Malik Tillman
United States · #17 · Attacking midfielder
United States · #17 · Attacking midfielderMalik Tillman is a technically gifted attacking midfielder who plays for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. Born in Nuremberg, Germany, to an American father and German mother, he developed through the Bayern Munich academy and chose to represent the United States over Germany at senior level. His close control and eye for goal make him one of the USMNT's most exciting attacking options.
Eligible for both the United States and Germany; chose the United States at senior level.
Malik Tillman — 2026 World Cup profile
- NationUnited States · Group D
- PositionAttacking midfielder
- Shirt number#17
- Age24 (born May 28, 2002)
- ClubBayer Leverkusen
- Club leagueBundesliga · Germany
- NationalityUnited States
- BirthplaceNuremberg, Germany
- Born abroadYes — represents United States
- International caps28 (pre-tournament)
- Height188 cm
Squad/player metadata only — no scores, results or per-tournament stats. International caps are a pre-tournament career total.