Everything you need to know about Federico Bernardeschi's salary at Toronto FC
Former Juventus star Federico Bernardeschi joined MLS side Toronto FC in 2022 after spending five seasons with the Italian giants.
The Italian's decision to move to Canada came as a surprise to many, but his healthy compensation will have played a role in convincing him to complete the transfer.
Under his current contract at Toronto, Bernardeschi is one of the highest-paid players in the team and across the league.
But exactly how much does he earn playing in the MLS?
GOAL delved into the numbers with the MLS salary guide and found out!
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Federico Bernardeschi's wages at Toronto FC in numbers
Bernardeschi signed a four-year contract as he joined Toronto in 2022.
The Italian earns $121,065 (£93,221) on a weekly basis playing in Canada, while his annual salary scales up to $6.3 million (£4.8m).
This makes him the second-highest earner at the club after Lorenzo Insigne.
Player
Nationality
Weekly wages in USD
Weekly wages in GBP
Annual wages in USD
Annual wages in GBP
Federico Bernardeschi
Italian
$121,065
£93,221
$6,295,381
£4,847,522
AdvertisementGetty Images SportTop earners at Toronto FC
Insigne sits comfortably at the top of Toronto's wage bill, earning more than double that of second-placed Bernardeschi.
Following the former Serie A stars are Canadian internationals Richie Laryea and Jonathan Osorio, occupying the third and fourth spots, respectively.
Meanwhile, rounding off the top five at number five is Norwegian center-back Sigurd Rosted.
Player
Nationality
Weekly wages in USD
Weekly wages in GBP
Annual wages in USD
Annual wages in GBP
Lorenzo Insigne
Italian
$296,153
£228,042
$15,400,000
£11,858,194
Federico Bernardeschi
Italian
$121,065
£93,221
$6,295,381
£4,847,522
Richie Laryea
Canadian
$25,566
£19,686
$1,329,438
£1,023,684
Jonathan Osorio
Canadian
$16,084
£12,384
$836,369
£644,014
Sigurd Rosted
Norwegian
$14,519
£11,179
$755,000
£581,359
Top 5 earners in the MLS
At the top sits Argentine icon Lionel Messi.
Meanwhile, Insigne follows in second place, followed by another former Barcelona star in Sergio Busquets.
Federico Bernardeschi is the second Toronto star in the top five and Emil Forsberg complete the illustrious list.
Player
Club
Weekly wages in USD
Weekly wages in GBP
Annual wages in USD
Annual wages in GBP
Lionel Messi
Inter Miami
$393,205
£302,772
$20,446,667
£15,744,191
Lorenzo Insigne
Toronto FC
$296,153
£228,042
$15,400,000
£11,858,194
Sergio Busquets
Inter Miami
$168,749
£129,938
$8,774,996
£6,756,857
Federico Bernardeschi
Toronto FC
$121,065
£93,221
$6,295,381
£4,847,522
Emil Forsberg
New York Red Bulls
$116,070
£89,540
$6,035,625
£4,660,000
Getty Images SportHighest paid players in the world
Although MLS players earn substantial wages, their salaries appear modest compared to the world's top earners, with none making the top five list.
At the top is the ageless Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. In second place is Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema, while Riyad Mahrez of Al Ahli secures the third spot.
Meanwhile, Senegalese internationals Sadio Mane and Kalidou Koulibaly round off the list at third and fourth position, repectively.
Player
Club
Weekly wages USD
Weekly wages GBP
Annual wages USD
Annual wages GBP
Cristiano Ronaldo
Al Nassr
$4,166,513
£3,224,935
$215,658,680
£167,696,622
Karim Benzema
Al Ittihad
$2,083,257
£1,612,468
$108,329,340
£83,848,311
Riyad Mahrez
Al Ahli
$1,087,460
£841,708
$56,547,915
£43,768,818
Sadio Mane
Al Nassr
$833,033
£644,987
$43,331,736
£33,539,324
Kalidou Koulibaly
Al Hilal
$722,890
£559,526
$37,590,281
£29,095,364