Major League Soccer has announced the names of the 10 highest-paid players in the league for 2026, and the list comes with very few surprises.
Three-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in MLS for 2026, earning a salary of $28.3 million.
Following the Argentine superstar is Son Heung-min with a salary of $11.2 million, while the podium is completed by Rodrigo De Paul, who earns $9.7 million.
Hirving Lozano ranks among the highest-paid players in Major League Soccer for 2026 with $9.3 million in fourth place, while Miguel Almiron follows closely behind with $7.9 million per season.
Emil Forsberg earns $6 million per year, while Sam Surridge receives $5.9 million during the 2026 season.
The list of highly paid stars also includes Riqui Puig with $5.8 million, Jonathan Bamba with $5.6 million, and Hany Mukhtar, who rounds out the top 10 with $5.4 million per season.
Top 10 Highest-Paid MLS Players for 2026
- Lionel Messi – $28.3 million
- Son Heung-min – $11.2 million
- Rodrigo De Paul – $9.7 million
- Hirving Lozano – $9.3 million
- Miguel Almiron – $7.9 million
- Emil Forsberg – $6 million
- Sam Surridge – $5.9 million
- Riqui Puig – $5.8 million
- Jonathan Bamba – $5.6 million
- Hany Mukhtar – $5.4 million
