Fernando Gago left Chivas to sign with Boca Juniors. In addition to leaving the ‘Sacred Flock’ without a technical director in the middle of the Apertura 2024 tournament of the Liga MX, the Argentine coach left the house he rented in Guadalajara in deplorable conditions.
Through a video, the alleged owner of the property, located in the exclusive Puerta Las Lomas residential area, just 15 minutes from the Akron Stadium, in Guadalajara, mentioned that the Argentine coach Fernando Gago caused damage to the interior of the property.
Like Gago, many footballers choose to reside in exclusive areas thanks to their million-dollar contracts.
How much do the highest-paid players in Liga MX earn and where do they live?
The forwards Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernández and Henry Martin, as well as the Spaniards Óliver Torres and Sergio Canales appear in the top 10 of the highest paid footballers in Mexico.
The platform MX Moneyspecialized in financial issues, used a mortgage credit simulator to collect data on the highest-paid players in Liga MX and the areas in which they reside.
Below, we present the list of the players who receive the most money from Liga MX and the neighborhoods where they live.
10. Giorgios Giakoumakis – Cruz Azul
From Greece, Giorgios Giakoumakis He came to Liga MX to conquer the hearts of the ‘Machine’ fans. The Greek striker not only stands out in Cruz Azul with his goals, but also scored another goal by appearing on the list of the highest paid footballers, with a salary of 2 million 900 thousand pesos per month.
Giakoumakis He lives in the southern area of CDMX. That part of the capital is characterized by the Jardines del Pedregal or San Ángel neighborhoods, where properties have a value of between 50 thousand and 80 thousand pesos per square meter, while the rent of a house ranges from 60 thousand to 120 thousand pesos a month.
9. ‘Charly’ Rodríguez – Cruz Azul
The good performance of ‘La Maquina’ in the Apertura 2024, where he set a points record, is not the work of chance but of investment in talent.
‘Charly’ Rodríguez, born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, has not only established himself in the calls of Javier ‘Vasco’ Aguirre, coach of the Mexican National Team, but is also one of the highest paid players in the league.
With a salary of 3 million pesos monthly, the midfielder, like his teammate Giakoumakis, enjoys the exclusivity of Jardines del Pedregal as his place of residence.
8. Guido Pizarro – Tigres de la UANL
The Argentine midfielder, multiple champion with Tigres de la UANL, not only celebrates titles on the field, but also celebrates his place in the top of the highest paid in Liga MX, with a monthly salary of 3 million 200 thousand pesos.
Pizarro lives in one of the most exclusive areas of San Pedro Garza García. Properties of about 300 square meters of construction in that municipality reach an average value of 20 million pesos, which implies about 65 thousand pesos per square meter.
7. Óliver Torres – Rayados de Monterrey
From the lands of paella and tapas, comes Oliver Torres, whose name is inspired by the protagonist of the animated series ‘Supercampeones’. The Spanish footballer became one of the ‘bombshell signings’ for the Opening 2024 with the Rayados de Monterrey team, whose fans are one of the driving forces of Liga MX.
Torres has a monthly salary of 3.4 million pesos and he is a neighbor of Guido Pizarro, since he also lives in San Pedro Garza García.
According to Dinero MX, the apartments located in the luxurious area of Valle Oriente cost around 25 million pesos per 100 square meters.
6. Henry Martin – Club America
Because the two-time championships and the awards as the scoring leader are not everything… Henry Martín appears in sixth place among the highest paid in the MX League. The two-time champion soccer player with America has a salary of 3.5 million pesos.
Al fourth top scorer in the history of the Águilas He likes to live in the western area of Mexico City, one of the most expensive in the capital and the country
Houses in neighborhoods such as Lomas de Chapultepec, Polanco and Bosques de las Lomas reach costs from 55 thousand to 100 thousand pesos per square meter.
5. Fernando Gorriarán – Tigres
The Uruguayan midfielder who left his mark on Santos Laguna, a team that gave its first president, and arrived at Tigres enjoys a monthly salary of 3.5 million pesosplacing him in the middle of the table in the ranking of the highest paid players.
Similar to other Liga MX players who play for teams in Nuevo León, Gorriarán lives in San Pedro Garza Garcíawhere the majority of properties are classified as residential plus, which indicates the luxury they include.
4. Rogelio Funes Mori – Pumas
The Argentine and naturalized Mexican forward arrived at the Liga MX as a promising goal figure. After passing through Rayados de Monterrey, the player changed teams and is now part of the UNAM Pumas.
Already as a university student, Funes Mori has a monthly salary of 5.3 million pesos, an amount that recognizes him as one of the most prominent figures in Mexican soccer.
Since his arrival in CDMX; Rodrigo Funes Mori has lived in properties located in Santa Fe, which is characterized by houses for sale with a value between 55 thousand and 100 thousand pesos per square meter.
If we talk about renting a house, the prices of luxury apartments in Santa Fe reach 108 thousand pesos per month.
3. Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernández – Chivas
After his time at Manchester United, Real Madrid and the LA Galaxy, ‘Chicharito’ returned to Chivas, with a salary of 5.6 million pesos per month, a figure that puts him on the podium of the highest paid in Liga MX.
According to the Dinero MX platform, Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernández, who is recognized for his businesses and investments, has lived in Puerta de Hierro and Colinas de San Javier, two of the most exclusive areas of Guadalajara.
There, the prices of houses for sale vary between 48 thousand and 77 thousand pesos per square meter, while the rents of luxury houses exceed 57 thousand pesos per month.
2. André-Pierre Gignac – Tigres de la UANL
The Monterrey team has one of the most expensive squads in Liga MX and the list of highest-paid players includes French forward André-Pierre Gignac, who receives a monthly salary of 6.5 million pesos each month.
Gignac lives San Pedro de la Garza Garcíain a residence that is valued at 3 million dollars. According to the platform MX MoneyAndré-Pierre Gignac’s house has a swimming pool, gym and a soccer field.
It also has a modern interior design in white, black and gray tones and luxurious marble floors.
1. Sergio Canales of Rayados de Monterrey
From Seville to the world. The former captain and former player of Real Betis Balompie, Sergio Canales came to dominate the list of the highest paid footballers with a monthly salary of 7 million pesos.
“Canales resides in the most exclusive areas of Monterrey, such as San Pedro Garza García, known for its luxury,” says Dinero MX.
According to the platform’s analysis, real estate sales prices in that area of Nuevo Leon range between 54,000 and 81,000 pesos per square meter, while the rent for luxury apartments is between 45,000 and 90,000 pesos. monthly.
