Thierry Henry is the highest paid player in the MLS

News Tank Football - Paris - News #5348 - Published on 07/05/13 at 13:52

Following the publication of a document on the 01/05/2013, cataloguing the wages of MLS players, with an annual salary of €3.3m, Thierry Henry is the highest paid player in the league.


Despite being the most lucrative earner in the MLS, the 35 year old Frenchman's wages have reduced by 23.25% since last season when he earned €4.3 million (bonuses included).

The podium was completed by Irish striker Robbie Keane and Australian stalwart Tim Cahill replacing Raphael Marquez and David Beckham, respectively.

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The Designated Player Rule (or "Beckham Law")
  • The rule allows each MLS franchise to sign players that would be considered outside of the team's salary cap (either by offering the player higher wages or by paying a transfer fee for the player), allowing MLS teams to compete for star players in the international soccer market.

  • Example: Thierry Henry, € 3.3 million this season.
    • MLS pays €255,000, only 8% of salary
    • New York…


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