From SI Mexico · · 1m 20s
Salomón Rondón aims for Liga MX's most dominant scoring title in 17 years
Salomón Rondón's 16 goals in Apertura 2026 put him in contention for Liga MX's most dominant scoring title in 17 years.
In brief
Salomón Rondón's 16 goals in Apertura 2026 put him in contention for Liga MX's most dominant scoring title in 17 years. Salomón Rondón has 16 goals in Apertura 2026, matching the record set by Cuauhtémoc Blanco in 1998 and Andrés Silvera and Bruno Marioni in 2004. Originally reported by SI Mexico.
Salomón Rondón's scoring record
Salomón Rondón has 16 goals in Apertura 2026, a number that has gone unchallenged for 17 years.
Previous scoring records
The last player to score 17 goals was Emanuel Villa in Apertura 2009 with Cruz Azul.
Scoring history
Since 1996, only six players have scored more than 16 goals in Liga MX, with 60 titles awarded before Apertura 2026.
Historic scorers
José Saturnino Cardozo scored 29 goals with Toluca in Apertura 2002, the highest mark in this era.
Recent scoring milestones
Sebastián Abreu scored 19 goals for Cruz Azul in Verano 2002, followed by Alfredo Moreno with 18 goals for San Luis in Apertura 2007.
Rondón's progress
Rondón doubled his goal count from his first season with Pachuca, now aiming for his second scoring title.
Contract extension
Pachuca recently renewed Rondón's contract until 2028, allowing him to continue his scoring streak.
At a glance
Salomón Rondón has 16 goals in Apertura 2026, matching the record set by Cuauhtémoc Blanco in 1998 and Andrés Silvera and Bruno Marioni in 2004.
