Lamine Yamal and Pulisic matched by Argentina rising star in record feats, despite national team snub

There’s no question that two of the most impressive performers in European soccer right now are Christian Pulisic and Lamine Yamal. Each is excelling in his own league — Pulisic in Serie A with AC Milan, and Yamal in La Liga with Barcelona — showcasing immense talent every time they step on the pitch. However, one young Argentine star is holding his own in certain statistical categories.

Matias Soule has been one of the standout players in Serie A over the past few years. At just 21 years old, he was acquired by AS Roma from Juventus in the summer of 2024 for a reported fee of around $37 million. Since then, he’s delivered performances that have solidified his place among the top talents in Italian soccer.

In fact, since February, only Christian Pulisic has recorded more goal contributions in Serie A than Soule. The USMNT star has notched 16 combined goals and assists during that stretch for AC Milan, narrowly ahead of the AS Roma player, who has 13.

That trend has continued into the early part of the 2025–26 season. Soule has played eight matches so far across Serie A and the Coppa Italia, registering three goals and two assists — firmly establishing himself as a key figure for Roma despite being just 22 years old.

Matias Soule of AS Roma during a match against Everton.

Matias Soule’s performances haven’t only made him a key player in Italian soccer — they’ve also placed him among Europe’s elite in a specific area. Since the start of the 2023–24 season, the Argentine winger has scored six goals from outside the box, the second-highest total across Europe’s top five leagues.

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