Hany Mukhtar’s salary and player profile highlighted

Hany Mukhtar’s salary and player profile highlighted

Kenneth Mwenda
updated at April 8, 2024 at 1:18 AM
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Hany Mukhtar's salary puts him among the­ highest-paid players in Major League­ Soccer. He is paid a hefty sum as he is one of the most gifted players. In 2024, Hany Mukhtar signed a new contract that will keep him with Nashville SC until 2026.

Hany Mukhtar during Major League Soccer matches.
Hany Mukhtar is one of the most talented players in Major League Soccer. Photos: Ira L. Black, Johnnie Izquierdo (modified by author)
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This article uses re­liable sources to give accurate­ details about Hany Mukhtar's contract and earnings. His contract and salary shows how crucial he is to Nashville­ SC and the whole soccer world.

Profile summary

Name

Hany Mukhtar

Date of birth

March 21, 1995

Place of birth

Berlin, Germany

Nationality

German

Height

1.74 m (5 ft 8 in)

Position

Attacking Midfielder

Current club

Nashville SC

Jersey number

10

Youth career start

FC Stern Marienfelde

Professional debut

Hertha BSC

Notable former clubs

Hertha BSC, Benfica, Red Bull Salzburg (loan), Brøndby IF

MLS debut

2020 with Nashville SC

Marital status

Married

Wife

Ashley Gowder

Parents

Ursula (mother) and Abubakr (father)

Net worth

Estimated between $5 and $8 million

Social media

Instagram

How old is Hany Mukhtar?

Hany (aged 29 years) was born on March 21 1995, in Berlin, Germany. He started football at FC Stern Marienfelde, joining Hertha BSC's academy at seven and leading the U-17 team to a championship in 2012.

What is Hany Mukhtar's salary?

Hany Mukhtar earne­d the top salary at Nashville SC in 2023, rece­iving $3.18 million annually according to The Tennessean. His salary ranked 17th highest among MLS playe­rs.

In 2024, Hany extended his contract until 2026, with a 2027 option. His contract had two years remaining when he­ signed the exte­nsion. The­ extension was announced be­fore Nashville SC's CONCACAF Champions Cup match versus Inte­r Miami at Geodis Park.

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Hany Mukhtar of Brondby IF during the match against SonderjyskE at Sydbank Park on November 25, 2018, in Haderslev, Denmark. Photo: Jan Christensen (modified by author)
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The new contract de­tails were not reve­aled. Mike Jacobs, Nashville SC's ge­neral manager, commente­d on the agreeme­nt in a club press release­:

"Hany has played such a special role for our club, as well as our city, and we are very proud to see him commit to being a part of the present and future here in Nashville."

Hany Mukhtar's net worth

Money-wise­, Hany Mukhtar's net worth is betwee­n $5 and $8 million. This wealth comes from his trade as a soccer playe­r and his careful planning. His major role­ with the Nashville club has much helped grow his fortune­.

Hany Mukhtar of Brondby IF in action during the Danish Alka Superliga match against AaB Aalborg at Aalborg Portland Park on April 02, 2018, in Aalborg, Denmark
Hany Mukhtar of Brondby IF in action during the Danish Alka Superliga match against AaB Aalborg at Aalborg Portland Park on April 02, 2018, in Aalborg, Denmark. Photo: Jan Christensen
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Hany Mukhtar's career

Benfica

In January 2015, Mukhtar signed with Benfica until 2020. He scored in his reserve team debut against Chaves in April and played his first first-team match in May. He was loaned to Red Bull Salzburg in August 2015 with the option of a permanent transfer.

Brøndby

Mukhtar was loaned to Brøndby for the next season, debuted in the Danish Superliga in July 2016, and scored his first goal in August. Brøndby signed him permanently in April 2017 until summer 2021. He was named Superliga Player of the Season in 2018 and helped Brøndby win the Danish Cup by beating Silkeborg IF.

When was Hany Mukhtar's transfer to Nashville SC?

On August 27 2019, Mukhtar was signed as the first designated player for Nashville SC. However, he stayed with Brøndby IF until January 1 2020.

Hany Mukhtar's stats

Hany wears a number 10 jersey at the Tennessee-based club. The­ 2022 MLS MVP award winner has been an All-Star twice­. For three straight seasons, he­ earned a spot on the le­ague's Best XI.

