Thomas Muller adjusted the golden crown on his head and sat down on the oversized throne.
The 36-year-old had every reason to celebrate. In the MLS shooting challenge, the former Bayern Munich star set a new record on Tuesday evening and left the TV commentators in particular stunned and in pure ecstasy.
With 79 points, Muller beat the previous best of Evander, who had scored 72 points the year before. After Muller's display, the Brazilian had another go out of competition in an attempt to beat it and also reached 79 points. Muller then placed his crown on the head of the FC Cincinnati professional.
Thomas Muller and the Vancouver Whitecaps currently lead the Western Conference table
"I love the Skills Challenge," said Muller, visibly in high spirits on his throne. The shooting challenge forms part of the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge and traditionally takes place on the eve of the MLS All-Star Game. Selected MLS professionals show off their shooting accuracy by trying to hit as many targets in and around the goal as possible within a limited time.
Alongside Muller, US national team captain Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Canada's World Cup goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau (Orlando City) and Javier Ruiz (Club Necaxa) also came out on top in other categories this year.
On Wednesday evening local time, the All-Star Game takes place in North Carolina. Alongside Muller, the South Korean Heung-Min Son will also be on the pitch. The two will face each other again on Sunday when Muller and his Vancouver Whitecaps take on Los Angeles FC in the Western Conference top-of-the-table clash. Both teams currently lead the table with 33 points.