The USMNT's Best Player Isn't Pulisic or Balogun — It's This Budding Star
Summary
Malik Tillman is emerging as a top player for the United States Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) during the 2026 World Cup. After switching to play for the US team in 2022, Tillman has impressed with his skill and versatility, potentially becoming the team's key star.Key Facts
- Christian Pulisic was the best-known USMNT player before the 2026 World Cup.
- Folarin Balogun scored three goals in the first four World Cup games but was recently removed from a game with a red card.
- Malik Tillman, 24 years old, switched from Germany to represent the USMNT in May 2022.
- Tillman previously played for PSV in the Netherlands and transferred to Bayer Leverkusen in Germany in 2025.
- He scored two goals in a Champions League match against Villarreal.
- Tillman plays as an attacking midfielder or winger and is known for both offense and defense.
- He works well with teammates Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams in midfield.
- Tillman may attract interest from top European soccer clubs because of his World Cup performance.
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