Overview
- Lionel Messi tops the list at $20,446,667 in guaranteed compensation from Inter Miami, with a $12 million base salary and a club-announced extension through 2028.
- LAFC forward Son Heung-min ranks second at $11,152,852 after his August arrival, scoring nine goals in 10 league matches.
- Inter Miami leads club spending at $48.97 million in guaranteed pay, with LAFC next at roughly $30.1 million.
- The next highest-paid players include Sergio Busquets at $8.775 million, Miguel Almirón at $7.871 million and Hirving Lozano at $7.633 million.
- MLSPA figures reflect guaranteed compensation as of Oct. 1, include marketing bonuses and agent fees, exclude performance incentives, and annualize pro-rated summer deals for signings such as Rodrigo De Paul and Thomas Müller.