Pulisic penalty kick expert for AC Milan. A few years ago there was some controversy as Tommy Abrahams stepped up and sort of took the ball from Pulisic to take the penalty kick. Only to miss from the spot. Really, since then, it has been Pulisic taking all the penalty kicks for the Italian club. What’s more, Pulisic just doesn’t seem to miss from the penalty spot.
“Our designated penalty taker is Pulisic,” Fonseca said to MilanTV. “I don’t know why the players changed their minds. I have spoken to them and told them that this can’t happen again.”
It seems Christian Pulisic has really found a home in AC Milan. What’s more proof than how comfortable he is taking penalty kicks. In fact, he hasn’t missed a penalty kick in his career. Which is an astounding stat for any pro soccer player. Pulisic has become a penalty kick taking expert.
Christian Pulisic has still NEVER MISSED a penalty in his professional career for club or country (10/10). This penalty kick stat comes from CBS Sports Golazo.
Furthermore, there is no doubt that young players seen Pulisic play for AC Milan is a huge inspiration. And something that has been a big hope for Pulisic himself. This quote is from The Athletic.
“Watching someone that’s from where you’re from and playing at the highest level and showing the world we can compete and be the best; you know, compete with the best,” he explains. “For me, that’s what it’s all about. If I can inspire kids, especially back home in the U.S. but hopefully all over the world. There’s nothing… there’s no greater prize for me.”
Of course, as soon as we start talking about how much Pulisic is an expert at taking penalty kicks, he’s going to miss one in the next game! Hopefully not though. Plus, he seems so confident and comfortable in the AC Milan jersey.
Finally, as far as the United States national team goes, there is talk of Pulisic taking on and exceeding the role of Landon Donovan. Who has a record of taking and converting penalty kicks for the United States in key moments. According to most statistical soccer websites, Donovan successfully converted 15 penalty kicks for the United States national team.
