Malik Tillman
Malik Tillman
Malik Tillman
Malik Tillman
Malik Tillman – The Underrated Midfield Talent | 2025

DOB

28 May 2002

Clubs

United States men's national soccer team, Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Achievements

PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year award for the 2022–23 season

About

Malik Leon Tillman is a professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen. Born in Germany, he represents the United States national team.

Nationality: American, German

Teams: United States men's national soccer team, Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Achievements: PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year award for the 2022–23 season

Type: Midfielder

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Stats

Eredivisie · PSV Eindhoven · 2024-25

26 Matches 12 Goals 2 Assists 2 Yellow Cards

Achievements

  • German Bundesliga Champion – 2021-22 (Bayern Munich) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  • Dutch Eredivisie Champion – 2023-24, 2024-25 (PSV Eindhoven) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • 3. Liga Champion – 2019-20 (Bayern Munich II) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • UEFA Super Cup Winner – 2020 (Bayern Munich) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • German Super Cup Winner – 2020 (Bayern Munich) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  • PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year – 2022-23 (Rangers FC) :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Careers

Early Career (2015–2024)

  • 2015: Joined Bayern Munich’s youth academy from Greuther Fürth.
  • 2019: Won the 3. Liga title with Bayern Munich II.
  • 2021: Made first-team debut for Bayern Munich.
  • 2022: Loaned to Rangers FC, where he became a regular starter and won PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year.
  • 2023: Joined PSV Eindhoven on loan from Bayern Munich, playing a key role in Eredivisie success.
  • 2024: Helped PSV secure the Eredivisie title before moving to Bayer Leverkusen.

International Career (2022–Present)

  • 2022: Switched allegiance from Germany to represent the United States national team.
  • 2023: Played for the USMNT in CONCACAF Nations League and Gold Cup tournaments.
  • 2024: Won the CONCACAF Nations League with the United States.
  • 2025: Continued as a key attacking midfielder for the United States in World Cup qualifying matches.