Pulisic was 17 years and 212 days old at the time. TV viewers have been able to hear first-hand the blunt messages Tuchel barks out from the sidelines. It made him the youngest non-German and fourth-youngest player to score a goal in the Bundesliga, at 17 years and 212 days old. What is Christian Pulisic's salary? [115] Pulisic is a fan of the Ford Mustang and imported a left-hand drive Shelby GT500 to England from the United States in 2021. He was part of the disappointing squad that failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup and the team that won Americas first-ever CONCACAF Nations League Final. Christian Pulisic wants the USMNT fanbase to work on a better nickname (via @GQSports) pic.twitter.com/9MPnKJ5ux0. 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Christian Mate Pulisic ( / mte plsk, plt /; [7] Croatian: Pulii, [8] pronounced [krstijan mte pliit]; [9] [10] [11] born September 18, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for Premier League club Chelsea and the United States . His parents, Kelley and Mark Pulisic, both played collegiate soccer at George Mason University and his father also played professional indoor soccer for the Harrisburg Heat in the 1990s and later became a coach at both youth and professional levels. [119], On October 11, 2022, he released an autobiography titled Pulisic: My Journey So Far. 849.6K Followers. As a high-level prospect, Pulisic didnt play traditional high school soccer or at the American college level. The team was part of the now-defunct Major Indoor Soccer League. 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Following his promotion to the Dortmund first team, FourFourTwo writer Andy Mitten wrote that the Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel "saw the potential the speed, sharpness, strength, sublime fitness and mature decision-making that belied his age. The young soccer star left Nike for Puma. Christian Pulisic has less and less minutes with Chelsea, and everything indicates that he will leave in the next transfer window, but his destination is uncertain, as more and more suitors are . Champions League is the most prestigious, followed by Europa League. [17] With Chelsea he won the 202021 UEFA Champions League, 2021 UEFA Super Cup and 2021 FIFA Club World Cup, becoming the youngest Chelsea player and first American to score in the Champions League semi-finals and the first American to play in the Champions League final.[18][19]. With Borussia Dortmund, that means the German Bundesliga and for Chelsea, its the English Premier League. CONCACAF Gold Cup Best Young Player Award: This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 02:11. In a message . Christian has two siblings. The 64 million fee Chelsea paid for Christian Pulisic made him the most expensive American soccer player of all time. Within each of Pulisics professional seasons, his teams took multiple midseason breaks to play in domestic cups. Pulisic began his professional career at German club Borussia Dortmund, where he progressed quickly through the team's youth academy, featuring in only 15 youth games. Lesser-used Pulisic nicknames often refer to his hometown, Hershey, Pennsylvania. Competition here is fierce. Share or comment on this article: He plays as a winger and attacking midfielder for Premier League club Chelsea and the U.S. national team. In 2023, Christian Pulisic has an estimated net worth of $40 million, according to CelebrityNetWorth.com. Mark was inducted into the George Mason Mens Soccer Hall of Fame for his career as a forward with the team. I wish I could be like that at times; how confident he is in himself, its amazing to me., Pulisic says that Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is 'intense' and he is eager to impress the coach. I was lucky that people at Chelsea and the national team steered me in the right direction.. I was nowhere near his level and I wish wed played more but Im glad we shared that. [25], On Dec. 13, 2013, he played opposite Brazil at a U17 tournament in Florida. Henry Bushnell. The secondary nicknames include Puli-God, The LeBron James of Soccer, The Hershey Hare, The Hershey Hammer, and the Pennsylvania Pele.. In the summer of 2010, he went on a five-day trial at Chelsea's Cobham base. The adolescent has a lot of accolades but he equally has a loving family. Chase has taught me to just enjoy life. In that game, Pulisic had a hat trick, making him just the second American to achieve that feat in the EPL (Clint Dempsey, Fulham, 2012) and the youngest Chelsea player to do it at 21 years and 38 days. And even though the team was struggling, Pulisic was only being used as a sub. [116][117], Due to his status of frequently captaining the United States and his high level of play, he has been given the nickname "Captain America" by fans and other players. [41][42] On March 8, 2017, Pulisic scored his first