Player Bio - Ricardo Pepi
NATIONAL TEAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Made USMNT debut on Sept. 5, 2021 vs. Honduras in San Pedro Sula at age 18, scoring in his first international appearance.
- After scoring in his debut, Pepi became the USMNT’s eighth youngest goalscorer at 18 years and 242 days.
- Tallied two goals in a 4-1 win over Jamaica at Q2 Stadium in Austin on Oct. 7, 2021 during World Cup qualifying.
- Selected to the 2024 Copa America roster and won Concacaf Nations League titles in 2023 and 2024.
2026 FIFA WORLD CUP CYCLE
- Called in to the U.S. squad in March 2024 by Gregg Berhalter for the Concacaf Nations League Finals.
- Selected to the 2024 Copa America roster, entering the match as a substitute in the group-stage match vs. Bolivia.
- Scored three goals in 11 appearances during 2024.
- Called up in the March 2026 friendlies registering an assist to Patrick Agyemang vs. Belgium.
- Has 35 caps and 13 goals through April 2026, ranking among the most prolific U.S. strikers of his generation.
CLUB HIGHLIGHTS
- Signed a homegrown contract with FC Dallas at age 16 in 2019 and was named MLS Young Player of the Year in 2021 with 13 goals.
- Transferred to FC Augsburg of the Bundesliga in January 2022.
- Loaned to Eredivisie side FC Groningen for the 2022-23 season and tallied 12 goals in 29 league matches.
- Joined PSV Eindhoven in July 2023 on a permanent transfer reported in the €9-10 million range.
- Won back-to-back Eredivisie titles with PSV in 2023-24 and 2024-25, in addition to the Johan Cruyff Shield in both years.
- Scored 14 goals for PSV in league play to help clinch third consecutive Eredivisie title.
PERSONAL
- Born and raised in El Paso, Texas to Daniel and Annette Pepi, who emigrated from Mexico.
- Family home sits on the Texas-Mexico border, where Pepi grew up watching matches with his father.
- Attended Coronado High School in El Paso before signing with FC Dallas' academy.
- Older brother of fellow professional Ronaldo Pepi, who was named after Brazilian striker Ronaldo and Cristiano Ronaldo.
