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MLS
Carlos Vela
Carlos Vela
INACTIVE
2024-2024 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026
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2023-2023 Extension
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2018-2022
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$32,905,000
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 28 |
 |
Active / Designated
|
$6,292,500 |
$6,292,500 |
|
| 2019 | 29 |
|
Active / Designated
|
$6,300,000 |
$12,592,500 |
MVP Golden Boot |
| 2020 | 30 |
|
Active / Designated
|
$6,300,000 |
$18,892,500 |
|
| 2021 | 32 |
|
Active / Designated
|
$6,300,000 |
$25,192,500 |
|
| 2022 | 32 |
|
Active / Designated
|
$4,050,000 |
$29,242,500 |
Champion |
| 2023 | 33 |
|
Active / Designated
|
$3,337,500 |
$32,580,000 |
|
| 2024 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$325,000 |
$32,905,000 |
|
| Total |
$32,905,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$23,575,000 | $32,905,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
|
28 |
$4,500,000
|
$6,292,500 |
$6,292,500 |
| 2019 |
|
29 |
$4,500,000
|
$6,300,000 |
$12,592,500 |
| 2020 |
|
30 |
$4,500,000
|
$6,300,000 |
$18,892,500 |
| 2021 |
|
32 |
$4,500,000
|
$6,300,000 |
$25,192,500 |
| 2022 |
|
32 |
$2,250,000
|
$4,050,000 |
$29,242,500 |
| 2023 |
|
33 |
$3,000,000
|
$3,337,500 |
$32,580,000 |
| 2024 |
|
34 |
$325,000
|
$325,000 |
$32,905,000 |
| Total |
$23,575,000 |
$32,905,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$23,575,000 | $32,905,000 |
-
Dec 11, 2024
Option declined by Los Angeles (LAFC)
-
Sep 16, 2024
Signed a 1 year contract with Los Angeles (LAFC) - includes 2025 Club Option
-
Jun 28, 2022
Signed a contract extension with Los Angeles (LAFC) as Designated Player
-
Nov 30, 2021
Option exercised by Los Angeles (LAFC)
-
Nov 05, 2020
Option exercised by Los Angeles (LAFC)
- Jul 06, 2020 Voluntarily opted out of the MLS restart
- Aug 09, 2017 Signed by transfer from Real Sociedad to Los Angeles (LAFC)
