Nicolás Fernández Mercau

Verified #1409 Highest Paid

Position

Attacking Midfielder (AM)

Age

26

Nationality

Argentine

Contract Current Contract

New York City FC

Contract Start Jul 2025

Contract End Dec 2029

Duration 4 years

Base Weekly (Gross)

70192

Base Yearly (Gross)

3650000

After Tax

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Contract Salary History

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New York City FC (2025/29)

24 July 2025 - Nicolás Fernández Mercau signed 4 years contract at New York City FC until 2029. His base salary is $3.7 million per-year ($70,192/week). His total contract is worth $14.6 million over 4 years. He is the highest paid player at New York City FC. Previously, €240,000 at Elche and €199,731 at San Lorenzo.

Contract Details

Signed Jul 2025

Base Yearly $3.7M

Source

Signed	Base Yearly	Bonus	Total (w/bonus)	Source
Jul 2025	$3.7M

Contract History

Date	Weekly	Yearly	Team	Source
2025	$70,100	$3.7M	New York City FC
2022	€3,800	€199,731	San Lorenzo
2022	€4,600	€240,000	Elche
2021	€3,400	€177,589	San Lorenzo

Date	Team	Weekly	Yearly	Verified
Jul 2025	New York City FC	$70,100	$3.7M
Jul 2022	San Lorenzo	€3,800	€199,731
Jul 2022	Elche	€4,600	€240,000
Jul 2021	San Lorenzo	€3,400	€177,589

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