Dejan Joveljic and His Astronomical MLS Salary: Serbian Footballer Earning More Than Most Peers!
Did you know that Serbian footballer Dejan Joveljic is not just talented but also one of the highest-paid players in the American Major League Soccer (MLS)? While most MLS players earn average salaries, Joveljic ranks among the elite, with an annual income of around 2.8 million euros! Yes, you read that right – nearly three million euros for one season in the USA!
Messi and the MLS Giants
At the top of the MLS salary list is Lionel Messi, who will earn a staggering 17.5 million euros this season with Inter Miami. Following him are Lorenzo Insigne from Toronto with 13 million euros, Sergio Busquets from Inter Miami with 7.5 million, Miguel Almiron from Atlanta with 6.7 million, and Hirving Lozano from San Diego with 6.5 million euros. In this company, Joveljic ranks between the 25th and 30th highest-paid players, which is impressive for a Serbian international.
How Did Joveljic Reach These Figures?
Dejan Joveljic is a part-time Serbian national team player, but his MLS career has exploded. He signed a contract with Sporting Kansas City that guarantees this salary, proving that talent and persistence pay off, even outside Europe. While many Serbian footballers dream of big contracts, Joveljic is already where many want to be – in a league that is rapidly growing and paying like the top European leagues.
What Does This Mean for Serbian Football?
This situation sends a clear message: MLS is not just a league for retired European stars or those who can’t find a club in Europe. MLS has become a serious destination for young and talented players, and Joveljic is living proof that you can earn and play at a high level there. His salary of 2.8 million euros per year is higher than most players in Serbia and the region, which can spark both envy and admiration.
Is MLS the New Eldorado for Serbian Footballers?
While Europe still dominates the football world, MLS is slowly turning into a magnet for players from all over the globe. With increasing investments and stars like Messi, the league is becoming more attractive. Joveljic is just one example of how Serbian footballers can seize this opportunity and earn serious money while playing top-level football.
Conclusion
Dejan Joveljic proves that you can earn serious money in MLS, even if you’re not Lionel Messi. With a salary of around 2.8 million euros per year, he is among the highest-paid athletes from the region abroad. While many wonder if MLS is the league of the future, Joveljic’s career clearly shows the answer is YES!
So, what about you? Would you go to MLS for that kind of money? Or do you think Europe is still the only real destination? Drop a comment, let’s see who’s in and who’s out of this football revolution!
