Statistics of Moldovan National Division for the 1996–97 season.
It was contested by 16 teams and Constructorul Chişinău won the championship.
Promoted: Sindicat Moldova-Gaz (Chișinău) and Roma (Bălți).
| Pos. | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Serghei Rogaciov | Constructorul/Olimpia | 35 |
| 2 | Iurie Miterev | Zimbru Chișinău | 34 |
| 3 | Ruslan Barburoș | Agro Chișinău | 14 |
| Victor Berco | Olimpia Bălți | 14 | |