Los Angeles FC star Son Heung-min has become the second-highest-paid player in Major League Soccer, earning $11.2 million in total compensation, according to new salary data.
Son, who joined LAFC from Tottenham in August, earns $10.4 million in base salary and scored nine goals in just 10 matches since arriving. Only Lionel Messi earns more, with $12 million in salary and $20.4 million total compensation at Inter Miami.
Messi’s figures cover his current contract through 2025, excluding extra team and affiliate deals. Miami recently announced he had agreed to an extension through 2028.
Other high earners include Hirving “Chucky” Lozano of San Diego ($7.6m total), Jonathan Bamba of Chicago ($5.6m), and Wilfried Zaha of Charlotte ($2.8m). Miami’s new signing Rodrigo De Paul earns $3.6m in total compensation.
