MLS
Zarek Valentin
Zarek Valentin
Minnesota United FC, Defender
Age: 33-116d (Aug 06, 1991)
Exp: 2 Years
Country: US
College: Akron
Drafted: Round 1 (#4 overall), 2011
Career Earnings
$1,840,432
2023-2023 Free Agent
Zarek Valentin signed a 1 year contract with the Minnesota United FC.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
31 | $85,444 | $85,444 | $85,444 | |
| 2024 |
|
32 |
Club
|
$93,988 | $93,988 | $179,432 |
| 2025 |
|
33 |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cap Hit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
31 | $85,444 | $85,444 | |
| 2024 |
|
32 |
Club
|
$93,988 | $93,988 |
| 2025 |
|
33 |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
31 | $85,444 | $85,444 | $85,444 | |
| 2024 |
|
32 |
Club |
$93,988 | $93,988 | $179,432 |
Contract Notes
- 2024: Club Option (exercised 12/1/23)
Source:
MLS
Seasons
2 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$1,840,432
Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 19 |
 |
Reserve
|
$132,000 |
$132,000 |
|
| 2012 | 20 |
 |
Reserve
|
$142,000 |
$274,000 |
|
| 2013 | 21 |
|
Reserve
|
$152,000 |
$426,000 |
|
| 2016 | 24 |
 |
Reserve
|
$90,000 |
$516,000 |
|
| 2017 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$110,000 |
$626,000 |
|
| 2018 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$130,000 |
$756,000 |
|
| 2019 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$160,000 |
$916,000 |
|
| 2020 | 28 |
 |
Active
|
$175,000 |
$1,091,000 |
|
| 2021 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$280,000 |
$1,371,000 |
|
| 2022 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$290,000 |
$1,661,000 |
|
| 2023 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$85,444 |
$1,746,444 |
|
| 2024 | 32 |
|
Reserve / Club Exercised
|
$93,988 |
$1,840,432 |
|
| Total |
$1,840,432 |
$1,840,432 |
||||
| Total |
$1,840,432 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
- | $132,000 |
| 2 |
|
- | $294,000 |
| 4 |
|
$490,000 | $490,000 |
| 3 |
|
$685,000 | $745,000 |
| 2 |
|
$179,432 | $179,432 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |
|
19 |
$132,000 |
$132,000 |
|
| 2012 |
|
20 |
$142,000 |
$274,000 |
|
| 2013 |
|
21 |
$152,000 |
$426,000 |
|
| 2016 |
|
24 |
$90,000
|
$90,000 |
$516,000 |
| 2017 |
|
25 |
$110,000
|
$110,000 |
$626,000 |
| 2018 |
|
26 |
$130,000
|
$130,000 |
$756,000 |
| 2019 |
|
27 |
$160,000
|
$160,000 |
$916,000 |
| 2020 |
|
28 |
$175,000
|
$175,000 |
$1,091,000 |
| 2021 |
|
29 |
$250,000
|
$280,000 |
$1,371,000 |
| 2022 |
|
30 |
$260,000
|
$290,000 |
$1,661,000 |
| 2023 |
|
31 |
$85,444
|
$85,444 |
$1,746,444 |
| 2024 |
|
32 |
$93,988
|
$93,988 |
$1,840,432 |
| Total |
$1,354,432 |
$1,840,432 |
$1,840,432 |
||
| Total |
$1,354,432 |
$1,840,432 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
- | $132,000 |
| 2 |
|
- | $294,000 |
| 4 |
|
$490,000 | $490,000 |
| 3 |
|
$685,000 | $745,000 |
| 2 |
|
$179,432 | $179,432 |
-
Dec 01, 2023
Option exercised by Minnesota (MIN)
-
Dec 08, 2022
Signed a 1 year contract with Minnesota (MIN) - includes 2024 Club Option
-
Nov 07, 2022
Option declined by Houston (HOU)
-
Nov 19, 2019
Traded to Houston (HOU) from Nashville (NSH) for Joe Willis
- Nov 19, 2019 Drafted by Nashville (NSH)
-
Jan 12, 2016
Traded to Portland (POR) from Montreal (MTL) for 2016 international roster slot
- Dec 19, 2013 Transferred for Bodø/Glimt
- Apr 02, 2013 On loan to FK Bodø/Glimt
-
Nov 23, 2011
Selected by Montreal (MON) in the expansion draft
-
Jan 13, 2011
Drafted by Chivas USA (CHV): Round 1 (#4 overall)
