Da'vian Kimbrough
Personal information
Full name Da'vian Jaleel Kimbrough
Date of birth (2010-02-18) 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 soccer player 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
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sacramento Republic 2023 USL Championship 100000–10
Career total 1000000010

    References

    1. ↑ Costa, Miguel. "Da'vian Kimbrough (13) Becomes the Youngest Pro Soccer Player in U.S. History". Vlad TV.
    2. ↑ "13-Year-Old Standout Academy Player Da'vian Kimbrough to Join Republic FC First Team on Professional Contract". Sacramento Republic FC. August 8, 2023.
    3. ↑ Jackson, Wilton (August 8, 2023). "13-Year-Old Soccer Phenom Becomes Youngest Pro in American Sports History". KSWB-TV.
    4. ↑ Hernandez, Ceasr (August 8, 2023). "Sacramento Republic make U.S. soccer history inking Kimbrough, 13". ESPN.
    5. ↑ Aguirre, Lucas [@luksarus] (June 27, 2023). "Name to follow: Davian Kimbrough 2010" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
    6. ↑ Rueter, Jeff (August 8, 2023). "Sacramento Republic signs Da'vian Kimbrough, 13, making him youngest pro soccer player in U.S. history". The Athletic.
    7. ↑ Neumann, Sean (August 9, 2023). "13-Year-Old Da'vian Kimbrough Becomes Youngest Pro Athlete in U.S. History: 'A Remarkable Talent'". People.
    8. ↑ Morse, Ben (October 1, 2023). "Soccer player Da'vian Kimbrough makes historic debut at age 13". CNN.
    9. ↑ Burke, Elias (October 1, 2023). "Da'Vian Kimbrough, 13, becomes youngest pro player in U.S. soccer history with USL debut". The Athletic.
    10. ↑ "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.
    11. ↑ Guzman, Emilie. "10 Academy Players Invited to October YNT Talent ID Center". Sacramento Republic FC.
    12. ↑ "Republic FC's Da'vian Kimbrough invited to Mexico U-16 National Team camp". USL Championship. September 18, 2023.
    13. ↑ Da'vian Kimbrough at Soccerway
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