| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Da'vian Jaleel Kimbrough | ||
| Date of birth | February 18, 2010 | ||
| Place of birth | Woodland, California, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sacramento Republic FC | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| North Bay Elite FC | |||
| Woodland SC | |||
| 2021– | Sacramento Republic | ||
| 2023 | → New York Red Bulls (loan) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Sacramento Republic | 1 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023– | Mexico U15 | 3 | (4) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 1, 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of December 9, 2023 | |||
Da'vian Jaleel Kimbrough (born February 18, 2010) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for USL Championship club Sacramento Republic FC. He became the youngest professional player in United States history at the age of 13 years, 7 months, and 13 days, when he made a first-team appearance in October 2023. Born in the United States, he plays for the Mexico national under-15 team.
Early life
Kimbrough was born in Woodland, California to an African-American father and Mexican-American mother.[1] He began playing youth soccer with North Bay Elite FC and Woodland SC.[2] In 2021, he joined the Sacramento Republic FC academy.[3] In June 2023, he was a guest player with the New York Red Bulls Academy at the Bassevelde U13 Cup, helping them become the first MLS academy to win the tournament and was named tournament MVP.[4][5]
Club career
On August 8, 2023, he signed a professional contract with Sacramento Republic FC of the USL Championship, at the age of 13 years, 5 months, and 13 days, becoming the youngest professional athlete in US sports history.[6][7] On October 1, 2023, Kimbrough made his professional debut, coming on as a substitute against the Las Vegas Lights, becoming the youngest player to appear in an American team sport at the age of 13 years, seven months, and 13 days.[8][9]
International career
Kimbrough was born in the United States, and is of Mexican descent, holding dual-citizenship.[10] In October 2022, he was invited to a United States identification camp for 2008 and 2009 born players (despite being a 2010).[11] He was called up to a training camp with the Mexico U16 team in September 2023.[12]
Career statistics
- As of October 1, 2023[13]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | National cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sacramento Republic | 2023 | USL Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ Costa, Miguel. "Da'vian Kimbrough (13) Becomes the Youngest Pro Soccer Player in U.S. History". Vlad TV.
- ^ "13-Year-Old Standout Academy Player Da'vian Kimbrough to Join Republic FC First Team on Professional Contract". Sacramento Republic FC. August 8, 2023.
- ^ Jackson, Wilton (August 8, 2023). "13-Year-Old Soccer Phenom Becomes Youngest Pro in American Sports History". KSWB-TV.
- ^ Hernandez, Ceasr (August 8, 2023). "Sacramento Republic make U.S. soccer history inking Kimbrough, 13". ESPN.
- ^ Aguirre, Lucas [@luksarus] (June 27, 2023). "Name to follow: Davian Kimbrough 2010" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Rueter, Jeff (August 8, 2023). "Sacramento Republic signs Da'vian Kimbrough, 13, making him youngest pro soccer player in U.S. history". The Athletic.
- ^ Neumann, Sean (August 9, 2023). "13-Year-Old Da'vian Kimbrough Becomes Youngest Pro Athlete in U.S. History: 'A Remarkable Talent'". People.
- ^ Morse, Ben (October 1, 2023). "Soccer player Da'vian Kimbrough makes historic debut at age 13". CNN.
- ^ Burke, Elias (October 1, 2023). "Da'Vian Kimbrough, 13, becomes youngest pro player in U.S. soccer history with USL debut". The Athletic.
- ^ "Danny Dichio's USL club Sacramento Republic make 13-year old Da'vian Kimbrough the youngest pro in North American team sports". Waking the Red. August 9, 2023.
- ^ Guzman, Emilie. "10 Academy Players Invited to October YNT Talent ID Center". Sacramento Republic FC.
- ^ "Republic FC's Da'vian Kimbrough invited to Mexico U-16 National Team camp". USL Championship. September 18, 2023.
- ^ Da'vian Kimbrough at Soccerway
External links
- Da'vian Kimbrough at Soccerway
This page was last edited on 18 April 2024, at 19:47