9 Ricardo Pepi
Ricardo Pepi, 2003-01-09, Forward for United States, plays for PSV Eindhoven. 20 international caps, 7 goals. Part of United States's 2026 World Cup Group D squad.
Biography
PSV Eindhoven striker and a young goalscoring talent for the USMNT. Currently plying his trade at PSV Eindhoven, a clinical forward, Ricardo Pepi possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as United States's primary attacking threat. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 7 goals, demonstrating consistent attacking output. Set to compete with United States at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 11 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
He made his senior debut in 2021 and won the CONCACAF Nations League in 2023 and 2024.
In 2023 he signed with PSV Eindhoven for €9 million ($9.8m) and won the 2023–24 Eredivisie.
In 2022 he joined Bundesliga club FC Augsburg and was later loaned to Eredivisie club FC Groningen.