⚽Best USMNT Players of All Time

Landon Donovan▲ Rising

Donovan defined the 2000s USMNT with clutch World Cup goals that carried the team past group stages in 2002 and 2010. His record caps and scoring output set the benchmark for American attackers.

Caps: 157Goals: 57WC Caps: 12Debut Year: 2000Position: ForwardPeak Rating: 9/10

added by IJRLandon Donovan

Michael Bradley▲ Rising

Bradley provided midfield steel across three World Cups and countless qualifiers, evolving from prospect to captain. His tireless work rate held teams together in tough matches.

Caps: 151Goals: 17WC Caps: 12Debut Year: 2006Position: MidfielderPeak Rating: 8/10

added by IJRMichael Bradley

Clint Dempsey▲ Rising

Dempsey became the face of USMNT grit with his 2006-2014 World Cup runs and record-tying goals. His leadership and big-game mentality pushed the team to new heights.

Caps: 141Goals: 57WC Caps: 15Debut Year: 2004Position: MidfielderPeak Rating: 9/10

added by IJRClint Dempsey

Tim Howard▲ Rising

Howard anchored the defense for over a decade with heroic 2014 World Cup performances that nearly took the US to the quarterfinals. His shot-stopping defined an era of defensive resilience.

Caps: 121Goals: 0WC Caps: 10Debut Year: 2002Position: GoalkeeperPeak Rating: 9/10

added by IJRTim Howard

Eric Wynalda

Wynalda scored the first US goal in a World Cup since 1950 and led the 1990s attack with flair and finishing.

Caps: 106Goals: 34WC Caps: 3Debut Year: 1990Position: ForwardPeak Rating: 8/10

added by IJREric Wynalda

Alexi Lalas▲ Rising

Lalas became the iconic defender of the 1994 World Cup with his red hair and physical defending that helped the US advance.

Caps: 96Goals: 9WC Caps: 4Debut Year: 1991Position: DefenderPeak Rating: 7/10

added by IJRAlexi Lalas

Kasey Keller

Keller served as the reliable goalkeeper through the 1990s and early 2000s, providing stability during the program's growth phase.

Caps: 102Goals: 0WC Caps: 5Debut Year: 1989Position: GoalkeeperPeak Rating: 8/10

added by IJRKasey Keller

Cobi Jones▲ Rising

Jones was the durable winger who anchored the 1990s USMNT rise with speed and work rate across multiple World Cups and qualifiers.

Caps: 164Goals: 14WC Caps: 8Debut Year: 1992Position: MidfielderPeak Rating: 7/10

added by IJRCobi Jones

Tony Meola

Meola was the starting goalkeeper for the 1990 and 1994 World Cups, anchoring the team during its re-entry to the world stage.

Caps: 100Goals: 0WC Caps: 4Debut Year: 1988Position: GoalkeeperPeak Rating: 7/10

added by IJRTony Meola

Christian Pulisic

Pulisic emerged as the dynamic attacker leading the USMNT into the 2022 World Cup with dribbling and goals.

Caps: 58Goals: 22WC Caps: 4Debut Year: 2016Position: ForwardPeak Rating: 8/10

added by IJRChristian Pulisic

Tab Ramos

Ramos brought creativity and skill to the midfield during the 1990s emergence with precise passing and vision.

Caps: 81Goals: 8WC Caps: 4Debut Year: 1988Position: MidfielderPeak Rating: 7/10

added by IJRTab Ramos

Brian McBride

McBride delivered consistent goals and physical presence in the 1998-2006 era, including key strikes at the 2002 World Cup. He set the standard for American target forwards.

Caps: 96Goals: 30WC Caps: 8Debut Year: 1993Position: ForwardPeak Rating: 8/10

added by IJRBrian McBride

Claudio Reyna▲ Rising

Reyna captained the team through the successful 2002 and 2006 cycles with vision and composure in midfield.

Caps: 112Goals: 8WC Caps: 10Debut Year: 1994Position: MidfielderPeak Rating: 8/10

added by IJRClaudio Reyna

Carlos Bocanegra

Bocanegra captained the team with calm defending and leadership during the 2010 World Cup cycle.

Caps: 110Goals: 14WC Caps: 6Debut Year: 2001Position: DefenderPeak Rating: 7/10

added by IJRCarlos Bocanegra

Jermaine Jones

Jones brought physical midfield presence and the iconic 2014 World Cup goal that kept the US alive in Brazil.

Caps: 69Goals: 4WC Caps: 6Debut Year: 2010Position: MidfielderPeak Rating: 7/10

added by IJRJermaine Jones

Matt Besler▼ Falling

Besler anchored the center of defense with composure during the 2014 World Cup run.

Caps: 47Goals: 1WC Caps: 4Debut Year: 2013Position: DefenderPeak Rating: 7/10

added by IJRMatt Besler

John Harkes

Harkes was the first American to play in the English Premier League and led the midfield in the early 1990s revival.

Caps: 90Goals: 6WC Caps: 4Debut Year: 1987Position: MidfielderPeak Rating: 7/10

added by IJRJohn Harkes

DaMarcus Beasley

Beasley offered versatility across the left flank and multiple positions through three World Cup cycles.

Caps: 126Goals: 17WC Caps: 10Debut Year: 2001Position: DefenderPeak Rating: 7/10

added by IJRDaMarcus Beasley

Brad Friedel

Friedel offered goalkeeping stability in the late 1990s and early 2000s before a long club career abroad.

Caps: 82Goals: 0WC Caps: 3Debut Year: 1992Position: GoalkeeperPeak Rating: 7/10

added by IJRBrad Friedel

Jeff Agoos

Agoos provided steady defending and leadership through the 1990s and early 2000s qualifiers and tournaments.

Caps: 134Goals: 4WC Caps: 4Debut Year: 1988Position: DefenderPeak Rating: 7/10

added by IJRJeff Agoos

Earnie Stewart▼ Falling

Stewart delivered key goals and midfield control in the 1990s and early 2000s, including the winner against Portugal in 2002.

Caps: 101Goals: 17WC Caps: 6Debut Year: 1990Position: MidfielderPeak Rating: 7/10

added by IJREarnie Stewart

Steve Cherundolo▼ Falling

Cherundolo delivered reliable right-back play and crossing for over a decade in qualifiers and tournaments.

Caps: 87Goals: 2WC Caps: 6Debut Year: 1999Position: DefenderPeak Rating: 7/10

added by IJRSteve Cherundolo

Jozy Altidore

Altidore became the reliable target forward for the 2010s with goals in qualifiers and major tournaments.

Caps: 115Goals: 42WC Caps: 7Debut Year: 2007Position: ForwardPeak Rating: 7/10

added by IJRJozy Altidore

Graham Zusi

Zusi provided set-piece delivery and versatility across the backline and midfield in the 2010s.

Caps: 55Goals: 5WC Caps: 5Debut Year: 2012Position: DefenderPeak Rating: 7/10

added by IJRGraham Zusi

Eddie Pope▼ Falling

Pope was a rock-solid center back who anchored the defense in the successful 2002 and 2006 World Cup campaigns.

Caps: 81Goals: 8WC Caps: 7Debut Year: 1996Position: DefenderPeak Rating: 8/10

added by IJREddie Pope