UEFA Champions League goal in a 40 victory over Benfica in the round of 16, making him Dortmund's youngest ever scorer in the competition at the age of 18 years, 5 months, and 18 days. The star has been incredibly private in his personal life and hasnt had any public relationships since he burst onto the international sports scene in his late teens. Christian Pulisic is originally from Hershey, Pennsylvania where his parents, Mark and Kelley Pulisic, provided a family support system that would help propel his soccer career. That number comes from his approximately $9 million per season salary from Chelsea and his $5 million per year in endorsement deals. [19][76], Pulisic scored in Chelsea's opening game of the 202122 Premier League season, a 30 win over Crystal Palace. Multiple images of Kelley's family of five can be found on her Facebook profile. [43] Pulisic also assisted one of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's goals in the win, advancing Dortmund to the quarter-finals. Pulisic was 20 years and 63 days old.[97]. Opening up, its a hard thing for a lot of people, as it was for me. Christian does not just get his athletic skills from his dad. Reporter Reveals What Jason Kelce Said To His Brother After Super Bowl Defeat. When the league returned in June, he played in all nine remaining Premier League games, scoring four goals and tallying four assists. He earned his coaching licenses, putting them to work at a low-level college while still a player. Here are the statistical totals for each of Pulisics professional seasons, adding together all competitions. [15] In 2018, he finished second in the inaugural Kopa Trophy, given to the best player under age 21. When he gets the ball, his first touch opens up a huge space for him even if there's no space. Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc explained, per BVB.com, It was always Christians big dream to play in the Premier League. . It seems like whenever Christian Pulisic posts something on social media, it becomes the trigger for a lot of drama.. Already prone to over-analysing his performances, that introspection went deeper after Thomas Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard as manager and Pulisic found himself increasingly on the bench. (#10 / Midfielder), United States men's national soccer team (Midfielder) Parents: Mark Pulisic, Kelley Pulisic Dates joined . He has an older sister named Devyn Dee Dee Pulisic, who is two years older than the soccer star. pic.twitter.com/qikGlpDBgr, Mark Pulisic (@MarkPulisic) November 21, 2018. It seemed a simple thing to do, says Pulisic. Christian Pulisc plays both on the wing and in central midfield for his professional and national team sides. [108] 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. Dee Dee is a mom of a daughter born in 2022, lives in Jupiter, Florida, and got married in January 2023 to trainer Austin Sawyer. Chelsea recently posted a video of Christian kicking the soccer ball with his mom. Less than a week later, Pulisc scored his second goal vs. VfB Stuttgart, becoming the youngest player ever to score two goals in the Bundesliga. When it was announced in June that the 2026 . Hes always been intense, very competitive, nothing much has changed. He was much stronger than me when I started, always the No 1, but I made it my goal to beat him so I had to work hard. At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Pulisic assisted Tim Weah for the team's opening group stage goal against Wales. Christian Pulisic during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Chelsea at Elland Road in Leeds, England, on Saturday. I wish I could be like that at times; how confident he is in himself, its amazing to me.. [58] In the following match, Pulisic scored the first goal in Chelsea's 21 victory over Manchester City, a result that eliminated the second-placed City from title contention and confirmed Liverpool as Premier League champions. [46] This transfer made Pulisic the most expensive American player and Borussia Dortmund's second most expensive sale of all time, behind Ousmane Dembl. Christian Pulisic was taken to hospital with a pelvic injury sustained while scoring the winner in USA's tense 1-0 victory over Iran, raising concerns about his availability for Saturday's. According to George Mason athletics, both parents graduated from the university with degrees in physical education. While Pulisic is determined to take that chance this week, the season begins against the backdrop of a campaign for social change that he is driving back home in the United States. As a teenager, Christian Pulisic caught the eye of Borussia Dortmund, one of the best teams in the German Bundesliga. 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Christian Pulisic has a home in the southwest London borough of Wimbledon, as well as a house in Jupiter, Florida, near his sister, Dee Dee.