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Clint Dempsey
United States · 90s/2000s attacker / forward · $2 on $10 budget
💰 Is Clint Dempsey worth $2?
Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for filling a balanced squad.
Signature: First US PL hat-trick
Did you know? Fun fact: Clint Dempsey would cost the same as 8x $1 budget players combined.
📖 About Clint Dempsey
Deuce. Fulham's American goal machine — first American to score a Premier League hat-trick. Texas-tough mentality.
Clint Dempsey peaked in football's most televised era — the 1990s and 2000s. Players from this era often paired well with newer GOATs in $10 squads.
📊 Quick stats — Clint Dempsey
$2
Price
Attacker
Position
90s/2000s
Era
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United States
4
Cheaper attackers
4
Pricier attackers
🏆 Career highlights
🏆 Premier League title(s)
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🎮 Clint Dempsey TenDollarPick stats (FIFA-style)
Derived from price tier, position, and era. Not official FIFA but a useful $10-game proxy.
81
Overall
79
Pace
81
Shooting
73
Passing
80
Dribbling
40
Defending
77
Physical
🎯 Playstyle — how Clint Dempsey actually plays
Clint Dempsey is a old-school technician — a ruthless finisher with first-time strike ability and dribbling at speed.
In a $10 4-3-3 setup, Clint Dempsey competes for one of 3 forward spots. The trade-off at $2: exceptional value, lets you afford one or two GOATs above.
⚔️ Clint Dempsey vs his rivals at $2
Same position, similar price, different nation — who do you pick?
🤝 Dream teammates for Clint Dempsey
With $8 left, these are the most expensive players you could still afford alongside Clint Dempsey:
Lionel Messi $5
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Cristiano Ronaldo $5
Five Ballon d'Ors. Five Champions Leagues. Top scorer in international football history. Euros winner 2016. Reinvention machine — …
Pele $5
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🧠 Clint Dempsey in the $10 game — strategy guide
When to pick Clint Dempsey: Reliable backbone. Goes with anything. The "safe pick" of your era.
When to avoid Clint Dempsey: Almost never — at $2 Clint Dempsey is a value pick. The only reason to skip is if you want a same-country bias and United States isn't your theme.
Best formation for Clint Dempsey: 4-3-3 (3 forwards) or 3-5-2 (2 strikers).
🎲 Clint Dempsey fan facts
- Era classification: 90s/2000s — had their peak between roughly 1995 and 2010.
- Country squad mate count: 4 other United States legends on TenDollarPick.
- Position pool: 140 attacker / forwards indexed total. Clint Dempsey ranks roughly 99 by price.
- Cheapest squad combo: with Clint Dempsey and the cheapest player at each other position, your starting lineup costs about $5.
- Signature highlight: First US PL hat-trick.
❓ FAQ — Clint Dempsey
Is Clint Dempsey worth $2?
Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for filling a balanced squad.
Who can I pair with Clint Dempsey in a $10 squad?
With $8 left, you can afford: Lionel Messi ($5), Cristiano Ronaldo ($5), Pele ($5), Diego Maradona ($5).
What position does Clint Dempsey play?
Clint Dempsey is a attacker / forward for United States.
What is Clint Dempsey famous for?
First US PL hat-trick
Are there cheaper alternatives to Clint Dempsey?
Yes: Jack Grealish ($1), Richarlison ($1), Chicharito (Hernandez) ($1), Hidemasa Morita ($1).
What era did Clint Dempsey play in?
Clint Dempsey is classified as 90s/2000s tier on TenDollarPick. Clint Dempsey peaked in football's most televised era — the 1990s and 2000s. Players from this era often paired well with newer GOATs in $10 squads.
Did Clint Dempsey win any major trophies?
Highlights: 🏆 Premier League title(s).
What FIFA-style overall would Clint Dempsey have?
Based on our $2 tier and 90s/2000s classification, Clint Dempsey would be roughly OVR 81.
Best formation to use Clint Dempsey in?
4-3-3 (3 strikers) or 3-5-2 (2 strikers).