Top 10 Best American Soccer Players Currently- Ranked

United States of America has started to produce some of the best players who are performing regularly week in and week out. From dominating in the Major League Soccer (MLS) to regularly featuring in top European clubs, these athletes have become household names in Europe and massively elevated the image of US Soccer in the world. In this article, we’ve explored the best American soccer players who are currently playing for elite clubs in Europe, analysing their careers, understanding their success, and gauging their potential. The following are the ranking factors

Ranking Factors

Performances – Their performances for their club and country during their career.

Longevity – How long they have played in Europe.

Impact and importance to the squad – How important their role was to their teams and how much positive impact they’ve had.

Top 10 Best American Soccer Players Currently

Rank	Name	Position	Club
1	Christian Pulisic	Attacker	AC Milan
2	Antonee Robinson	Defender	Fulham
3	Weston McKennie	Midfielder	Juventus
4	Tyler Adams	Midfielder	AFC Bournemouth
5	Timothy Weah	Attacker	Juventus
6	Yunus Musah	Midfielder	AC Milan
7	Sergiño Dest	Defender	PSV Eindhoven
8	Malik Tillman	Attacker	PSV Eindhoven
9	Folarin Balogun	Attacker	AS Monaco
10	Cameron Carter-Vickers	Defender	Celtic

10. Cameron Carter-Vickers

Carter-Vickers despite being talented, could not nail a spot in the Tottenham Hotspur team, but after multiple loans, he found his home at Scottish giants Celtic. A giant defender, he is calm under pressure, is an expert in fouls and has been the heartbeat in the major success of Celtic. At 27, he is hitting his peak age and has the potential to become one of the best American soccer players ever and the best centreback of all time for the USA.

Matches	21
Goals	1
Assists	0

9. Folarin Balogun

A Hale End academy product and among the best young American soccer players, Balogun was eligible to represent both England and the USA, but chose to play for America, despite representing England at the U21 level. After loan stints at multiple clubs, his success at Reims, when he finished fourth top scorer of Ligue 1, AS Monaco signed him for a reported fee of €30 million, which could rise to €40 million with add-ons. While he is struggling with form at the moment, there is no doubt that he will bounce back soon.

Matches	12
Goals	3
Assists	2

8. Malik Tillman

One of the biggest prospects of the USA, Tillman was part of the academy of the German giants Bayern Munich. After representing their reserve side, Tillman went on loan to play for Rangers FC and after a good stint with the Scottish giants, he went on another loan at PSV Eindhoven before joining them permanently. One of the most exciting prospects for USMNT, and they will be hoping that he will replicate this success on the national team too.

Matches	29
Goals	10
Assists	4

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7. Sergiño Dest

Dest spent his youth days in Netherlands and was part of Jong Ajax, the academy of Ajax Amsterdam. He was eligible to play for both Netherlands and USA but he ultimately chose to play for the United States’ senior national team. Dest has represented the United States at youth and full international level. Dest had a rocky start to his club career after failing to nail a spot at Barcelona. But his career has rejuvenated at PSV now, playing his best football currently. Unfortunately, he suffered a big injury and will be hoping to bounce back soon.

Matches	0
Goals	0
Assists	0

6. Yunus Musah

Another alumnus of the Hale End academy, Musah was eligible to play for both England and the United States and chose to play for USA despite representing England at the youth level. Musah is known for his technical ability, movement, and strength. He spent a successful stint at turbulent Spanish side Valencia and is currently at AC Milan. He also played a crucial role in the success of USMNT in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and will be hoping to continue it. He is among the best American soccer players in 2024.

Matches	19
Goals	1
Assists	3

5. Timothy Weah

He started his career out as a winger/attacker but he is currently playing as a wingback/fullback at Juventus. He has been making waves in Italy and has also represented the USA in the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Qatar and was also on the scoresheet in the group stage vs Iran. Timothy Weah followed in the footsteps of his father, the legendary footballer George Weah, a Ballon d’or winner and the current president of Liberia.

Matches	20
Goals	5
Assists	4

4. Tyler Adams

A destroyer in midfield, Tyler Adams is one of the best American soccer players and defensive midfielders to come from the States. He is a Red Bull academy product and came through New York Red Bulls and then joined RB Leipzig. His most successful stint came at Leeds United, where he was adored by the fans for his passionate and hard-working performances on a weekly basis. He is currently at AFC Bournemouth and has been suffering injuries which took some momentum away from his initial success.

His international career has been a huge success too. He was the youngest captain at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He won the U.S. Soccer Player of the Year award in 2022 after leading the Americans to the knockout stages of the World Cup.

Matches	10
Goals	0
Assists	0

3. Weston McKennie

A versatile player with the ability to play as a box-to-box midfielder, deep-lying midfielder, or a wingback. McKennie has played a lot of football at a young age. He joined Schalke at the young age of 17 and quickly became one of the best young American soccer players for the club. His performances took notice of Italian super club Juventus and he became the first ever American to represent Juventus. His Juventus career had a lot of fluctuations and was also loaned out to Leeds United to partner with another American Tyler Adams. Unfortunately, he was unable to succeed at the club but he managed to prove to Juventus that he is still good enough.

McKennie is one of the most important players for USMNT, being one of the first names on the teamsheet. Still 26, he has already represented his country 58 times!

Matches	21
Goals	4
Assists	4

2. Antonee Robinson

Robinson started his football career at Everton and rose through the ranks. He continued his excellence during his loan period and joined Fulham. He took his game to the next level at Fulham, helping the club get back into the Premier League again. He is at a level where everyone is hailing him as the best left back in the Premier League. He was recently voted as the US Soccer Male Player of The Year.

Matches	24
Goals	0
Assists	8

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1. Christian Pulisic

Christian Pulisic was always a prodigy. He joined the German giants Borussia Dortmund and shined at a young age. He was one of the most expensive January transfers when he joined Chelsea. After a struggling period at Chelsea, he left the club to join Italian side AC Milan. He regained his form, scoring and assisting regularly. He was rewarded with a place in the 2023-24 Serie A Team of The Season. He is now an integral part of the club and there is a big chance Milan could retain him. Captain America, as he is fondly called, is showing why he’s considered the best in the business.

Matches	28
Goals	13
Assists	8