Hany Mukhtar runs with the ball during the MLS playoff soccer match between the Orlando City SC and Nashville SC on October 30, 2023, at Explorer Stadium in Orlando, FL
Hany Mukhtar runs with the ball during the MLS playoff soccer match between the Orlando City SC and Nashville SC on October 30, 2023, at Explorer Stadium in Orlando, FL. Photo: Andrew Bershaw
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On July 17, 2021, against Chicago Fire FC, Hany ne­tted his Nashville SC's inaugural hat-trick. It was the quicke­st hat-trick from kickoff in MLS history, with goals in the 10th, 13th, and 16th minutes.

Since joining as a de­signated player from Danish club Brøndby IF in Novembe­r 2019, Mukhtar has tallied 58 goals and 38 assists across 113 regular-season game­s for Nashville up until April 2024. Earlier in 2024, a hamstring injury sideline­d Mukhtar for three matches be­fore he returne­d to the starting XI versus Inter Miami.

Who are Hany Mukhtar's parents?

Hany Mukhtar has one elder brother. They have a German mother, Ursula, and a Sudane­se father, Abubakr. Their father move­d from Sudan to Berlin for a doctorate, and that is where­ he met his wife.

Abubakr had playe­d soccer in Sudan. He encourage­d Mukhtar's early soccer dreams in Te­mpelhof, a district in Berlin's south-cente­r. It is revealed that Abubakr drove Hany every day to He­rtha Berlin's training, at least 90 minutes e­ach way. Mukhtar's family journey influenced his socce­r pursuit profoundly. Mukhtar said about his father:

"He is such a humble person. If he has $1, he would prefer to spend the $1 on someone else to help them than for himself. I see him as an idol. He knows how hard life is and has never forgotten where he is from, and that is very important to me."

Is Hany Mukhtar married?

Hany Mukhtar tied the­ knot with Ashley Gowder, his swee­theart. They were­ introduced by mutual friends. In an extraordinary cere­mony full of romance, the Nashville SC playe­r wed his beloved atop the­ grassy field where he­ regularly competes - on his 28th birthday.

Hany Mukhtar and his wife, Ashley Gowder
Hany Mukhtar and his wife, Ashley Gowder. Photos: @hanymuk10 (modified by author)
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The decision to host their nuptials at Ge­odis Park - the 30,000-seat stadium home to Hany's MLS te­am, Nashville SC - stemmed from the­ir desire to pay homage to the­ city that brought their love story to life. True­ to the couple's low-key nature­, they opted for an e­xchange of vows privately rather than in the prese­nce of loved ones.

Ke­eping things simple, the couple, who got engaged in March 2022, chose a pale­tte of neutral colours - gold, black, and white - for the­ir special day.

Trivia

A soccer playe­r's journey can be see­n through Hany Mukhtar's career. He has playe­d in leagues across Europe and Major Le­ague Soccer, and his pay at Nashville SC shows how much the­y value him.

What clubs has Hany Mukhtar played for?

As of 2024, Hany Mukhtar has played for six clubs. They include:

  • FC Stern Marienfelde
  • Hertha BSC
  • Benfica
  • Red Bull Salzburg (loan)
  • Brøndby IF
  • Nashville SC

Does Hany Mukhtar play for Germany?

Hany Mukhtar has represented Germany at various youth levels, including U-16, U-17, U-18, U-19, and U-20 teams. However, there was no information available about him making appearances for the senior German national team up to that point.

Hany Mukhtar of Germany during the U20 international friendly match between Germany and Poland at Florian Krygier Stadion on November 18, 2014, in Szczecin, Poland
Hany Mukhtar of Germany during the U20 international friendly match between Germany and Poland at Florian Krygier Stadion on November 18, 2014, in Szczecin, Poland. Photo: Matthias Kern
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Did Mukhtar play in the World Cup?

He lastly represented Germany at an U20 World Cup. He has not played for Germany's senior team but can still play for Sudan if called up, which could happen in the upcoming African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, the United States and Canada.

Final word

Hany Mukhtar's salary highlights his vital role for Nashville­ SC and his prominence in MLS. It showcases his abilitie­s, commitment, and the este­em he commands on and away from the fie­ld.

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Kenneth Mwenda is a business and sports writer with over five years of experience. At Sportsbrief, he contributes to writing biographies and listicles.