Mbokazi's MLS Salary Details Released

On May 13, 2026, Major League Soccer unveiled its salary guide for the year, revealing that Mbekezeli Mbokazi earns R10.78 million per season with the Chicago Fire. At just 20 years old, Mbokazi transferred from Orlando Pirates in January, seeking to advance his career following an impressive breakout season. His base salary amounts to $593,000 (R9.75 million), with a total guaranteed compensation of $655,620 (R10.78 million) annually. This places Mbokazi among the top earners at Chicago Fire, ranking ninth in the team, while 2023 Africa Cup of Nations champion Jonathan Bamba leads the team’s earnings at $5.581 million (R91.78 million). Additionally, Puso Dithejane's compensation is reported at $250,000 (R4.1 million) base salary and an assured $283,252 (R4.66 million). At the league level, Lionel Messi tops the earnings chart with a remarkable $28.333 million (R466 million) in non-guaranteed compensation, followed by former Tottenham Hotspur striker Heung-min Son with $11.152 million (R183 million). The list of the top earners in MLS includes: 1) Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) – $28.333 million 2) Heung-min Son (Los Angeles FC) – $11.152 million 3) Rodrigo De Paul (Inter Miami) – $9.688 million 4) Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) – $9.333 million 5) Miguel Almiron (San Diego FC) – $7.871 million.