pace with knowledge and experience, consistently finding ways to cut off passing lanes and regain possession for his side.
Busquets is also one of the most gifted passers to grace MLS, completing over 90% of his passes despite attempting more than 4,000 in his two-plus-season stint in Miami.
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