# 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.
- Title: Salomón Rondón aims for Liga MX's most dominant scoring title…
- Summary: Salomón Rondón's 16 goals in Apertura 2026 put him in contention for Liga MX's most dominant scoring title in 17 years.
- Keywords: salomón rondón, liga mx, apertura 2026, pachuca, goles, cuauhtémoc blanco, andrés silvera, bruno marioni, SI Mexico
- Source: SI Mexico — https://si.com/mx/liga-mx/salomon-rondon-apunta-al-titulo-de-goleo-mas-contundente-de-liga-mx-en-17-anios
- Published: 2026-11-10T06:34:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: salomón rondón, liga mx, apertura 2026, pachuca, goles, cuauhtémoc blanco, andrés silvera, bruno marioni, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.