Ricardo Pepi

Ricardo Pepi has progressed from a youth academy player to a professional striker in top-tier European leagues and a key member of the United States national team, demonstrating significant advancement in his football career. After becoming the first signing for North Texas SC in December 2018 and scoring a hat-trick in his March 2019 debut, Ricardo Pepi went on to lead the team to the inaugural USL League One title. His exceptional early career included joining the FC Dallas Academy in 2016, where he showcased significant scoring ability with 18 goals in 15 games for the under-13 side and 19 goals in eight matches for the under-17 team. In June 2019, Pepi signed a homegrown player deal with FC Dallas and made his Major League Soccer (MLS) debut.

Soccer Young Male Player of the Year. Pepi played a significant role in the World Cup Qualifying campaign, featuring in 10 of 14 matches, accumulating three goals and five assists. Demonstrating his ongoing impact at both club and international levels, Pepi has since become a winner of the Eredivisie title with PSV in 2024. He has also played a crucial role in the USMNT’s consecutive victories in the CONCACAF Nations League in both 2023 and 2024, solidifying his status as a pivotal figure for the national squad.