Christian Mate Pulisic (/ˈmɑːteɪ pəˈlɪsɪk, ˈpʊlɪʃɪtʃ/; Croatian: Pulišić, pronounced ; born September 18, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger or an attacking midfielder for Italian Serie A club Milan and the United States national team. Due to his high level of play along with his nationality, he has been given the nickname "Captain America" by fans and other players.