Change in highest individual salary in MLS

Based on guaranteed compensation from Aug. 31, 2007 to April 15, 2021

2007-11: David Beckham / 2012: Thierry Henry / 2013-14: Clint Dempsey / 2015-17: Kaká / 2018: Sebastian Giovinco / 2019: Zlatan Ibrahimović / 2020-21: Carlos Vela

Chart: Jonathan Tannenwald, The Philadelphia Inquirer Source: MLS Players Association