{"id":22898,"date":"2023-06-17T12:00:54","date_gmt":"2023-06-17T01:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wolfgangsport.com\/?p=22898"},"modified":"2023-07-15T23:20:16","modified_gmt":"2023-07-15T12:20:16","slug":"highest-paid-mls-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wolfgangsport.com\/highest-paid-mls-players\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Highest Paid MLS Players: 2023 Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soccer continues to captivate American sports and becomes truly global following the signing of Lionel Messi, we take a look at who the highest paid MLS players are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highest Paid MLS Players<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MLS continues to grow into one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolfgangsport.com\/best-soccer-leagues-in-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best soccer leagues<\/a> in the world with some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolfgangsport.com\/best-mls-stadiums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best stadiums<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolfgangsport.com\/best-mls-players-all-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best players<\/a>\u00a0 that you\u2019ll ever see. Let\u2019s find out who the highest paid MLS player is as we take a look at the top 10. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>10. Josef Mart\u00ednez &#8211; Inter Miami ($4.4m)<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arguably the best striker in MLS history, Josef Martinez joined Inter Miami in 2023 after six seasons and 98 league goals in Atlanta. A true star of the league, he&#8217;s an inspirational leader and full of charisma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most agile and clinical finishers in the league, the former MLS MVP and Golden Boot winner is one of the highest paid MLS players because of the impact he can have on winning games. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"fr\">Josef Martinez \ud83c\uddfb\ud83c\uddea x Lionel Messi \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf7.<\/p>\n<p>Le nouveau duo de l\u2019Inter Miami, va y\u2019avoir du boulot le club est bon dernier de MLS ! \ud83d\ude05 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1EZw4wH2v0\">pic.twitter.com\/1EZw4wH2v0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 MercaFoot (@MercaFoot_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MercaFoot_\/status\/1666447119585009665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 7, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>9. Christian Benteke &#8211; D.C. United ($4.4m)<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The centerpiece of DC United&#8217;s attack, Christian Benteke is a formidable presence up forward standing at 6-foot-4. He&#8217;s a prolific header of the ball and a constant threat on goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benteke&#8217;s strength and ability to hold up play allows him to bring his teammates into the game. The powerful Belgian striker also brings his leadership abilities to the US capital which is another reason why he&#8217;s one of the highest paid MLS players. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Douglas Costa &#8211; LA Galaxy ($4.5m)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Former Juventus and Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa joined LA Galaxy in 2022. Known for his blistering speed and acceleration, he&#8217;s known particularly for his ability to beat opponents one-on-one, and creating scoring opportunities for teammates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Galaxy made Costa one of the highest paid MLS players with an annual salary of $4.5 million. Despite his moments of brilliance, the Galaxy will be looking to get more consistency from the Brazilian.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"fr\">Le superbe but de Douglas Costa \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 hier !<\/p>\n<p>Malheureusement le genre d&#8217;action qu&#8217;on voit trop rarement (voire jamais) depuis son arriv\u00e9e&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xop3jWYORD\">pic.twitter.com\/xop3jWYORD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 LA Galaxy \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 (@LAGalaxy_France) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LAGalaxy_France\/status\/1666855348475506690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 8, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. H\u00e9ctor Herrera &#8211; Houston Dynamo ($5.3m)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mexican superstar H\u00e9ctor Herrera joined Houston Dynamo in 2022 as their highest profile signing ever, joining from Atletico Madrid. His tactical intelligence, physicality, playmaking and defensive work rate made him one of the most hotly anticipated signings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although injury impacted Herrera&#8217;s start to his time in Houston, there&#8217;s no doubting the impact his presence in midfield can have. The Dynamo will however be looking to get more value from one of the highest paid players in the MLS. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Sebasti\u00e1n Driussi &#8211; Austin FC ($6m)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sebastian Driussi plays out of one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolfgangsport.com\/best-mls-stadiums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best MLS stadiums<\/a>, Austin FC&#8217;s Q2 Stadium. The former River Plate product joined on a mega four-year deal from Russian team Zenit Saint Petersburg for a transfer fee of $16.5 million.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driussi&#8217;s combination of his work rate, dribbling, finishing, pace and determination led to Austin&#8217;s incredible 2022 season, where he scored 22 league goals and earned MLS Best XI honors. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">There are three Premier League teams interested in Austin FC&#8217;s Sebasti\u00e1n Driussi \u2013 one of which is Leeds United, per source.