Christian Pulisic
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Christian Pulisic has achieved a string of historic firsts that set him apart in American soccer. He was the youngest player to score multiple goals in Bundesliga history, the most expensive North American player ever at $73 million, and the first American man to play in a UEFA Champions League final. He is the all-time top American goalscorer and assist provider in Europe's top five leagues and the Champions League. His four U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year awards tie Landon Donovan's record, and he has captained the U.S. national team to three CONCACAF Nations League titles. At just 27, he is still adding to his legacy.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Forbes 30 Under 30
Listed in the Sports category for his impact on soccer and brand value.
Rankings & Lists
100 Best Footballers in the World
Top 100 Men's Soccer Players
Greatest American Players in Bundesliga History
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
September 2021
Captain America: Christian Pulisic's Rise to the Top
ESPN The Magazine
July 2019
The Future of American Soccer
Men's Health
June 2021
Christian Pulisic: The Making of a Superstar
GQ (German edition)
December 2019
Records & Feats
Youngest player to score multiple goals in a Bundesliga match
At 17 years, 212 days, Pulisic became the youngest player in Bundesliga history to score two goals in a single game on April 17, 2016.
Most expensive North American player of all time
Chelsea paid $73 million (£57.6 million) for Pulisic in January 2019, the highest transfer fee ever for a North American player.
First American man to play in a UEFA Champions League final
Pulisic started for Chelsea in the 2021 UEFA Champions League final, becoming the first American male player to appear in the match.
All-time top American goalscorer and assist provider in European top-five leagues
As of 2026, Pulisic holds the record for most goals and assists by an American in Europe's top five leagues and the UEFA Champions League.