How Christian Pulisic Became The LeBron James of Soccer
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
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There is and has always been a lot of hype surrounding Christian Pulisic. Only 23 and already the most successful American football player by most of the usual metrics.
But is he that good? And even further, given his age, nationality and potential, why is he in such a unique position?
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00:00 - Introduction
02:50 - Pulisic, The Player
07:19 - Pulisic, The Symbol
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It’s captain America
Can he do it all day though
Im early so this will show up high and get likes
Please make video on Gabriel Batistuta
100k congrats 👏!!!!!
Can you do Mexico world cup curse plz🙏
I love Pulisic neither as a player, nor a symbol for American football, but simply as a young talented individual with passion, determination, diligence, and humility. The media can be really harsh with on him sometimes, but I hope that people could see through all the hype and expectations, to appreciate the man for the incredible personal and professional qualities that he posesses.
Very well put
@@FootballIconic As a basketball soccer fan, LeBron?
@@vladimirdaniels6904 He’s called the LeBron James of Soccer
Well, as a person who knows nothing about Basketball players, my first reaction to "The LeBron James of Soccer" Was "Is LeBron James that bad"?
@@KennyFCB well if you only count america? yeah probably
Having been a fan of this sport since 2010, it's honestly incredible how far this sport as come in the US. I didn't get to experience much of a footballing culture throughout my childhood which is what almost made fall out of love with the sport. But I'm really excited for the kids who do get to experience an even better footballing culture that I always wished for as a kid. I promise you this sport will be top 3 in the next decade.
Hey Maqwell its you !
Maqwello Ronaldo
Honestly dude, remember having Tim Howard and Dempsey in the PL, and thinking this is pretty impressive for us. Two whole players in a top league..albeit not the top teams. compared to where we are now! The growth has been amazing
What do you think of the US roster that came out
Football (To Americans soccer) is the number 1 sport in the world... but hopefully it grows in America, cause I think with the athletes you guys have, you'll find a way to catch up with some countries
Injuries are really the only thing holding this guy back, when he gets a consistent run of games in his position he improves quickly, and he's got all the minerals, fantastic finishing from him lately as well. Congrats on your 100k bro, been here since u were at 20k, one of the best around.
Facts. Litterally my favourite RUclipsr.
Yup,still remember how much potential he had when he was in dortmund..just sad injuries are taking its toll..hopefully he doesnt turn into another wilshere
There's a whole new generation of American talent that's taking over the US men's team. It would be interesting to see how they're gonna do in near future.
Also, more importantly, congratulations on your 100K. Verrrrry much deserved. Hopefully 1 million soon ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽
Football Iconic FTW
Thanks, my man!!
first. time i realised he's only at 100k. this sorta content is better than people with 20 mil
Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey are currently best 🇺🇸
i always forget how young he is. i hope he can shine much more for chelsea... hes starting to get some consistency and fingers cross no more injuries for him
Tbf, he looks at least 28-30 years old.
In your words: the hype is real.
As an American I have to say that he's probably the most talented player in our pool but ironically he's not the most important. There are two or three players I would rank ahead of him at this point in terms of importance to the national team.
Who are those two, may I ask?
@@FootballIconic I mean this in terms of national team success as opposed to being a symbol but
Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams and then for me the development Ricardo Pepi are the three players who for me will make or break the national team in the future.
The states don't have a De Bruyne, Fernandes type creative player maker at an international level yet so McKennie and Adams act as dual 8s and are our two most versatile midfielders. If they don't play we have major issues.
We also don't have a high level striker on our team. Zardes is a solid player who has grown a bit but in order for us to find success getting the ball in the back of the net we need a solid number 9. Pepi is our best bet (yes my fellow Americans I know Ferrera is good). When Pepi plays well the USA doesn't have to rely on Pulisic for those goals (he's our best scorer in terms of talent).
The narrative with Tyler Adams 🙄. You need a game changer on the biggest stage I’ll give you Weston but it’s Christian for sure. Gio Reyna has the potential but CP10 is the proven entity
@@danw4711 I'm sorry but when you take Adams out of that team that midfield is considerably less talented Musah isn't there yet especially when you watch his Valencia games. I've got Christian third at best. I trust the USA's forward depth (outside of a high quality 9) more than our midfield depth.
@@bobfttw you say that but they beat Mexico (2 times -he made a late sub appearance in 1) and Canada without him. He’s overhyped by the fanbase. Pulisic when we face top teams is the most important player. Remember the friendly against England. To say he’s more important IMO is silly
To me he is a symbol. Because he is the 1st of the new generation (how is a better overall level than previous generations) of USA soccer players. He attracted more attention because he was the 1st of this new generation of two or three years.