<\/p>\n<p>The ex-River Plate and ex-Zenit scored 25 goals this season, made the MLS best XI and is highly sought after from abroad.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bShWHT3UtZ\">pic.twitter.com\/bShWHT3UtZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nico Cantor (@Nicocantor1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Nicocantor1\/status\/1590100308059095042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 8, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Federico Bernardeschi &#8211; Toronto FC ($6.3m)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federico Bernardeschi won three consecutive Serie A titles with Juventus before joining Toronto FC in 2022. The club made him one of the highest paid MLS players on the back of his world class technique and elegance that he brings to his game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His vision and passing accuracy allows him to create scoring opportunities for his teammates, and his excellent understanding of the game makes him comfortable playing almost any role in attack. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Federico Bernardeschi scores an Olimpico \ud83d\ude31<\/p>\n<p>What a goal directly from the corner kick. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TFCLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TFCLive<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4cUES8HFmb\">pic.twitter.com\/4cUES8HFmb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Major League Soccer (@MLS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLS\/status\/1642313256114196482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 1, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Javier \u201cChicharito\u201d Hern\u00e1ndez &#8211; LA Galaxy ($7.4m)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mexican forward Javier &#8220;Chicharito&#8221; Hern\u00e1ndez is known for his goal-scoring exploits which is why the LA Galaxy made him one of the highest paid MLS players in 2020.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star has sharp instincts in the box and his intelligent movement off the ball, as well as his impeccable timing, has made him a threat in front of goal his entire career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A torn ACL in the U.S Open quarterfinal in 2023 ended his season, possibly ending his time with the Galaxy and maybe even his career. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Lorenzo Insigne &#8211; Toronto FC ($7.5m)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toronto FC has one of the highest player payrolls, and Lorenzo Insigne&#8217;s $7.5 million annual salary is a major reason why. Joining the Canadian club in 2022 on a free transfer, Insigne signed a four year deal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The former Napoli winger is a game changer, and his ability and quickness makes him one of Major League Soccer&#8217;s biggest threats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insigne&#8217;s excellent vision and playmaking skills aside, it&#8217;s his ability to take on defenders and navigate through tight spaces which makes him one of the most exciting players to watch. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Xherdan Shaqiri &#8211; Chicago Fire ($8.2m)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly talented Swiss winger Xherdan Shaqiri joined the Chicago Fire in 2022 following a $7.5 million transfer from French club Lyon. The former Liverpool star brings technical ability, versatility, and creativity to Major League Soccer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arriving in the league as the highest paid MLS player, the pressure was always going to be on Shaqiri to be a success. Despite showing glimpses of brilliance, he hasn&#8217;t delivered the impact that the Chicago Fire would&#8217;ve hoped for so far.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Lionel Messi &#8211; Inter Miami ($53.7m)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The greatest player of all time to many, Lionel Messi rejected a 3 year, $1.6 billion offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, instead joining Inter Miami on a deal worth <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/football\/2023\/06\/10\/6484b298e2704e9d5e8b45f5.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$53.7 million a year<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a seal that makes Messi the highest paid MLS player and his salary trumps every other Major League Soccer player&#8217;s salary, easily becoming the highest paid MLS player.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His yearly earnings are more than any other MLB and NFL player, and only a handful of NBA players earn more than the Argentinian superstar. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Since Lionel Messi\u2019s announcement to come over to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MLS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MLS<\/a>, Adidas stock has jumped 11.01%.<\/p>\n<p>From June 7th (which was when Messi announced), the stock has risen 9.38.<\/p>\n<p>Adidas is MLS\u2019 main kit sponsor and every single Inter Miami\/Messi jersey sold will have to go through Adidas.\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/knfQAUPPDV\">pic.twitter.com\/knfQAUPPDV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Favian Renkel (@FavianRenkel) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FavianRenkel\/status\/1669124301033971713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 14, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As soccer continues to captivate American sports and becomes truly global following the signing of Lionel Messi, we take a look at who the highest paid MLS players are.\u00a0 Highest Paid MLS Players The MLS continues to grow into one of the best soccer leagues in the world with some of the best stadiums and&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolfgangsport.com\/highest-paid-mls-players\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">10 Highest Paid MLS Players: 2023 Edition<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22899,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1260],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.7 - 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