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MLS
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi
2026 Cap Hit
$0
2026 Cash
$0
Career Earnings
$61,340,001
2026-2028 Extension (CURRENT)
Lionel Messi signed a 3 year contract with the Inter Miami CF. In 2026, Messi will earn, while carrying a cap hit of .
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2029
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
38 |
Designated
|
- | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
39 |
Designated
|
- | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
39 | - | - | - | |
| 2028 |
|
40 |
Designated
|
- | - | - |
| 2029 |
|
41 |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cap Hit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
38 |
Designated
|
- | - |
| 2027 |
|
39 |
Designated
|
- | - |
| 2027 |
|
39 | - | - | |
| 2028 |
|
40 |
Designated
|
- | - |
| 2029 |
|
41 |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
38 |
Designated |
- | - | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
39 |
Designated |
- | - | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
39 | - | - | - | - | |
| 2028 |
|
40 |
Designated |
- | - | - | - |
Source:
MLS contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2025
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026
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Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$61,340,001
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35 |
|
Active / Designated
|
$20,446,667 |
$20,446,667 |
|
| 2024 | 36 |
|
Active / Designated
|
$20,446,667 |
$40,893,334 |
MVP |
| 2025 | 37 |
|
Active / Designated
|
$20,446,667 |
$61,340,001 |
Champion Golden Boot MVP |
| Total |
$61,340,001 |
$61,340,001 |
||||
| Total |
$61,340,001 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$36,000,000 | $61,340,001 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
35 |
$12,000,000
|
$20,446,667 |
$20,446,667 |
| 2024 |
|
36 |
$12,000,000
|
$20,446,667 |
$40,893,334 |
| 2025 |
|
37 |
$12,000,000
|
$20,446,667 |
$61,340,001 |
| Total |
$36,000,000 |
$61,340,001 |
$61,340,001 |
||
| Total |
$36,000,000 |
$61,340,001 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$36,000,000 | $61,340,001 |
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2025 |
|
for grabbing neck of NYCFC assistant coach | - | |
| Fines: 1 | $0 |
