Ricardo Pepi

United States · #9 · Striker

Ricardo Pepi is a clinical striker who plays for PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie. Born in El Paso, Texas, he grew up in a soccer-immersed family with deep roots in northern Mexico and quickly established himself as one of the USMNT's most promising forwards after a breakthrough season with FC Dallas. He moved to Europe to develop his game and has steadily grown into a reliable goal-scoring option.

Mexican-American heritage; born in El Paso, Texas, to a family from the Ciudad Juárez area.

Eligible for both the United States and Mexico; chose the United States.

Ricardo Pepi — 2026 World Cup profile

• NationUnited States · Group D
• PositionStriker
• Shirt number#9
• Age23 (born January 9, 2003)
• ClubPSV Eindhoven
• Club leagueEredivisie · Netherlands
• NationalityUnited States
• BirthplaceEl Paso, United States
• International caps35 (pre-tournament)
• Height185 cm

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