American international Christian Pulisic believes that establishing himself in the Bundesliga has been a defining chapter of his career. At just 18 years old, the promising midfielder has already made 17 Bundesliga appearances, including eight this season, solidifying his place as one of the brightest young talents in European football.
Since making his first-team debut for Borussia Dortmund, Pulisic has consistently hit new milestones. He earned his first cap for the U.S. national team, scored his first international goal, and on November 10, made his first start in a World Cup qualifier. “The Bundesliga is a very competitive league,” Pulisic told FOX Sports. “Every week brings a tough matchup—whether you’re facing a title contender or a team fighting relegation. You learn quickly that you have to battle every time you step on the pitch. I’ve grown a lot because of that.”
Playing alongside stars like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Marco Reus has had a major influence on the young midfielder. Pulisic is now the fourth-youngest goal scorer in Bundesliga history and holds the record as the youngest American to score twice in the league. He also became the youngest goal scorer in U.S. national team history and is now the youngest American to play and score in a World Cup qualifier.
“Borussia Dortmund is clearly a massive club,” Pulisic said. “They’ve given me so many chances. Playing here is really fun. Every match, every week—even every training session—feels like a fight. You have to compete for your place. That’s taught me a lot.”
These club experiences have brought Pulisic closer to fulfilling his dream of following in the footsteps of his childhood idol, Luís Figo. With the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup heating up, the stakes are higher than ever. The top three teams will qualify directly for Russia, while the fourth-place team will enter a playoff against a team from another continent.
“For any player and any team, qualifying for the World Cup is the ultimate honor,” said Pulisic. “We’re especially fired up for the match in Columbus—USA vs. Mexico in a World Cup qualifier. It doesn’t get bigger than that. It’s always an intense clash, and we can’t wait.”
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