Captain America Taking Over Italian Football
Christian Pulisic is have a year to remember in Serie A
The American winger has officially been crowned the best player in Italy’s top flight this season by Italian journalists, and honestly? Nobody who’s been watching should be surprised. Pulisic has been putting on an absolute clinic at AC Milan, proving once and for all that he belongs among Europe’s elite.
According to average player ratings from Italian sports papers tracked by Fantacalcio, Pulisic sits at the top of Serie A with a 6.7 rating. That’s ahead of some pretty serious company, including his own teammate Luka Modric at 6.6. Not too shabby for a guy who some said couldn’t cut it in Europe’s big leagues.
The Numbers Don’t Lie
Pulisic has been absolutely tearing it up for the Rossoneri. In just 10 league appearances, he’s bagged seven goals and dished out two assists. That’s nine goal contributions in 10 matches – the kind of production that wins you hardware at the end of the season.
What makes it even more impressive is the efficiency. Como’s rising star Nico Paz also has nine goal contributions this campaign, but he needed 15 appearances to get there. Pulisic is getting the job done at a faster rate, and he’s doing it for one of Serie A’s biggest clubs with all the pressure that comes with it.
The top 10 also features some Serie A heavyweights. Inter’s Marcus Thuram and Federico Dimarco made the cut, as did Juventus’s Kenan Yildiz and Napoli’s Frank André Zambo Anguissa. Even a couple of goalkeepers crashed the party – Roma’s Mile Svilar and Lecce’s Wladimiro Falcone both earned spots thanks to their shot-stopping heroics.
From Chelsea Flop to Milan Hero
Remember when everyone was writing Pulisic off after his Chelsea struggles? The American international has flipped that narrative completely on its head. He’s not just contributing – he’s dominating. The USMNT star has found his groove in Italy, where his pace, technique, and tactical intelligence are getting the respect they deserve.
Milan fans have embraced their American star, and why wouldn’t they? He’s delivering performances week in and week out that are keeping the Rossoneri competitive. While Serie A has always been known for its tactical sophistication and defensive prowess, Pulisic is proving that American attackers can thrive in this environment.
The recognition from Italian media carries serious weight. These aren’t just fan polls or social media votes – these are journalists who live and breathe calcio giving the nod to an American as their best player. That’s a massive statement about how far Pulisic has come and how well he’s adapted to Italian football.
