48 Facts About Christian Pulisic

Christian Mate Pulisic was born on September 18,1998 and is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Serie A club AC Milan and the United States national team.

An alumnus of the US Soccer Development Academy, Pulisic began his professional career at Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund, where he progressed quickly through the team's youth academy, featuring in only 15 youth games.

Christian Pulisic was then promoted to the senior team in January 2016, at age 17.

Christian Pulisic's performances made him runner-up of the 2018 Kopa Trophy; presented to the world's best player under the age of 21.

Christian Pulisic played for the United States at under-15 and under-17 levels, before making his senior national team debut in March 2016 at age 17.

Christian Pulisic became the youngest player ever to captain the United States national team in the modern era at age 20.

At the CONCACAF Gold Cup, Christian Pulisic was named the best young player of the 2019 tournament.

Christian Pulisic won the CONCACAF Nations League in 2021,2023 and 2024, winning the best player award of the 2023 tournament.

Christian Pulisic has been widely viewed as the "face" of American soccer.

Christian Pulisic was born in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where he spent the majority of his childhood.

When his father was general manager of indoor club Detroit Ignition in the mid-2000s, Christian Pulisic lived in Michigan and played for Michigan Rush.

Christian Pulisic became eligible because, as his grandfather was Croatian, he could get a European passport and play starting at age 16 rather than 18.

Christian Pulisic initially had issues getting the passport, but it eventually panned out.

In February 2015, Borussia Dortmund signed 17-year-old Christian Pulisic and assigned him first to their U17 squad and in summer 2015 to the U19.

In January 2016, while with the first team in the winter break, Christian Pulisic played the second half of two friendly matches, scoring one goal and assisting another.

Christian Pulisic was a valuable substitute against Werder Bremen and Liverpool.

Christian Pulisic has looked really good recently which has been proved today.

On January 23,2017, Christian Pulisic signed a new deal with Dortmund which would keep him at the club until 2020.

Christian Pulisic assisted one of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's goals in the win, advancing Dortmund to the quarter-finals.

Christian Pulisic became the first Chelsea player to score a perfect hat trick since Didier Drogba in 2010.

Christian Pulisic ended the season with 11 goals and 10 assists in all competitions.

Ahead of his second season at Chelsea, Christian Pulisic was given the number 10 shirt after Willian, who wore the number the previous season, departed in the offseason to Arsenal.

On July 13,2023, Christian Pulisic completed a transfer to Serie A club AC Milan on a four-year contract until June 30,2027, and was given the number 11 previously worn by Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Christian Pulisic was listed on the 3-man final shortlist of the Serie A Midfielder of the Season award with Hakan Calhanoglu and Teun Koopmeiners.

Christian Pulisic's goal made him the first American player in a top five European league since Clint Dempsey to reach double figures in consecutive seasons.

Christian Pulisic represented the United States at U-15 and U-17 levels.

Christian Pulisic scored two goals in 10 appearances for the under-15 team.

Christian Pulisic captained the U-17 team at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup, where he scored a goal and an assist in three games.

Christian Pulisic had been eligible to play internationally for Croatia but declined the opportunity.

On March 27,2016, Christian Pulisic was called up to the senior team by head coach Jurgen Klinsmann ahead of a World Cup qualifying game against Guatemala.

Christian Pulisic thus became the youngest American to play in a World Cup qualifier.

Christian Pulisic was included in the senior squad for the Copa America Centenario, which was hosted by the United States.

Christian Pulisic finished the fifth round as the top scorer with five goals.

On November 20,2018, Christian Pulisic became the youngest player to captain the United States national team in a friendly defeat to Italy.

On March 26,2019, Christian Pulisic became the youngest United States player to score 10 international goals at 20 years, 189 days old.

On March 27,2022, Christian Pulisic scored his first international hat-trick for the US men's national team during their win over Panama in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification.

At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Christian Pulisic assisted Tim Weah for the team's opening group stage goal against Wales.

Christian Pulisic has the talent to pass through defenders and run inside the box which is a great trait in the modern game.

However, in absence of Leao, Christian Pulisic sometimes played as a left winger, his traditionally preferred position.

Christian Pulisic is regarded as one of the two best active CONCACAF players with Alphonso Davies.

Christian Pulisic has been nicknamed "The LeBron James of Soccer" due to a clip from the television show Pawn Stars, which has since become a meme.

Christian Pulisic's paternal grandfather, Mate Christian Pulisic, was born in Croatia on the island of Olib.

Christian Pulisic obtained Croatian citizenship after moving to Germany in order to avoid applying for a German work visa, which is required to work in the country without a European Union passport.

Christian Pulisic has a cousin, Will Christian Pulisic, who plays for MLS Next Pro team Minnesota United FC 2.

Christian Pulisic has posted Bible verses on his social media accounts.

Outside of soccer, Christian Pulisic is a fan of the New York Jets, New York Rangers, and Philadelphia 76ers.

Christian Pulisic is a fan of the Ford Mustang and imported a left-hand drive Shelby GT500 to England from the United States in 2021.

In 2021, Christian Pulisic signed a long term sponsorship deal with German sportswear brand Puma.