Malik Tillman

USA

• #17 • Attacking Midfielder

Malik Tillman

USA

• #17 • Attacking Midfielder

Club

Leverkusen

League

Bundesliga

Position

Role

Creative Playmaker

Birthdate (Age)

May 28, 2002 (24)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'2"

Weight

157 lb

National Team

USA

Ranking

World Cup

2026 All matches

Overall grade

88.5

11/974

Impact score

7.7

52/974

Midfielder rank

3rd

3/269

All rank

9th

9/974

Grades

Key Grades

2026 World Cup

Overall

4th/253 MID

88.6

Passing

91st/253 MID

71.2

Pressured Passing

78th/250 MID

73.4

Dribbling

35th/151 MID

Ball Carrying

42nd/201 MID

69.8

Shooting

27th/182 MID

71.9

Overall Grades by game

2026 World Cup

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 World Cup

Appearances

417

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

News

Jul 30, 2026

Back with Leverkusen

Tillman is back with Leverkusen for preseason after returning from the post World Cup break, according to the club.

Analysis: Tillman finished the World Cup on a strong note for the United States, scoring two goals in the knockout phase and adding an assist across five appearances, including a deflected free kick goal in the round of 16 loss to Belgium. His return to Leverkusen training now shifts focus to preseason preparations as he looks to carry that momentum into the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season under new coach Carles Martinez Novell.

Jul 6, 2026

Scores another free kick Monday

Tillman scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 4-1 defeat against Belgium. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th minute.

Analysis: Tillman produced his side's only goal of the match through a deflected free-kick shot which leveled the scoring in the 31st minute. The midfielder finished the tournament in good form, tallying two goals in the knockout phase and adding to his lone assist across five appearances (four starts). Other than his set-piece upside, he enjoyed some freedom to attack from a central spot throughout the competition.