From the youth academies of Asunción to the 2026 FIFA World Cup stage, Braian Ojeda has quietly built both a career and a financial profile worth paying attention to.
Here is a full breakdown of his net worth, salary history, and career earnings.
Braian Ojeda’s Biography
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Braian Óscar Ojeda Rodríguez |
| Date of Birth | June 27, 2000 |
| Age | 25 |
| Place of Birth | Itauguá, Paraguay |
| Nationality | Paraguayan |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lbs) |
| Position | Defensive / Central Midfielder |
| Current Club | Orlando City SC (MLS) |
| Joined Orlando City | January 2, 2026 |
| Turned Professional | 2018 (Club Olimpia) |
| Net Worth | ~$1.5 Million |
| Annual Salary | ~$600,000+ (base, verified through 2024) |
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Early Life and Career
Braian Óscar Ojeda Rodríguez was born on June 27, 2000, in Itauguá, a city in the Central Department of Paraguay, just 30 kilometres southeast of Asunción.
Growing up in the greater Asunción area gave him direct access to the country’s elite football infrastructure, and he joined the youth academy of Club Olimpia — Paraguay’s most decorated club — during his early teenage years.
By 2015, at just 15 years old, Ojeda was already appearing for Olimpia’s U-15 side. He progressed steadily through each age group, refining his technical skills and building the positional discipline that would eventually define his professional game.
His development focused heavily on passing range, midfield pressing, and defensive positioning — the tools of a modern holding midfielder.
He earned his senior professional debut on December 2, 2018, coming on in a 3–2 victory over Sol de América. A week later, he played again as Olimpia sealed their forty-second league title.
It was a fitting introduction: Ojeda had entered professional football as a title winner. He also appeared in three Copa Paraguay matches that year, gaining continental exposure while still a teenager.
In March 2019, he renewed his contract with Olimpia. A few months later, the club sent him on loan to Argentine Primera División side Defensa y Justicia, giving him his first taste of top-flight South American football outside Paraguay.
That experience, playing in one of the world’s most tactically demanding leagues, accelerated his maturity as a midfielder.
Professional Career
After returning from his loan spell in Argentina, Ojeda re-established himself at Olimpia. By 2020, he featured in 11 matches as Olimpia won the Clausura title — his third domestic championship at the club.
In 2021, he scored his first professional senior goal on February 21 in a 3–0 victory over Guaraní, underlining his growing influence in Olimpia’s midfield.
His performances attracted European interest. On August 31, 2021, Spotrac confirmed Ojeda signed a four-year deal with Nottingham Forest in the EFL Championship for a fee of approximately $2.53 million — a significant investment in a 21-year-old from Paraguay.
He made his Forest debut in a goalless draw against Luton Town in November 2021.
Although he only made three appearances before departing on loan, he was part of the historic Forest squad that won promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 23 years under Steve Cooper.
In August 2022, Forest sent him on loan to MLS side Real Salt Lake, and that move changed everything. As MLSSoccer confirmed when the deal was made permanent in August 2023, Ojeda had quickly established himself as an instrumental piece of RSL’s midfield, partnering regularly with Pablo Ruiz.
Over three seasons in Salt Lake, he made 123 appearances across all competitions, contributing 7 goals and 7 assists.
His consistent performances kept him in Paraguay’s national team radar. According to MLS Soccer, Ojeda made his senior international debut in September 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Ecuador.
He went on to represent Paraguay at the 2021 Copa América, and on June 1, 2026, head coach Gustavo Alfaro named him in Paraguay’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the country’s first World Cup appearance since South Africa 2010.
Braian Ojeda’s Net Worth Details
As of 2026, Braian Ojeda’s has an estimated net worth of approximately $1.5 million.
He built this through professional contracts in Paraguay, Argentina, England, and the United States. At 25 years old, with a multi-year MLS contract now in place and a FIFA World Cup ahead, his earnings are on a clear upward trajectory.
Contract
Transfermarkt records that Ojeda’s current Orlando City contract runs through June 30, 2029, with a club option for an additional year through 2030.
Orlando City acquired him on January 2, 2026, with Real Salt Lake receiving $1.3 million in General Allocation Money spread across two years ($650,000 in 2026 and $650,000 in 2027), plus up to $475,000 in conditional performance-based GAM. RSL also retained a sell-on percentage on any future transfer.
The deal makes Ojeda one of Orlando City’s key midfield cornerstones through at least the 2029 season.
Orlando City sporting director Ricardo Moreira described him as “a high-energy, all-around midfielder who immediately strengthens our midfield.”
Salary
Capology reports that Ojeda earned a gross base salary of $600,000 for the 2024 MLS season, or approximately $11,538 per week. His 2022 salary at RSL was $550,000 gross.
His current 2026 salary at Orlando City has not been publicly released by the MLS Players Association at the time of writing, but given his transfer value and seniority, it is reasonable to expect it falls in a similar or higher range.
Ojeda is rostered as part of the U22 Initiative at MLS, which allows clubs to sign younger international talent outside the standard salary cap.
This classification has played a role in structuring his compensation across his American career.
Career Earnings By Year
| Season | Club | Estimated Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | Club Olimpia (Paraguay) | ~$30,000–$50,000 |
| 2019–2020 | Defensa y Justicia (loan) | ~$50,000–$80,000 |
| 2020–2021 | Club Olimpia (Paraguay) | ~$50,000–$80,000 |
| 2021–2022 | Nottingham Forest (England) | ~$550,000 |
| 2022–2023 | Real Salt Lake (MLS, loan) | ~$550,000 |
| 2023 | Real Salt Lake (MLS, permanent) | ~$550,000 |
| 2024 | Real Salt Lake (MLS) | $600,000 (verified) |
| 2025 | Real Salt Lake (MLS) | ~$600,000 |
| 2026 | Orlando City SC (MLS) | Not yet disclosed |
Career Statistics
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2021 | Club Olimpia | Paraguayan Primera División / Copa Libertadores | 37 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019–2020 | Defensa y Justicia (loan) | Argentine Primera División | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021–2022 | Nottingham Forest | EFL Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022–2025 | Real Salt Lake | MLS / All Competitions | 123 | 7 | 7 |
| 2026 (to date) | Orlando City SC | MLS / US Open Cup | 15+ | 0 | 3+ |
| — | Paraguay (Senior) | International | 14+ | 0 | 0 |
FAQs
What is Braian Ojeda’s net worth?
Braian Ojeda’s estimated net worth is approximately $1.5 million. He earned most of this through MLS contracts at Real Salt Lake and Orlando City, where he has consistently earned around $550,000–$600,000 per year.
How much does Braian Ojeda earn per year?
His verified 2024 base salary at Real Salt Lake was $600,000 gross, according to Capology. His 2026 salary at Orlando City has not been publicly released, but is expected to be in a comparable or higher range.
What club does Braian Ojeda play?
He plays for Orlando City SC in Major League Soccer. He joined the club on January 2, 2026, signing a contract through the 2028–29 season, with a club option for 2029–30.
Is Braian Ojeda playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Yes. Paraguay head coach Gustavo Alfaro officially named Ojeda in Paraguay’s 2026 World Cup squad on June 1, 2026. It is his first World Cup. Paraguay play in Group D alongside the United States, Australia, and Turkey.
What is Braian Ojeda’s market value?
Transfermarkt currently values Ojeda at €3.50 million. His market value has grown steadily from €2.3 million at the time of his move to Nottingham Forest in 2021, reflecting his development into a reliable MLS starter and Paraguay international.
