153 Appearances, a Club Record…LAFC Extend Eddie Segura's Contract Through 2029-30 Season

LAFC have re-signed defender Eddie Segura. His contract is guaranteed through the 2029-30 season, and the 2030-31 season is a club option. He overcame an injury layoff to set the club's all-time record for appearances.

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Three-Line Summary

On October 12, 2026, LAFC announced a re-signing with Eddie Segura, guaranteed through the 2029-30 season.
The extension through the 2030-31 season is a club option, so it should not be read as a contract confirmed through 2031.
In May 2026, Segura played his 153rd regular-season match, surpassing Carlos Vela's club record of 152 games.

"Eddie has earned the trust and respect of everyone in the club over a long period through consistency, professionalism and leadership." That was said by John Thorrington, LAFC's president of soccer operations. LAFC announced on October 12 (local time) that it had re-signed Colombian defender Eddie Segura (29). He missed an entire season due to injury.

Segura's Contract Guaranteed Through 2029-30 Season… 2030-31 Season a Club Option

It is important to read the contract structure precisely. According to the MLS announcement, the guaranteed term runs through the 2029-30 season. Extending it through the 2030-31 season is an option the club decides. Writing 'Re-signed through 2031' makes that period look confirmed. The 2030-31 season is only the maximum period Segura could stay.

Compared with Son Heung-min's contract, the difference is clear. The contract LAFC announced when signing Son in August 2025 runs through 2027, with an option for 2028 and an additional option through June 2029 attached. Segura's guaranteed term ends later. So saying 'Son will be together with the club through 2031' is not accurate.

Segura's 153 LAFC Games… The Defender Who Broke Carlos Vela's Record

It began as a loan. Segura, who captained Atlético Huila, joined LAFC on loan in November 2018 and made a permanent transfer in July 2019. In his first season he played 34 regular-season matches, starting 33. The run of 71 consecutive appearances that followed ended on July 28, 2021. That year he played only 15 games, and his season ended due to a knee injury.

He missed the 2023 season due to injury. Still, he returned to the starting lineup, playing 27 games in 2024 and 31 games in 2025. According to the club, the regular-season game against Houston on May 10, 2026 was his 153rd appearance. It was reported that he passed the 152-game club record set by Carlos Vela. In effect, a defender broke the record of the club's first Designated Player.

Segura's LAFC Regular-Season Appearances by Season (Confirmed Seasons Only)

Season	Appearances (games)	Notes
2019	34	33 starts, 1 goal
2021	15	Season ended due to knee injury
2022	14	MLS Cup champion
2023	Did not play	Injury
2024	27	1 assist, US Open Cup champion
2025	31	28 starts, 1 goal, 2 assists

Season-by-season appearance counts for the 2020 and 2026 seasons are not in the data checked for this article.

Segura's Salary $722,500… 4th Among LAFC Defenders

The salary and total value of the new contract have not been disclosed. MLS Players Association 2026 Spring Salary Guide shows that before the re-signing, Segura's base salary and annual guaranteed compensation were $722,500 each (as of April 14, 2026). In the same data, Son Heung-min, ranked 2nd in the league, had guaranteed compensation of $11,152,852. Dividing that by Segura's figure gives about 15.4 times.

Top 5 LAFC Defenders by Annual Guaranteed Compensation (as of April 14, 2026)

Rank	Player	Position	Guaranteed Compensation (USD)
1	Aaron Long	Center-back	1,050,000
2	Ryan Porteous	Center-back	760,260
3	Sergi Palencia	Right back	745,000
4	Eddie Segura	Center-back	722,500
5	Artem Smolyakov	Left back	613,297

LAFC Segura Re-signing Review…8 Years Earning "Trust and Respect"

Thorrington said he hopes Segura and his family will stay with the club and take part in more championships. Segura experienced the 2022 MLS Cup, the 2019 and 2022 Supporters' Shield, and the 2024 US Open Cup, all with LAFC. He made his debut at age 16 for Deportivo Pereira in Colombia. That defender has now played more games for LAFC than anyone.

Some things remain undecided. Whether Segura stays through the 2030-31 season depends on whether LAFC exercise the option. The new salary has not been disclosed, and the figures above are based on the pre-renewal spring data. Son's status after 2027 also depends on options. So how many more seasons the two players will play together has not been confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Until when is Segura's contract?

According to LAFC's announcement, it is guaranteed through the 2029-30 season. Extending it through the 2030-31 season is a club option, so he stays through that season only if the club exercises the option.

Q. What is Segura's salary?

According to the MLS Players Association's spring 2026 data, his base salary and annual guaranteed compensation before the re-signing were each $722,500 (as of April 14, 2026). The terms of the new contract have not been disclosed. Guaranteed compensation does not include all performance bonuses and separate contract income.

Q. How long will Segura and Son play together?

Not yet determined. Segura is guaranteed through the 2029-30 season. Son is under contract through 2027, with an option for 2028 and an additional option through June 2029 attached.

Related Official Sites

LAFC official website — check official club announcements and match schedules
LAFC Eddie Segura official profile — check Segura's season-by-season records
MLS official website — league standings and transfer and contract news
MLS Players Association official salary guide — view publicly available salary data by player

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