The FIFA World Cup 2026 could be use another exciting player in Christian Pulisic in front of his home fans in the United States.
Pulisic tries to lead the USMNT to glory, as the Americans co-host football’s biggest global showcase along with Canada and Mexico next year.
Can the 26-year-old midfielder who also carries the moniker “Captain America” take the Stars and Stripes to boundless heights? American soccer fans positively hope so.
Christian Pulisic Player Profile:
- Full Name: Christian Mate Pulisic
- Date of Birth: September 18, 1998
- Place of Birth: Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
- Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Position: Winger/attacking midfielder
- Preferred Foot: Right
Club Information
Current Club:
- AC Milan (Serie A) – 2023-present
Previous Clubs:
- Borussia Dortmund (Germany) – 2016-2019
- Chelsea (England) – 2019-2023
- Borussia Dortmund (loan) – 2019
- AC Milan (Italy) – 2023-
Pulisic first signed up with Borussia Dortmund as a 17-year-old, as he was assigned to its U17 squad. He would help the team witn the Under 17 Bundesliga in 2014-15.
He would later be promoted to the U19 squad in the summer of 2015 as he helped its U19 team claim the Under 19 Bundesliga title in the 2015-16 season. Pulisic would be soon called to Borussia Dortmund’s first team over the winter break.
Pulisic made his Bundesliga seniors’ deut on January 30, 2016, in Dortmund’s 2-0 victory over Ingolstadt as a substitute for Adrian Ramos. He would make his UEFA Europa League debut on February 18 in Dortmund’s 2-0 victory over Porto.
The American then signed with Preier League club Chelsea for an estimated £58 million transfer fee on January 2, 2019. But he still allowed to stay at Dortmund on loan for the rest of the 2018-19 season.
Puisic went to AC Milan at Serie A after completing a transfer on July 13,2023, when he signed a four-year contract that runs until June 30, 2027. He was rewarded by getting the No.11 jersey previously held by retired great Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
International Career
- National Team: United States
- Senior Debut: March 29, 2016
- Captain: November 20, 2018
- Milestone: Youngest player to become USMNT captain,
Kane made an instant impact on his England debut at Wembley Stadium, coming on for Wayne Rooney in the second half against Lithuania and scoring just 80 seconds later.
Since then, Kane has captained Three Lion on several occasions, has scored 73 goals in 107 international appearances, making him the country’s all-time top scorer.
Major Tournaments Played
- FIFA World Cup: 2022 (Round of 16)
- CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2019 (runners-up), 2023 (semifinals)
- CONCACAF Nations League: 2019-20, 2022-23; Champions (2021, 2023)
- FIFA WORLD Cup Qualifier: 2018 (did not qualify), 2022 (qualified)
Player Data
- Key Attributes: Dribbling, acceleration, creativity, versatile, high work rate
- Strengths:
One-on-one offense, football IQ, big-game mentality, leadership - Weaknesses:
Injury prone, inconsistency
Career Highlights
- Youngest non-German to score in Bundesliga (2016)
- DFB-Pokal winner with Borussia Dortmund (2016-17)
- First American to play in UEFA Champions League Final (2021)
- UEFA Champions League winner (Chelsea) in 2020-21
- US Soccer Male Athlete of the Year (2017, 2019, 2023)
- CONCACAF Nations League champin (2021- 2023)
- Youngest team captai in USMNT history (age:20)
- AC Milan Player of the Month (October 2023)
- Most expensive American player transfer (€64 million to Chelsea in 2019)
Statistics
Club Appearances and Statistics:
- Total Appearances: 302
- Total Goals: 61
| Club | Years | Appearances (Total) | Goals (Total) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borussia Dortmund | 2016–2019 | 127 | 19 |
| Chelsea FC | 2019-2023 | 145 | 26 |
| AC Milan | 2023-Present | 30 | 10 |
Country Appearances and Statistics:
- Caps (including friendlies): 64
- Goals: 28
| Competition | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup Finals | 4 | 1 |
| CONCACAF Gold Cup | 11 | 3 |
| World Cup Qualifiers | 20 | 7 |
| CONCACAF Nations League | 14 | 6 |
| Friendlies | 15 | 5 |
| Total Competitive Matches (excluding friendlies) | 49 | 23 |
Fun Trivia
- Pulisic is a huge chess fan and he even played in competitve matches online during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- He became the most American soccer payer of all time after Chelsea signed him from Borussia Dortmund for €64 million in 2019.
- Pulisic became the youngest non-German to score in Bundesliga and the youngest player to become USMNT captain in a World Cup qualifier (age:20).
- He became first American player to score in the UEFA Champions Leaue semifinal with Chelsea in 2021.
- Pulisic got the “Captain America” moniker after he starred in a commercial with Marvel-themed promo art during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
