Since the era when Alan Pulido claimed the top scorer crown, Liga MX has waited for a Mexican to duplicate that achievement. Henry Martin appears poised to end the drought, stepping into a moment that could redefine scoring expectations for the league’s homegrown talents.
Two years ago, Alan Pulido accomplished a feat that few Mexican forwards managed in recent seasons: capturing the league’s golden boot. That same path now seems open for Henry Martin, whose leadership and peak form with Club America carried through the Closure 2023 and suggested a potential breakout season for a Mexican striker in Liga MX’s current campaign.
Henry Martin came close during the Apertura 2022, yet he was edged out by Argentina’s Nico Ibáñez who finished with 16 goals. La Bomba, as Ibáñez is known, stood out in first place while Martin sat near the top with a fruitful tally that underscored his talent and consistency in front of goal.
The last time a Mexican striker clinched the title was during the Opened 2019 season when a polished forward, Izaguirre, led Chivas with twelve goals before moving abroad to MLS. His successful stint in the United States left behind a legacy that many hoped would be repeated by a compatriot in the years that followed.
Marc Sanchez notes that attaining the golden boot would mark a historic moment for Mexican players, given the recent pattern where foreign forwards have often monopolized the top scorer honors. Players such as André-Pierre Gignac and others have frequently filled the top spots, casting a long shadow over homegrown strikers seeking similar glory.
Before Pulido achieved the feat, the last Mexican to reach the top was Angel Reina during the Closing 2011 campaign, a standout for America who celebrated a 13-goal season. Javier Hernandez, widely known as Chicharito, had already claimed top scorer honors in the Bicentennial 2010 season with ten goals as a Chivas player, sharing the podium alongside other notable attackers. The narrative has long suggested that a Mexican forward can rise to the occasion, even as foreign players have consistently challenged that possibility.
In the present season, the field features several foreign forwards who remain in the hunt as Henry Martin maintains the lead. Rogelio Funes Mori, Julián Quiñones, Juan Dinenno, Carlos González, and Maxi Araujo are among the top contenders who have demonstrated scoring prowess. Yet Martin holds a comfortable advantage in goals, suggesting a strong chance of clinching the title if he continues his current form through the season’s stretch run.
As the race unfolds, fans, clubs, and analysts watch not only for a Mexican champion but also for a deeper narrative about the role of domestic talent in Liga MX. The possibility of a Mexican striker breaking through to claim the top scoring honor again would resonate beyond the standings, signaling a resurgence of local production at the highest level of Mexican football.
Note: The information reflects season-long performance indicators and historical context from league records and contemporary coverage of Liga MX goals and standings.
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