I’m just running a US save on Football Manager and the amount of talent is mind boggling. They have potential to be a good team in years to come. Pepi, Pulisic, Reyna, Mckennie, Adams, Richards, Dest, Weah, Aaronson just to name a few!
Compare that to France Spain Germany England and so on…
In comparison the quality and amount of US talent looks small and weak.
@@cmenomore8119you're comparing a country whos barely getting into the sport to Powerhouses of the sport. We know the countries ya mentioned of proven markets. It's like comparing Germans basketball players to American NBA players
@@Alessandro_Berlusc
MLS is already on par with MLB so barely getting into the sport is a massive understatement.
Soccer is played in high schools and universities and every MLS club does have youth programs so the US does have a wide foundation of young people that play soccer and that are developed in a professionalised environment.
On the other hand is basketball in germany way way way less popular than soccer in the USA and they don’t even have any sort of youth program for basketball and also don’t put any effort or recourses in the sport.
So no your comparison is very inaccurate but still the US was never able to produce a player of Nowitzki calibre in soccer.
@@cmenomore8119 Lol English players have achieved nothing just like the US for the last 60 odd years, so I'd say American players compare well with them, actually.
Always loved the guy. Since his time at Dortmund to now playing at Chelsea. He's a good player, needs to be consistent and has a bright future ahead.
If Pulisic is US soccer's "first crush" Gio Reyna is about to be our "first true love". Can't wait for a video on that guy as he develops. Great work man, congrats on the 100K.
gio reyna is whiney locker room cancer... so he is the lebron of "soccer"
Your vid quality is always top notch !
Congratulations on the well deserved 100k !
I always chuckle at the little jokes you inject into all your videos man. I don't know how you do it but it's always appreciated. Keep up with the good work man. Definitely my favourite football based channel
Cheers!!
Congrats dude you deserve it!! Can't wait to see more
Let's go!
I just want to say that I recently stumbled on this channel and you should be really proud. Really well organized and paced videos. Great content
Congratulations on 100k...I always love your videos. Keep up the good work. Pulisic is phenomenal. He will only get better and better, believe me
Congrats on 100k. Keep the quality content coming my man 💪
Can't believe you just NOW hit 100k. Deserved it ages ago. Love the vids and congrats
This guy is good
Only Chelsea fans know how important he has been
Being American + Coming in right after Hazard set him up pretty badly I rate. But apart from injuries, he's been good so far in my eyes.
@@FootballIconic yeah if it were not for his injuries
im an american so i know too
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@@MMXKHXCP oof 😅😅
Your Videos always cheer me up! I’m always happy when you upload, and I’m really happy you finally got to this great milestone!
I can't believe you only hit 100k yet! By the quality and dedication of your content, a million is very much deserved! My man you got a smooth way ahead, keep making us proud with your content as always!❤️❤️
Eyy!
@@FootballIconic thanks for replying my G! you really made my day! I would really love if you make a video on Xavi Hernandez!
@@Error-ck4jg it's definitely on the list
LEBRON JAMES OF SOCCER. MY GOAT
Definitely
Congratulations on getting 100K subscribers ❤️❤️ Been watching for a long time now and I think you deserve way more for the content you make I always look forward to every new video you make
Amazing channel! I'm from Brazil and i can understand a lot of things of the video and also i have fun here! Keep it up bro!🇧🇷
Well done on the 100k subscribers. You deserve every single one of them
Great video!! Can’t wait to revisit this video in 10 years to see where Pulisic ends up in his career and see if he lives up to the hype. My guess he does.
Great video. I like how you’re incorporating younger players who are still playing. Maybe you could consider doing videos on some more young players who are either struggling or thriving. Marcus Rashford and Dele Ali come to mind since they both had meteoric rises at about the same time but for unknown reasons that can’t be nailed down, both have endured struggles with injuries, not playing well for a long time and fan hatred. They’re just the most recent examples I can think of at the present. Oh, just thought of another, Harry Macguire. Keep up the great work!
I love this channel, always produces a fantastic video, the jokes make me laugh and I always learn somehting and am able to expand my football knowledge. I ask all my football loving fans to watch your channel, banging vids man
Thanks so much. What a nice thing to say!
Always the best videos on here thanks brotha
congrats on your 100K milestone!!!
you deserve it, my man 👏👏👏
100k!!!!!
you derserve it keep up the incredible content
Congrats on 100k from a fellow South African. Your voice sounds very similar to one of the rugby analysts I can't get to his name keep up the great work
Cheers man!
