Los Angeles FC star Son Heung-min ranks second only to Lionel Messi among Major League Soccer’s top earners, with an annual salary of $10.4 million and total compensation of $11.2 million, according to new figures.
Son joined LAFC in August after 11 years at Tottenham Hotspur and quickly impressed, scoring nine goals in 10 league matches. Messi remains MLS’s top earner, making $12 million in base salary and $20.4 million in total compensation from Inter Miami — not including outside deals or performance bonuses.
Other high-profile newcomers include Hirving “Chucky” Lozano of San Diego ($6m/$7.6m), Jonathan Bamba of Chicago ($5m/$5.6m), and Wilfried Zaha of Charlotte ($2.7m/$2.8m). Miami midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, Messi’s Argentina teammate, earns $1.5m in salary and $3.6m overall.
