Lionel Messi is once again highest-paid player of MLS; here’s how much he will earn this season

Lionel Messi is once again highest-paid player of MLS; here’s how much he will earn this season

Lionel Messi remains Major League Soccer’s highest-paid player in 2025, surpassing the payroll of 21 MLS teams. Messi’s Inter Miami topped the league with a record $46.8 million payroll. Miami’s payroll was double that of all teams other than Toronto ($34.1 million) and Atlanta ($27.6 million).

Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in MLS for third straight year. Image: Reuters