Who is the most expensive American player of all time?

United States are co-hosting the next FIFA World Cup in 2026 and Stateside football (or soccer) has come along way since the last time they hosted. Back then, in 1994 – the same year a certain football magazine launched, the game lagged way behind other American sports, in both participation and spectator numbers.

Everything since has changed. The MLS has become home to some of the biggest stars the game has produced, while soccer participation numbers are only second to Basketball in team sports.

America now also produce top quality players – they have ruled women’s football for decades and the men’s team has improved slowly – bar a difficult last few years. Many of the top USA internationals now ply their trade in the best and biggest leagues throughout Europe. But which Americans have moved for the highest transfer fees? Let’s find out.

Who is the most expensive American player of all time?

Cristian Pulisic is the current holder for the record transfer fee spent on an American player.