Midfielder
Yunus Musah
6'0"
Biography of USMNT player Yunus Musah who plays his club soccer for AC Milan in Serie A.
Caps: 45 | Goals: 1
Yunus Musah was part of Arsenal’s academy program and England’s youth setup. Appearing for England at youth international level for the U-15, U-16, U-17, and U-18 squads, Musah was also eligible for the United States along with Italy and Ghana. Joining Valencia in La Liga for the 2019-20 season, he opted for the USMNT during the November, 2020 international window. Musah made that decision official in March, 2021. He became cap-tied to the USMNT when he started in the October 7, 2021 World Cup qualifier against Jamaica. A member of the 2022 World Cup squad, he won the US Soccer Young Male Player of the Year award. Musah transferred to AC Milan in August, 2023.
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2024
Started against Jamaica in the Nations League semifinals on Mar 21. Subbed on against Mexico in the final on Mar 24. Subbed on against Colombia on Jun 8 and against Brazil on Jun 12. Named to the Copa America roster. Subbed on against Bolivia on Jun 23 and started against Uruguay on Jul 1. Started against Canada on Sep 7. Started against New Zealand on Sep 10. Started against Panama on Oct 12 and scored. Started against Mexico on Oct 15. Started at Jamaica on Nov 14 in the Nations League. Started against Jamaica on Nov 18 in the Nations League.
2023
Subbed on against Grenada on Mar 24 and started against El Salvador on Mar 27. Started in the Nations League semifinal against Mexico on Jun 15 and the final against Canada on Jun 18. Named to the Concacaf Nations League finals Best XI. Started against Uzbekistan on Sep 9 and Oman on Sep 12. Started against Germany on Oct 14 and Ghana on Oct 17. Started against Trinidad and Tobago in the Nations League on Nov 16. Started against Trinidad and Tobago on Nov 20.
2022
Started in the World Cup qualifier against El Salvador on Jan 27 and Canada on Jan 30. Started against Mexico on Mar 24 and Panama on Mar 27. Started against Costa Rica on Mar 30. Started against Morocco on Jun 1 and Uruguay on Jun 5. Started against El Salvador in the Nations League on Jun 14. Named to the World Cup squad on Nov 9. Started against Wales on Nov 21, England on Nov 25, and Iran on Nov 29. Started against the Netherlands in the round of 16 on Dec 3. Won the 2022 Young Male Player of the Year award.
2021
Started and picked up an assist against Jamaica on Mar 25 and started against Northern Ireland on Mar 28. Subbed on against Switzerland on May 3. Part of the Nations League squad but did not play. Started against Costa Rica on Jun 9. Started against Jamaica on Oct 7, Panama on Oct 10, and Costa Rica on Oct 13 in World Cup qualifying. Started against Mexico on Nov 12. Started against Jamaica on Nov 16.
2020
Started against Wales on Nov 12 and against Panama on Nov 16.
Professional Experience
2023-24
Transferred to AC Milan on Aug 5, 2023, playing in 30 Serie A games and finishing 2nd. Played in 40 games across all competitions.
2022-23
Played in 33 games for Valencia, finishing 6th.
2021-22
Finished 9th with Valencia advancing to the Copa del Rey final.
2020-21
Appeared in 32 La Liga games for Valencia, finishing 13th.
2019-20
Signed with Valencia, making 17 appearances for their reserve team in the second division.
Youth and College
A member of Arsenal's youth setup and and England youth international.
