Change in highest individual salary in MLS

Based on guaranteed compensation from Aug. 31, 2007 to Oct. 1, 2025

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2007-11: David Beckham / 2012: Thierry Henry / 2013-14: Clint Dempsey / 2015-17: Kaká / 2018: Sebastian Giovinco / 2019: Zlatan Ibrahimović / 2020-21: Carlos Vela / 2022-23: Lorenzo Insigne / 2023-25: Lionel Messi

Chart: Jonathan Tannenwald, The Philadelphia InquirerSource: MLS Players Association