Christian has one sibling, an older sister named Devyn Pulisic. Pulisic's first season at Stamford Bridge was a particularly rough year for him health-wise with painful muscle contusions, a groin injury and an agonizing tear in his abductor muscle he endured . He is the youngest player ever to captain the United States national team in the modern era. [26], Pulisic moved to Germany before his 16th birthday. In 2021, Pulisic made a major jump when it comes to footwear and apparel. [69] On October 28, Pulisic came off the bench to score a 90th-minute goal in a 40 Champions League away win against Krasnodar. ; Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0; additional terms may . The next season Tyler Adams would join him on the squad. Christian Pulisic's sister is 26 years of age, having been born in the state of Pennsylvania on the 10 th of April 1996. There is also a more derisive nickname for the Chelsea star. As a proud son of Southeast Pennsylvania, Pulisic also of course has an endorsement deal with Hersheys candy company. He has the talent to pass through defenders and run inside the box which is a great trait in the modern game." And even though the team was struggling, Pulisic was only being used as a sub. [65] He returned to training on September 9 following the hamstring injury he suffered in the FA Cup Final in August,[66] although Lampard kept him off the squad for the season opener against Brighton after experiencing some discomfort later in the week. Overall, Pulisic is a skilled and versatile forward. [82], Pulisic scored in his first start under new Chelsea manager Graham Potter, a 30 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. "[106], Both the anglicized pronunciation (IPA: /plsk/) and the original Croatian pronunciation (IPA: /plt/) have been used by commentators, and Pulisic confirmed that either form is acceptable. We always have good battles. Christians dad, Mark, had his own career as a pro soccer player. Against this background, weve decided to accept an extremely lucrative bid by Chelsea, given the low contract maturity.. He doesnt have a care in the world and doesnt let anyones judgement affect him. Thus far in his Premier League tenure, Pulisics career earnings are 35,100,000. He was the youngest American to score for the national team when he netted against Bolivia in the 2016 Copa America and the youngest to start a World Cup qualifier against Trinidad and Tobago later that year. Hes also appeared in lesser European and International tournaments. 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. Dortmund Chelsea 60.00m End of loan 18/19 Jan 3, 2019 Chelsea Bor. Proud as always of this kid.. Was fun seeing him play the past few days, and in the coming weeks back in Dortmund. "[104] Tuchel called Pulisic "the kind of guy who's very self-confident, shows his talent on the pitch, and doesn't show any nerves under pressure which is a wonderful combination. Date of Birth: September 18, 1998. Christian Pulisic Family Christian Pulisic's amazing and supportive family consists of his parents, Mark and Kelley Pulisic, and his two older siblings, brother Chase and sister Devyn, aka Dee Dee Pulisic; they live in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. When its all on you, it can really feel like a lot. Manchester United could attempt to bolster their attacking options by trying to sign Christian Pulisic on loan from Chelsea. With Borussia Dortmund, that means the German Bundesliga and for Chelsea, its the English Premier League. WE AREIf @cpulisic_10 went to college, it would have been Penn State @GoPSUsports #WeAre pic.twitter.com/Hpa1TUknIq. Pulisic was 20 years and 63 days old.[97]. No, the Chelsea star is currently single and has never been married or had children. [48][49], On August 11, 2019, Pulisic made his Premier League debut for Chelsea in a 04 defeat against Manchester United. Throughout his career, Pulisic has logged the most appearances and played the most minutes in his teams domestic leagues. 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. Nearly 80% of U.S. children grow up with a sibling. When he gets the ball, his first touch opens up a huge space for him even if there's no space. After the familys year abroad, the Pulisic clan moved back to the States, and Christians father, Mark, a former college and professional indoor soccer player, took a job as the general manager of the Detroit Ignition. Twitter It seemed a simple thing to do, says Pulisic. [92], On September 2, 2016, Pulisic recorded two goals and an assist in a World Cup qualifying match in a 60 victory over Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,[93] thereby becoming the youngest person to score in a World Cup qualifier for the United States and the youngest player to score a brace in American history. She was terrific in that sense.. Christian Pulisic is the son of Mark Pulisic (Assistant Manager Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC ). It took me a while to realise that to speak up feels strong, says Pulisic. This moment his moment called for something more. [85] During his two years with the team, Pulisic scored a total of 20 goals in 34 games. Devyn Pulisic, a talented equestrian, started her business, Tranquility Stables, the new 13-acre farm; the property, a boarding and lesson facility in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was gifted to Devyn by her brother Christian. In 2022, Pulisic accomplished another milestone as part of the USMNT that reached the World Cup in Qatar. [112][113], Outside of soccer, Pulisic is a fan of the New York Jets, New York Rangers, and Philadelphia 76ers. However, the American star struggled to find consistent playing time as Chelsea had a glut of young forwards Timo Werner, Mason Mount, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Hakim Ziyech, and Kai Havertz all vying for time at the same positions. Its a challenge few of his Chelsea team-mates would advocate but the clue to his confidence lies in the tattoo on his left forearm: a queen chess piece. When you are in form, you feel good and want to carry on. Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images We have entered the golden age. Even since he joined Chelsea from Germany's Borussia Dortmund in 2019, for a $73 million fee that raised . Mark is an assistant soccer coach for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds and hosts his own podcast called Soccer Unplugged. Christian Pulisic. She is very supportive of her younger brother and can often be seen cheering him on at games. The occasion is marked by Puma releasing a personalised boot for Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup game against Villarreal with a chess piece on the heel. [102] In the following game Pulisic earned his second Man of the Match award after scoring the winner in the United States' 10 win over Iran in their last group stage game, sending his team to the knockouts. After scoring 10 goals and assisting eight in just 15 games with the Dortmund youth teams,[27] Pulisic was called to join the first team over winter break. Arsenal eventually came from behind to win the match 21. Christians mom, Kelley, also played soccer at George Mason, per the18.com. His father Mark Pulisic is an assistant manager at second-tier division team Pittsburgh . On Wednesday, Jan. 5 the Blues defeated Tottenham Hotspur in. Christian played for the U.S. Soccer Development Academy club, the PA Classics, while also training with local professional club Harrisburg City Islanders, coached by his dads former Harrisburg Heat teammate, Bill Becher. 