Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Lionel Messi Leads MLS in 2025 Earnings at $20.4 Million
Lionel Messi, the Argentinian forward for Inter Miami, is the richest player in Major League Soccer in 2025.
He makes about $20.4 million, including his salary and other earnings.
This is more than what most other players make, and it's even more than what some entire teams spend on all their players!
The MLS Players Association revealed these salary details, showing the top earners like Lorenzo Insigne and Sergio Busquets.
Basically, Messi gets paid a lot more than anyone else in the league.
Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in MLS for 2025, earning an estimated $20.4 million.
Messi's salary includes a $12 million base salary plus marketing bonuses and agent fees.
Messi's salary exceeds the total payrolls of 22 other MLS teams.
The MLS Players Association (MLSPA) released the 2025 salary guide.
Other top earners include Lorenzo Insigne, Sergio Busquets, and Sebastián Driussi.
- Who
- Lionel Messi.
- What
- The highest-paid MLS player in 2025.
- When
- 2025 season.
- Where
- Major League Soccer (MLS).
- Why
- Not specified in the articles.
- Highest-Paid Player
- Lionel Messi
- Team
- Inter Miami
- Estimated Earnings
- $20.4 million
- Base Salary
- $12 million
- Source
- MLS Players Association (MLSPA) 2025 Salary Guide