Who is the best player in United States national football team history?

Rank the greatest players in USMNT history, from Landon Donovan's 2010 World Cup heroics to Christian Pulisic's rise as America's modern star.

Landon Donovan

The USMNT's all-time leading scorer for many years and the undisputed face of American soccer for over a decade, legendary for his 2010 World Cup stoppage-time winner against Algeria.

1/12

Clint Dempsey

Tenacious and fearless attacking midfielder who became the USMNT's all-time top scorer, excelling at Fulham, Tottenham and Seattle while scoring at three World Cups.

2/12

Tim Howard

Exceptional goalkeeper who became a national hero with his record-breaking 15-save performance against Belgium at the 2014 World Cup, a stalwart at Everton for a decade.

3/12

Christian Pulisic

America's most gifted modern player, a dynamic winger who made history at Chelsea and AC Milan and became USMNT captain and their brightest hope for future success.

4/12

DaMarcus Beasley

Lightning-fast and versatile player who featured at four World Cups, becoming the first American man to achieve the feat, earning iconic status in US soccer history.

5/12

Brad Friedel

Excellent goalkeeper who played 82 internationals and had an outstanding Premier League career at Blackburn, Aston Villa and Tottenham spanning over a decade.

6/12

Michael Bradley

Tireless and technically sound midfielder who was the engine of the USMNT for over a decade, earning 151 caps and competing at club level in Italy and England.

7/12

Alexi Lalas

Iconic defender with a distinctive red beard who was part of the historic 1994 World Cup squad and became the first American to play in Serie A.

8/12

Jozy Altidore

Physical and powerful striker who scored important goals for the USMNT over many years, including crucial World Cup qualifiers, despite a mixed club career in Europe.

9/12

Cobi Jones

Former all-time record appearance holder with 164 caps, a speedy and entertaining winger who was one of the most recognisable faces of American soccer in the 1990s.

10/12

Brian McBride

Brave and reliable centre-forward who epitomised American grit, scoring crucial World Cup goals in 2002 — including one against Mexico — and becoming a Fulham fans' favourite.

11/12

Tyler Adams

Dynamic and press-resistant defensive midfielder who captained the USMNT at the 2022 World Cup and excelled in the Bundesliga and Premier League.

12/12