One floats in his own atmosphere: that’s how much the Swiss top stars collect in the US

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Wednesday was payday for Timo Meier (26). The Swiss NHL star signed a new mega contract with the New Jersey Devils. He will earn a whopping $70 million over the next eight years. About 8.8 million per season. In the top 10 of the highest-earning Swiss in the US, however, he was ‘only’ third.

Only a Swiss ice hockey professional earns more than Meier in the US. Roman Josi (33) of the Nashville Predators is the highest paid Swiss NHL player with his $ 9 million a year. Compared to the entire league, according to the “Boardroom” portal, he ranks 22nd.

NBA star Capela dominates

First place goes – by far – to NBA player Clint Capela (29). The Geneva native earns about $23 million per season with the Atlanta Hawks. He ranks 61st in salary in the NBA and is the sixth highest paid center player.

Burki and Shaqiri of the MLS

In fifth place in the ranking follows with Xherdan Shaqiri (31) the first footballer. Our Rubik’s Cube earns with the Chicago Firework about $7.35 million a year, about the same as NHL crack Kevin fiala (7.8 million) and Nico Hischier (7.25 million). Hischier is the 24-year-old youngest on the list.

With $ 1.5 million a year, Roman Bürki (32) is also an MLS player. The goalkeeper, who was named to the league’s all-star team in his debut season, moved to the United States last summer. With his team, St. Louis City SC, the Berner is the highest paid player in the squad. (byl)

Source : Blick