Malik Tillman
B04
CM
Creative Playmaker
May 28, 2002 (24)
Right
6'2"
157 lb
LeverkusenScores another free kick Monday
Tillman scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 4-1 defeat against Belgium. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th minute.
Analysis: Tillman produced his side's only goal of the match through a deflected free-kick shot which leveled the scoring in the 31st minute. The midfielder finished the tournament in good form, tallying two goals in the knockout phase and adding to his lone assist across five appearances (four starts). Other than his set-piece upside, he enjoyed some freedom to attack from a central spot throughout the competition.
Puts home free kick
Tillman scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Analysis: Tillman would step up to take a free kick in the 82nd minute Wednesday and would execute his chance at net with precision, scoring to go two up and put the game to bed. This gives the midfielder his first goal of the tournament, although it is not his first goal contribution, earning an assist in the opener. This is a good sign for the USMNT as they head into the round of 16 without their lead forward, Folarin Balogun, as it shows they have other goal scorers in the squad.
Sends eight crosses in win
Tillman recorded eight crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Friday's 2-0 victory versus Australia.
Analysis: Tillman continues to handle corner-kick duties for the USMNT and routinely sends crosses into the box, but he didn't do much the rest of the way. Still, the Leverkusen playmaker has done well enough to continue starting in midfield alongside Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie. Through two World Cup games, he has one assist, five shots, five chances created, nine crosses, seven corners, three tackles, three interceptions and two clearances.
Assist in World Cup debut
Tillman recorded one assist on three chances created to go along with five shots in Friday's match against Paraguay.
Analysis: Tillman would step into his World Cup debut with no hesitations, as the midfielder recorded an assist on Folarin Balogun's stoppage-time goal to end the first half. However, Tillman was better than just that, also adding five shots and two chances created, nearly netting a goal before bottling the shot. He seems to have earned himself a starting role moving forward in the tournament, although he will need some rest after a physical match.
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