Meet 'Captain America' Christian Pulisic, the Pennsylvania native and most expensive US soccer player ever who's leading the 'golden generation' at the World Cup

Marielle DescalsotaNov 20, 2022, 20:12 IST

Christian Pulisic, No. 10 of the United States, takes a corner kick during a game between Canada and USMNT at Nissan Stadium on September 5, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee.Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images

Pulisic is the youngest ever player to captain the US soccer team, aged just 20.
Pulisic won the prestigious Champions League with Chelsea in 2021.

Christian Pulisic is the star player of the US men's national soccer team, or USMNT.

Christian Pulisic during an international friendly between USA and Morocco at TQL Stadium on June 1, 2022, in Cincinnati, Ohio.Matthew Ashton/AMA/Getty Images

Pulisic was born and raised in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Hershey, Pennsylvania.SEASTOCK/Getty Images

Pulisic was born to parents who were also soccer players.

Christian Pulisic of Chelsea celebrates with his dad Mark Pulisic, his mom Kelley Pulisic, and the UEFA Champions League trophy after the UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Estadio do Dragao on May 29, 2021, in Porto, Portugal.Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC/Getty Images

Pulisic first began playing for the USMNT in March 2016.

Pulisic is the youngest-ever player to captain the USMNT.

USA starting eleven during a game between Canada and USMNT at Tim Hortons Field on January 30, 2022, in Hamilton, Canada.John Todd/ISI Photos/Getty Images

Pulisic led the USMNT to victory at the CONCACAF Nations League in 2021.

Captain Christian Pulisic, No. 10 of the United States, lifts the trophy after winning the CONCACAF Nations League Championship Final between the United States and Mexico at Empower Field At Mile High on June 6, 2021, in Denver, Colorado.Omar Vega/Getty Images

Pulisic began his professional career in the Bundesliga in Germany.

Christian Pulisic of Dortmund celebrates with a trophy after winning the DFB Cup final match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund at Olympiastadion on May 27, 2017, in Berlin, Germany.Maja Hitij/Bongarts/Getty Images

Pulisic is also a Croatian citizen. He acquired a Croatian passport so he could play in the Bundesliga in Europe.

Chelsea signed Pulisic for $73 million in 2019. That makes him the most expensive American soccer player ever.

Pulisic has won several trophies with Chelsea, including the prestigious Champions League. He is the first US player to win and play in the final of one of the biggest trophies in soccer.

Christian Pulisic of Chelsea celebrates with the Champions League trophy alongside teammates Antonio Ruediger, Kai Havertz, and Tammy Abraham following their team's victory during the UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Estadio do Dragao on May 29, 2021, in Porto, Portugal.David Ramos/Getty Images

Pulisic has won several trophies with Chelsea, including the prestigious Champions League. He is the first US player to win and play in the final of one of the biggest trophies in soccer.

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Meet 'Captain America' Christian Pulisic, the Pennsylvania native and most expensive US soccer player ever who's leading the 'golden generation' at the World Cup

Christian Pulisic is the star player of the US men's national soccer team, or USMNT.

Pulisic was born and raised in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Pulisic was born to parents who were also soccer players.

Pulisic first began playing for the USMNT in March 2016.

Pulisic is the youngest-ever player to captain the USMNT.

Pulisic led the USMNT to victory at the CONCACAF Nations League in 2021.

Pulisic began his professional career in the Bundesliga in Germany.

Pulisic is also a Croatian citizen. He acquired a Croatian passport so he could play in the Bundesliga in Europe.

Chelsea signed Pulisic for $73 million in 2019. That makes him the most expensive American soccer player ever.

Pulisic has won several trophies with Chelsea, including the prestigious Champions League. He is the first US player to win and play in the final of one of the biggest trophies in soccer.