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. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Before Pulisic it was Mario Gotze and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Getty Images. He also has a brother named Chase, who is autistic. [61], In August 2020, Pulisic was named to the eight-player shortlist for the inaugural Premier League Young Player of the Season award,[62] which was eventually awarded to Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold. Unfortunately, the club didnt have a great season. Its an incredible game that can help you with a lot of things like problem-solving or seeing different patterns. During that time, Christian got his first taste of European football playing for the youth side of Brackley Town FC in Brackley, Northamptonshire, England, a small town about halfway between London and Birmingham. Afterwards, he voiced his frustration. He has one sister, Devyn Pulisic. In the last two matches of qualification, Pulisic scored a goal in each: a 40 victory over Panama and a 12 defeat to Trinidad and Tobago. Christian Pulisic. I was nowhere near his level and I wish wed played more but Im glad we shared that. According to George Mason athletics, both parents graduated from the university with degrees in physical education. Christian Pulisic is a versatile forward who plays on both the left and right wings, as well as in a central attacking midfield role from time to time. Christian Pulisic and Will Pulisic are, in fact, related. 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He has an older sister named Devyn Dee Dee Pulisic, who is two years older than the soccer star. Without the crowd noise you can hear him more but he doesnt mean it in a bad way.. He routinely gets past defenders and moves the ball into scoring positions. pic.twitter.com/wgnoDxhEnl, Next World Cup: What the USMNT Roster Looks Like in 2026 and Who the Next Coach Could Be. Champions League is the most prestigious, followed by Europa League. In January 2023, he signed with another MLS clubs farm team, Minnesota United 2, in the MLS Next Pro league. He doesnt have a care in the world and doesnt let anyones judgment affect him, Christian said of Chase. After college, Mark continued playing soccer. Christian Pulisic was born in Hershey, Pennsylvania, to parents Kelley and Mark Pulisic. Despite being just 5-foot-10, the soccer player says he can dunk a basketball. [16] At 21 years old he became the youngest Chelsea player to score a hat-trick. She's just a little bit older than her soccer-playing brother, who is currently 24 years of age with a birth year of 1998. Eventually, Christians dad believed it was time for his son to be on his own, and Mark wanted to get back into coaching. Pulisic again had a rough start to the next season, missing 14 matches (all competitions) due to COVID-19, followed by an ankle injury. Thomas Tuchel's comment in his press conference following . [91] A week later, he became the youngest player to score for the United States in the modern era, when he put home a late goal in a 40 friendly win against visiting side Bolivia. [43] Pulisic also assisted one of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's goals in the win, advancing Dortmund to the quarter-finals. He plays as a winger and attacking midfielder for Premier League club Chelsea and the U.S. national team. William Publicis, a Christian cousin, plays soccer as well. Pulisic, who is also the subject of interest from Atltico Madrid . [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. Pulisic tore an abductor muscle in January and missed several matches leading up to the COVID-19 shutdown in March 2020. No, that is the absolute dream. Professionally, the stats below are broken up into domestic league, domestic cup, and international competitions. At the height of Covid in Pennsylvania, Pulisic donated meals for medical workers and poured $500,000 (360,000) into a scheme to develop playing fields for youngsters at the club where he grew up. [59] On July 22, Pulisic scored a goal in a 35 defeat to Liverpool. It was kind of building up, as it was for a lot of people, he reflects. That year, the team finished third in its group at the CONCACAF Under-17 Championship in Honduras and 21st overall at the U17 FIFA World Cup in Chile. In the summer of 2010, he went on a five-day trial at Chelsea's Cobham base. [103] In the Round of 16, he assisted Haji Wright's goal against the Netherlands as the United States was defeated 31. In January 2019, Pulisic moved to Chelsea in a transfer worth $73million (57.6 million), making him the most expensive North American player of all time, and began playing for the club in the 201920 season. It would be incredible to have an impact on anyones career. Pulisic reportedly earns around 145,000 ($177,000) a week at Chelsea, with his contract set to run until the summer of 2024. The soccer journey of Christian Pulisic has taken him from Hershey, Pennslyvania, to Dortmund, Germany, to London, England, to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. That brought small comfort last season when, after standout performances against Atletico, Porto and Real Madrid, Pulisic found himself dropped for the second leg of the European semi-final. [119], On October 11, 2022, he released an autobiography titled Pulisic: My Journey So Far. At just 24 years old, Pulisic has accomplished more in both professional European football and international soccer tournaments than almost any other American in history. [55], On October 23, 2019, during Champions League 201920 matched against Ajax, Pulisic played as a substitute and assisted Michy Batshuayi's late goal 10 win. On this episode of Actually Me, Christian Pulisic goes undercover on the Internet and replies to real comments from fans on Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, YouTu. As an American, Pulisic should have had to wait until he was 18 to play for Dortmund due to European labor laws. Below, youll find everything you need to know about the USMNT star, ranging from personal information to his statistics to the top stories he inspired throughout and beyond his playing days. When the league returned in June, he played in all nine remaining Premier League games, scoring four goals and tallying four assists. At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Pulisic assisted Tim Weah for the team's opening group stage goal against Wales.