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MLSPA Salary Guide Confirms Messi No. 1, LAFC’s Son No. 2 as Miami Leads MLS Spending

The updated report lists guaranteed pay only, reflecting annualized figures for summer arrivals.

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.