Top 10 United States Men’s National Team Players With The Highest Goals-to-game Ratio

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    The United States of America men’s national team has been a hub that has witnessed the brilliance of several footballers tied to the country.

    The United States doesn’t have a huge reckoning in football on the world stage, however, many players have accentuated their qualities for the nation over the years.

    They are fondly known for calling football “Soccer”, with the sport which is tagged with the name of the former in the North American country, having a semblance with the sport known famously as “Rugby”.

    Anyway, the intention of this article is to inform netizens of the all-time top 10 United States men’s national team players with the highest goals-to-game ratio.

    Earnie Stewart Sits At The Basement Of The List

    Stewart Earnie

    Earnie Stewart, 55, occupies the 10th position, with a goals-to-game ratio of 0.17%, having netted 17 goals in 101 appearances for the United States.

    53-year-old Joe-Max Moore sits 9th on the rankings with a goals-to-game proportion of 0.24%, having found the back of the net 24 times in 100 matches for the USA.

    Bruce Murray, who is 58 years old, scored 21 goals in 85 appearances for the Yanks and his goals-to-game ratio is 0.25%.

    Eddie Johnson, 40, who featured for the United States of America between 2004 and 2014, is placed 7th on the log with a goals-to-game ratio of 0.30%. 

    Johnson made 63 appearances for the North American giants and he scored an impressive 19 goals.

    Eddie Johnson

    In 6th, Brian McBride, 52, makes an appearance, with a quota of 0.32%, an equal percentage as Eric Wynalda, 55, who makes it to the 5th spot.

    Brian made 96 appearances for the United States, scoring 30 goals, while Eric scored 4 goals more than his compatriot (34) in 106 matches.

    Landon Donovan Is Ranked 4th On The Log

    Sitting pretty in 4th position is Landon Donovan, 42, with a goals-to-game ratio of 0.36%, having scored a staggering 57 goals in 157 appearances for the USA.

    His 57-goal tally sees him tied with Clint Dempsey for the most international goals scored by a male American player.

    Jozy Altidore, who is a former Premier League star, also produced great numbers while donning the US shirt, as he scored 42 goals in 115 appearances.

    This figure puts the 34-year-old in the 3rd position on the list, with a goals-per-game ratio of 0.37%.

    All-time American great Clinton Dempsey is 2nd on the placements, with a goals-to-game ratio of 0.40%.

    Clinton Dempsey

    Dempsey, 41, produced mesmeric displays for the United States, scoring 57 goals in 141 matches.

    AC Milan star Christian Pulisic, who is widely regarded as one of the best North American players of all time currently rules this ranking, with a goals-to-game ratio of 0.42%.

    Christian Pulisic

    Pulisic, who is nicknamed “Captain America” for his dribbling, speed, and finishing ability, has made 71 appearances for the United States of America, scoring 30 goals thus far.

    Christian Pulisic still has the opportunity to improve his numbers for the country, as he is still active and firing on all cylinders, particularly on the international level.

    Top 10 United States Men’s National Team Players With The Highest Goals To Game Ratio.

    10) Earnie Stewart – 0.17%

    International Stats: 17 goals in 101 appearances 

    9) Joe-Max Moore – 0.24%

    International Stats: 24 goals in 100 appearances 

    8) Bruce Murray – 0.25%

    International Stats: 21 goals in 85 appearances 

    7) Eddie Johnson – 0.30%

    International Stats: 19 goals in 63 appearances

    6) Brian McBride – 0.32%

    International Stats: 30 goals in 96 appearances 

    5) Eric Wynalda – 0.32% 

    International Stats: 34 goals in 106 appearances 

    4) Landon Donovan – 0.36% 

    International Stats: 57 goals in 157 appearances 

    3) Jozy Altidore – 0.37%

    International Stats: 42 goals in 115 appearances 

    2) Clinton Dempsey – 0.40%

    International Stats: 57 goals in 141 appearances 

    1) Christian Pulisic – 0.42%

    International Stats: 30 goals in 71 appearances 

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