@@FootballIconic truly representing us well🇿🇦
I just love Christian Pulisic so much!!!!😍😍😍great video!!! I believe the best is yet to come for him.
I've been loving the videos about USA's football culture
Congratulations on 100k bro🔥💪🏾
Congratulations on 100k
Awesome stuffffff🌠☄️
OMG your made a video of my favorite player in the world im actauly starting to love this Chanel😄
you deserve 100k best football documentaries on yt
Congratulations on 100k! You just hit it I see.
Cheers!
Great vid
Congrats on 100k but you deserve way way way more
Fantastic video!!!!!!!!!
Congrats on 100k subs!
Thank you man
Great video as always! Please make video about SS Lazio last Serie A title in 2000.
Great video hope for a video about George Weah kids of today need to know more about this legend
Congrats on 100K
As someone who has been watching and playing football since 2002 it's nice to see the growing popularity of football in this nation ( U.S.A.) in the state I live in, within the last 5 years F.C. clubs having been popping up all over the place and they play all year round.
As an American the intro to this video alone makes subscribing to Football Iconic worth it 😂😂
Congratulations 100K subs
I’m from England and not a Chelsea fan but I absolutely love this man, him on the ball and him as a symbol, he’s honestly one of my idols, and the fact he helped America get to the quarter final of the World Cup is extraordinary for such a young man
Mid.
Yea thanks for the video man. I'm from the U.S., I am a huge football (soccer as we call it here) fan, all I watch is European football, I cried when Messi won his world cup, and I watch every game Puli plays.
I love that Micah's sound bite always come up nowadays whenever anyone mentions Dempsey
Love your videos man can you do one on Thomas muller
100k baby
I would love to see soccer become a lot more popular here in the state. I’d also like to see the mls evolve into a more entertaining league system’s with a chance of relegation to a lower league
Pulisic was on 🔥during project restart until he had a major injury vs Arsenal in the FA cup final. Still waiting to see that pulisic again
I love Pulisic, he may not be the best player. But he's the best player I have to look up to from my country. And I love him for that.
It is absolutely insane how much US Soccer has grown over such a short time. I went from having just a couple Americans to watch in Europe to there being countless Americans playing at the highest level in multiple leagues across Europe. Pulisic, Reyna, McKennie, Dest, Weah, Adams, Aaronson, Musah, Sargent and so many more. What an exciting time to be an American fan of the sport!
all bang average players tho
@@Jonas-rq1mi ya but still much better than even 5 years ago
@@Jonas-rq1mi wrong
So, when Pulisic was given the #10 at Chelsea it got my attention and definitely drew my eyes to the team. As an American with no loyalties to any PL team… I see what they did there.
Christian, my boy, it’s time. 😂😂great stuff
Being an American I'm glad he's getting the recognition he deserves now
He was impressive in his debut season. He wore number 10 jersey in summer 2021 and he tangled by injuries since he wore number 10
I love Pulisic so much
As an American and an avid Chelsea fan I was really happy to see him come. But should of stayed at Bvb for a wee bit more development.
I'm really curious what your academic background you talked about is but if it's too personal it's all good. Keep absolutely crushing the RUclips game my guy and congrats on 100k!
Masters in Engineering
@@FootballIconic Go on lad!
100k sub we’ve come a long way
This is still Michael Adeyemi.
Love the American focused content lately, as an American I’m biased lol 🤣
Most chances created in the Premier League for two seasons consecutively and 88 goal contributions in 117 games from midfield. Why isn't this man known as the LeBron James of soccer 😂? Make a video about him. Hope you will know who I'm talking about.
What a trophy
@@fLightTakesFlight ???
Because “LeBron James of Soccer” is more of meme about Americans not knowing shit about soccer. Bruno Fernandes is amazing but he’s not American so the title doesn’t really work.
This is why Man U fans need to shut up
This is a meme people
It's simple. You make it. I'll watch it. Congratulations on the 10[1]K
AY 100K GANG
Football Iconic.. I was just wondering if you could make a video on when Swindon Town was in the Premier league. I'm a Liverpool fan, but born and live in swindon. I mean, they got promoted and went straight back down, and conceded quite a few goals.Maybe a series of 1 season wonders, or because they let in 100 goals. Many thanks, noel.
