Julian Green
A technically gifted midfielder who chose to represent the United States and scored a historic World Cup goal as a teenage prodigy.
Born 1995 (age 31)·American soccer player·Birthday: June 6·Millennials
Biography
Julian Green's career represents a fascinating transatlantic football tale. Born in Tampa, Florida, he moved to Germany as an infant and rose through the famed Bayern Munich academy, a rare American talent in one of Europe's most prestigious systems. His dual eligibility led to a much-publicized choice between Germany and the United States; he chose the latter, a significant coup for US Soccer. That decision was spectacularly validated at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where the 19-year-old Green, coming on as a substitute, volleyed home a brilliant goal against Belgium. While his club career never quite hit the stratospheric heights predicted after that moment, he settled into a solid career in Germany's second division with Greuther Fürth, becoming a team leader and a constant, creative presence in midfield, while remaining a reliable figure for the US national team for nearly a decade.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Julian was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Julian Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Julian's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored for the United States in the 2014 FIFA World Cup round of 16 against Belgium.
- Made his professional debut for Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League in 2013.
- Became a key player and captain for 2. Bundesliga side Greuther Fürth, making hundreds of appearances.
- Won the German championship with Bayern Munich in the 2013-2014 season.
Did You Know?
He is the youngest American to score in a FIFA World Cup.
He holds both American and German citizenship.
He played alongside stars like Franck Ribéry and Arjen Robben during his time at Bayern Munich.
“I have always felt American. My heart says USA.”
