According to the announcement of the MLS Players Association (MLSPA), Gareth Bale only earns a base salary of $ 1.6 million per year. The Welsh striker joined LAFC in July on a free transfer after leaving Real Madrid.
After 12 matches at MLS 2022, Bale has only scored 2 goals for LAFC. This 33-year-old striker has not met the expectations of the leadership.
Lorenzo Insigne is the highest earning player in the MLS with a base salary of up to $14 million per year. Similar to Bale, Insigne did not renew his contract with Napoli and joined Toronto FC on a free transfer.
If he completes a five-and-a-half year contract with Toronto FC, Insigne can pocket nearly $77 million excluding bonuses. The Italian striker currently has 6 goals in 12 matches.
Xherdan Shaqiri enjoys a salary of 7.35 million USD per year in the Chicago Fire shirt, becoming the 2nd highest paid player in the MLS. After 29 appearances, the Swiss striker scored 7 goals.
Javier Hernandez has been LA Galaxy’s main striker since 2020. The Mexican striker has a salary of 6 million USD per year. After 69 appearances, Hernandez scored 38 goals.
Gonzalo Higuain ranks 5th in the list of the highest-paid players in the MLS with a salary of $ 5.1 million per season. The Argentine striker confirmed his retirement after the 2022 season ended.
Joining the Houston Dynamo in March, Mexican international Hector Herrera pocketed $4.75 million with a contract that runs until 2024 with the option of a one-year extension. However, the midfielder has only played 10 games for the Houston Dynamo since joining.
The list of the highest-paid players in the MLS also includes Christian Benteke ($4 million), Alejandro Pozuelo ($3.8 million), Josef Martinez ($3.75 million), Jozy Altidore ($3.7 million), )…
Duy Luan – Zing.vn | 19:30 October 20, 2022
