The Milan winger currently boasts the best goal-per-minute ratio in Serie A
Christian Pulisic’s form in Serie A this season is giving AC Milan fans plenty to celebrate and offering genuine cause for optimism for the USMNT as the 2026 World Cup approaches. The American forward has not only been one of Milan’s most consistent performers, but statistically one of the most efficient attackers in Italian football.
Pulisic has scored eight league goals in just 14 Serie A appearances, a return that places him among the elite finishers in Europe when measured by efficiency rather than volume.
Averaging a goal every 98 minutes, the Milan winger currently boasts the best goal-per-minute ratio in Serie A.
Although Inter captain Lautaro Martínez leads the overall scoring charts with 10 goals, he has played five more league matches than Pulisic, who sits just two goals behind despite significantly fewer minutes.
Pulisic’s impact is not limited to domestic comparisons. When penalties are excluded, the American has the best goal-per-minute ratio among non-centre-forwards across Europe’s top five leagues.
On a continental scale, he ranks sixth overall, behind recognised strikers such as Robert Lewandowski, Harry Kane and Jonathan Burkardt.
His average of one goal every 98.3 minutes even edges out Erling Haaland’s 101.5-minute rate, despite the Norwegian’s higher raw numbers.
Consistency finally matching talent
The numbers underline something many observers have long believed. Pulisic’s talent has never been in doubt. From his breakout years at Borussia Dortmund to flashes of brilliance at Chelsea, he has always shown the technical quality and game intelligence to thrive at the highest level. What has often been missing is consistency, largely due to injuries and frequent changes in role.
At Milan, that consistency has arrived. Trusted in a defined role and benefiting from regular minutes, Pulisic is producing at a level that puts him among Serie A’s most effective attackers.
His previous best Milan return of 12 goals now looks well within reach, and at his current rate, he could surpass that mark comfortably.
For the USMNT, the timing could not be better. With the 2026 World Cup set to be hosted in the United States, Pulisic remains the face of the national team, affectionately known as “Captain America” for his influence and leadership.
Under Mauricio Pochettino’s management, there is renewed belief that the USMNT can be competitive on home soil.
A confident, consistent Pulisic playing at peak efficiency in Serie A gives that belief real substance. If he carries this form into international football, the United States will head into the World Cup with a genuine star performing at the level his reputation has always promised.