Mauricio Pochettino’s all-time XI features some of the most recognizable names in football, including Lionel Messi and Harry Kane, as he takes the helm of the United States Men’s National Team. This appointment marks a significant step in Pochettino’s career, as he transitions from club management to leading a national squad.
Hailing from Argentina, Pochettino has yet to manage a national team but boasts an impressive resume with elite clubs like Chelsea F.C., Paris Saint-Germain, and Tottenham Hotspur. His experience with top-tier talent positions him well to guide the U.S. team.
Examining Pochettino’s all-time starting XI, one can see the influence of his coaching style reflected in the statistics of the players he has managed:
FORMATION: 4-2-4
GK: Hugo Lloris, Tottenham
- Appearances: 229
- Clean sheets: 78
- Honorable mention: Gianluigi Donnarumma
LB: Luke Shaw, Southampton
- Appearances: 50
- Honorable mention: Danny Rose
CB: Thiago Silva, Paris SG
- Appearances: 28
- Goals/assists: 4/1
- Honorable mention: Eric Dier
CB: Jan Vertonghen, Tottenham
- Appearances: 212
- Goals/assists: 4/2
- Honorable mention: Toby Alderweireld
RB: Kyle Walker, Southampton
- Appearances: 95
- Goals/assists: 1/8
- Honorable mention: Kieran Trippier
CM: Marco Verratti, Paris SG
- Appearances 50
- Goals/assists: 2/7
- Honorable mention: Mousa Dembélé
CM: Christian Eriksen, Tottenham
- Appearances: 255
- Goals/assists: 58/75
- Honorable mention: Dele Alli
LW: Son Heung-min, Tottenham
- Appearances: 203
- Goals/assists: 75/35
- Honorable mention: Neymar
ST: Harry Kane, Tottenham
- Appearances: 242
- Goals/assists: 169/27
- Honorable mention: Jay Rodriguez
ST: Kylian Mbappé, Paris SG
- Appearances: 75
- Goals/assists: 67/34
- Honorable mention: Mauro Icardi
RW: Lionel Messi, Paris SG
- Appearances: 34
- Goals/assists: 11/16
- Honorable mention: Erik Lamela
All stats via transfermarkt.
