Tyler Adams

Tyler Adams is the USMNT's captain and its most important midfielder — a relentless, technically sharp defensive midfielder who made his name at RB Leipzig pressing from the front and winning the ball in tight spaces. His move to Leeds ended in relegation, but Bournemouth have given him a stable Premier League platform. Adams reads the game exceptionally well for his age, breaking up attacks before they develop and recycling possession simply and quickly. Injuries have cost him significant time in recent seasons, which is the one persistent concern around a player who, when fit, is the engine that makes the American midfield function.