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Christian Pulisic, an attacking midfielder and winger for Bundesliga giant Borussia Dortmund and star player for the United States men’s national soccer team, is currently one of the most sought-after soccer prospects in the world. According to various reports, both Manchester United and Liverpool are keen on signing the 19-year-old American during the Summer 2018 transfer window, despite a price tag that could fall anywhere between $50 and $100 million dollars.
Considered to be the first United States-born player with the true potential to be a worldwide soccer star, Pulisic’s marketing value is undeniable, which is a major reason he is such a tantalizing prospect, as football clubs around the world see him as a way to tap into the largely untapped American soccer market.
Pulisic is the youngest player to represent and score for the senior national team in a FIFA World Cup qualifier. He is also the youngest foreigner to score a goal in the Bundesliga.
Christian Pulisic Net Worth 2019: $55 Million
Christian Pulisic’s current transfer market value is reportedly $55 million, however, some reports indicate that his transfer fee could fetch over $100 million.
2012-2015
Pulisic began played for the United States U15 squad in 2012, scoring 21 goals in 28 appearances.
Pulisic captained the U.S. U-17 national team at the 2015 U17 World Cup in Chile, where he had a goal and an assist in three games. Pulisic scored 20 goals in 34 games with the U17’s during his two-year cycle with the team.
In February 2015, Borussia Dortmund signed 16-year-old Pulisic and assigned him first to their U17 squad
2016-Present
On March 27, 2016, Pulisic was called up to the Senior team by then-coach Jürgen Klinsmann.
In January 2018, news broke that Premier League clubs Manchester United and Liverpool are preparing to make bids for Pulisic during the Summer 2018 transfer window.
2019
Chelsea announced it has signed ascendant U.S. winger Christian Pulisic away from Borussia Dortmund after a $73.1 million transfer.
