Malik Tillman became the first U.S. men’s national team player in three years to score and assist in a Bundesliga game.
The last USMNT player to register a goal and an assist in Germany’s top-flight was Jordan Pefok back on Aug. 20, 2022. The former Union Berlin player had a pair of goal involvements to lead his side to a 2–1 win over RB Leipzig.
On a night where Tillman had the best performance of his Bundesliga career, he reminded Mauricio Pochettino he’s got the talent to be a difference-maker for the U.S. come the 2026 World Cup. Tillman missed the November camp through injury.
After joining Bayer Leverkusen over the summer following a strong stint with PSV Eindhoven, Tillman is settling in to his new environment. He now has three goals and one assist in 10 appearances with his new club.
The 23-year-old Bayern Munich academy product became just the fifth USMNT player in history to register a goal and assist game in the Bundesliga as well.
