Pulisic has established himself as a primary attacking force for AC Milan, combining goals and assists as a regular starter. The club confirmed his transfer from Chelsea and assigned him the number associated with the role of an established forward, a move that followed growing interest from several European clubs.
At Milan he quickly scored on his Serie A debut and went on to set club records for an American in the league. He finished a debut season as Milan's top scorer with double‑figure goals and added a significant number of assists, achievements that earned him Serie A Player of the Month recognition and a place on the league's Team of the Season.
The club also credited him with key contributions in European competition, including decisive goals that kept Milan in continental tournaments. His performances helped the team secure domestic silverware when he scored and created in a Supercoppa Italiana final win, finishing as a joint top scorer in that short competition.
International Role And Recent World Cup Action
Pulisic remains central to the US national team, where he serves as a captain and primary creator. He has accumulated a high tally of international goals and assists and holds records for goal contributions in major European competitions among American players.
Selected to the World Cup squad, he started the opening match and provided an assist to Folarin Balogun while forcing a Paraguayan own goal, contributions that helped the US record its largest World Cup match scoreline. He was substituted at halftime as a precaution for a minor injury after his first‑half involvement.
National team managers and club coaches have praised his direct style, dribbling and playmaking, while analysts note his versatility across the wing and central attacking midfield roles. Despite periods of injury earlier in his career, recent seasons at Milan restored his club form and reinforced his standing as a leading North American player.
