Christian Pulisic Quotes

Christian Pulisic

Profession : Athlete

Birth : September 18, 1998

I was always, you know, a decent player growing up. And yes, I was born with a certain amount of so-called 'natural ability.' But I also worked and sacrificed a lot to try to maximize what I was born with - which I think is important to point out.

Christian Pulisic

Of course I always dream big, but I don't put a plan out for myself.

Christian Pulisic

I love having the ball, just running with it, and going through difficult situations. It's just fun for me whenever I have it.

Christian Pulisic

I think it's good to have competition.

Christian Pulisic

Lionel Messi, getting to meet him, you're a little star-struck in the beginning, of course.

Christian Pulisic

What I learned is that nothing is given easy to you.

Christian Pulisic

Luckily, I've just had a lot of people around me that have helped me through it because I wouldn't even be close to where I am if I didn't have the support system I do. I wouldn't be able to do it on my own.

Christian Pulisic

When I was a kid, I collected a lot of cards from all different sports.

Christian Pulisic

As a kid, I just always learned that if you want to be the best, you have to play against the best.

Christian Pulisic

I just like to be on the field really anywhere.

Christian Pulisic

It really does frustrate me when I watch MLS, and I see our best U-17 players - who, again, are so talented and so capable - being rostered... but then not being put on the field much to actually play. I watch that, and I just think about how I was given a chance... a real chance... and it changed my life.

Christian Pulisic

It was definitely tough being the coach's son.

Christian Pulisic

I don't put any extra pressure on myself for national team games.

Christian Pulisic

I think I've just been able to stay balanced, and my family has helped me through that. And with that, I just can continue to develop because I work hard every day.

Christian Pulisic

Obviously, making my debut at such a young age, people put a lot of pressure on you.

Christian Pulisic

I've experienced first-hand how the system is in Germany. I've seen how well-developed and professional they are, even at a young age. I learned and grew so much as an individual there.

Christian Pulisic

It's always tough when you see a good player leave. It's not easy.

Christian Pulisic

I feel like people put pressure on me, and that makes me put pressure on myself, which isn't needed.

Christian Pulisic

My coaches taught me a lot is about taking the first touch positive, and I think that's what I've tried to base my game off of. A big part of it is being aggressive.

Christian Pulisic

LeBron James has always been the biggest one - I just love to watch him. I'm a big fan, and he's a big inspiration of mine.

Christian Pulisic