As an American I’m definitely excited about the direction the national team is heading, minus the small setback a few years ago
Great profile! Though I do disagree with your choice of words describing the current USMNT as a "golden generation". The current generation deserves hype but not for being good (you can argue that it's actually not good). It deserves hype because it's shows that the US has finally built an infrastructure capable of developing players worthy of playing in the top leagues
As an American and Dortmund fan, I approve this video.
I’m not American but you can’t deny the good of an influential and marketable player from there can do for the game
And btw this channel is amazing with the amount of content and the humour, love it
Your language command is amazing
Canada is still on top in WC qualifiers!! It's hard to like any US players as a Canadian, but he is good. Nice to learn a bit more about him
Could you do a video about pogba similar to the Ozil vid you did recently?
Not a bad idea at all!
Imagine him playing for the Croatia national team
im a man city fan but since he arrived in chelsea he has been my favourite in their squad
My favorite player
Hahaha love the title I always quote it
The title is just hilarious
Pulisic is just under World Class in my opinion. he's a game changer of the highest level. He just needs one moment and the game will be turned on its head
He's not a game changer at the highest level... but he's a decent player
Average player
bang average this season
@@zoeysiddiqi1532 you'd be average if a 3rd of your playing time was in a position diametrically opposite your natural position and another 3rd coming off the bench
Trust me, this sport has come a long way here in the USA since I first started really watching after WC 94. Back then you couldn’t even find it on TV except in my case getting to watch one Serie A match a week on an obscure cable channel. The run in 98 helped spark more interest then 02 was kind of a setback since the matches were coming on after midnight. 06 was a great WC and then also came a lot more available ways to watch the 4 major European leagues here.
It takes a generation to really take to a sport both as fans and possible future players. 06 was only 16 year ago so we are seeing with guys like Christian, the start of kids who grew up as soccer first, not an alternative to the other sports played here as youth.
I should also note, that back when I was a kid in the 80-90s if you played soccer you would get teased here. Like everything though, with guys like Beckham, Ronaldo ect they made the sport popular with females, who woujd otherwise not give a guy who didn’t play American football or basketball the time of day.
I always say this, even still a fairly small percentage of our athletic talent plays soccer and what percentage it is today is allot higher than before and it shows in the young talent coming up.
The us has finally started to put money into their youth development too and that helps allot, I think in the next ten years the talent entering top leagues from the United States is going to be rising more and more
Like you said, it’s been more of a girls sport here for a long time and that’s shown in the USA women’s national success
@@iillestrs2153 it’s also helps that there are more realistic chances to get into the sport for the average American kid. Baseball has an almost impossible shot where only .01% of kids who play have a shot at the majors. Hockey, you need ice time which isn’t available here, football isn’t easy and basketball forget it, even if you’re good you still have to hit the height lottery
The American national team is the next Belgium side. Good on paper but will under perform like fuck.
The upcoming generation of talent from the US is incredibly refreshing as an American that watches European football. I grew up waking up at 7AM to watch Arsenal and that's really the reason I fell in love with the game. Pulisic for sure is the Lebron James of soccer although there arn't many countries that call it soccer anyway.
Do one on edin dzeko one of the most underrated strikers of our generation
I’m 23 now, and I’d say that since I was around 12-13, I knew absolutely nothing of the sport.
Fucking golf is more popular here.
However, there is a definite growing trend of consistently solid to amazing talent coming out, and I’m so very happy to be able to show the beautiful game to my children one day, and them not have to be called “gay” or be bullied for liking something different then others.
PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT HOW UNDERRATED T. MÜLLER IS PLEASE WE NEED IT
As an American I played soccer since I was 9 years old. I can confidently say the sport really is beginning to gain more popularity, younger kids are becoming faster and much more technical than we were when I was young. The next generation of Americans could have a decent shot but I believe it’s more than a couple world cups away, so long as we qualify smh
Can you do a video on why Immobile at lazio is one of the worlds best strikers but failed to prove himself elsewhere?
And are there other players like him?
hey, can you please do a video of one of the greatest midfielders of all time, arguably (and is) the greatest midfielder of all time, Andres Inietsa??
Put Pulisic in the MLS and he will be the most expensive American signing ever for the MLS and he will definitely bring clout back in the U.S.A for soccer.
He’s way too good for the MLS right now, plus him doing well in Europe gives American fans a guy to get behind and will be much more beneficial to American soccer that way
@@samshaw1443 I agree I was just saying in general if all that happens you can still get that outcome.
can u make a video about canada?
Please make a video about the Canadian national team;!!
Pulisic-Havertz-Mount fluid attack. Chels gonna have another big spring!
please do a video on ANTONIO CONTE !!!both as a player and manager