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Soccer player Born: September 18, 1998 (age 22 years), Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States Height: 1.73 m Current teams: Chelsea F.C. (#10 / Midfielder), United States men’s national soccer team (Midfielder) Parents: Mark Pulisic, Kelley Pulisic Nationality: American, Croatian Full Name: Christian Mate Pulišić Nickname: Manni, Captain America Born: September 18, 1998 (age 22 years) Place of Birth: Hershey, Pennsylvania Nationality: American Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.72m) Strong Foot: Right Shoe Size: 8.5 Weight: 63kg (140lbs) Education: Hershey high school Parents: Mark Pulisic (father), Kelley Pulisic (mother) Siblings: Dee Dee Pulisic Occupation: Football/Soccer Player Current Team: Chelsea FC Jersey Number: 22 Position: Winger/Attacking midfielder Zodiac Sign: Virgo
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Pulisic’s paternal grandfather, Mate Pulišić, was born in Croatia on the island of Olib. Pulisic obtained Croatian citizenship after moving to Germany in order to avoid applying for a German work visa, which is required to work in the country without a European Union passport. Pulisic has a cousin, Will Pulisic, who plays for MLS club Austin FC. The last name Pulisic is derived from the Croatian city Pula and has confused some people of its proper pronunciation. Both the anglicized pronunciation (/pəˈlɪsɪk/) and the original Croatian pronunciation (/ˈpʊlɪʃɪtʃ/) have been used by commentators, and Pulisic confirmed that either form is acceptable. Outside of soccer, Pulisic is a fan of the New York Jets, New York Rangers, and Philadelphia 76ers. Pulisic was born in Hershey, Pennsylvania,[20] where he spent the majority of his childhood. His parents, Kelley and Mark Pulisic, both played collegiate soccer at George Mason University and his father also played professional indoor soccer for the Harrisburg Heat in the 1990s and later became a coach at both youth and professional levels. Growing up, his soccer idol was Luís Figo. Pulisic lived in England for a year at the age of seven, playing for the youth team of Brackley Town. When his father was general manager of indoor club Detroit Ignition in the mid-2000s, Pulisic lived in Michigan and played for Michigan Rush. While in Michigan, he attended Workman Elementary School. After the family returned to the Hershey area, Pulisic grew up playing for local U.S. Soccer Development Academy club PA Classics and occasionally training with local professional club Harrisburg City Islanders, now known as Penn FC, during his teen years. In the summer of 2010, he went on a five-day trial at Chelsea’s Cobham base. Christian has Croatian Citizenship as his Grandfather was born in Croatia. Pulisic’s cousin Will Pulisic is also a soccer player like him and has represented the U.S. U17 team as a goalkeeper and represented Borussia Dortmund. Apart from soccer, Christian is a fan of various other sports teams like- Philadelphia 76ers, New York Rangers, and New York Jets. He is a fan of the New York Jets, New York Rangers, and Philadelphia 76ers. He lived in England for a year at the age of seven, playing for the youth team of Brackley Town.