Inter Miami's Lionel Messi remains highest-earner in MLS, two TFC stars rank in Top 6
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi remains Major League Soccer's highest-paid player this season at $20,446,667 US, according to figures released Wednesday by the MLS Players Association.
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Miami has two other players in the top 10 with No. 3 Sergio Busquets at $8,774,996 and No. 8 Jordi Alba at $6 million even.
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Toronto FC's Lorenzo Insigne ranks second at $15,400,000 and fellow Italian Federico Bernardeschi No. 6 at $6,295,381.
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In contrast, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is currently the highest-paid player in Major League Baseball at $70 million this season. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott led the NFL last season with a salary of $60 million while Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry topped the NBA at $55,761,216.
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The NHLPA lists Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews ' 2024-25 salary at $16.7 million.
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Messi, Insigne, Busquets and Bernardeschi are all making the same as last season. Alba was at $1.5 million in 2024.
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Atlanta United's Miguel Almiron ($7,871,000) and San Diego FC's Hirving (Chucky) Lozano ($7,633,333) are newcomers to the list at No. 4 and 5, respectively. Almiron returned to Atlanta this season from England's Newcastle United while San Diego is in its first year in the league.
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Almiron made $2,297,000 with Atlanta in 2018, his last year in MLS before moving to England.
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In all, 19 players are making more than $4 million this according to the MLSPA, whose salary figures are accurate as of May 23, 2025.
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In contrast to Insigne, who has one goal and three assists in 12 appearances for Toronto this season, Philadelphia Union forward Tai Baribo is a bargain at $810,000. The Israeli international leads the league with 13 goals.
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Nashville's Sam Surridge, who is second in goals with 12, is making $3,182,639 while Cincinnati's Kevin Denkey, third with 11 goals, is earning $3,810,00.
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Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White, tied for fourth with 10 goals, is another bargain at $1 million. The U.S. international ranks fourth in pay on the Whitecaps behind captain Ryan Gauld ($3,675,00), defensive midfielder Andres Cubas ($1,146,375) and centre back Mathias Laborda ($1,043,625).
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Toronto has four other players making more than $1 million in Norwegian striker Ola Brynhildsen ($1,629,610), captain Jonathan Osorio ($1,183,333), Canadian fullback/wingback Richie Laryea ($1,169,438), and goalkeeper Sean Johnson ($1,063,125).
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