Da’vian Kimbrough, born in 2010 makes history as youngest professional footballer in the US

Sacramento Republic's Da'vian Kimbrough has become the youngest person to play professional football in the US at 13. He made a substitute appearance in the 87th minute during a USL Championship match against the Las Vegas Lights, breaking Alex Klei's previous record. The achievement has sparked social media buzz, with fans reflecting on their own age and President Todd Dunivant emphasizing the importance of not burdening Kimbrough with excessive expectations.

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October 3, 2023

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Sacramento Republic’s forward, Da’vian Kimbrough, has etched his name in the history books as the youngest person to ever play professional football in the United States, at the tender age of 13. Kimbrough’s remarkable feat unfolded when he made a substitute appearance in the 87th minute during a USL Championship match against the Las Vegas Lights.

Aged 13 years, seven months, and 13 days, Kimbrough broke the previous record held by Alex Klei, who debuted for the Real Monarchs at the age of 3 years, 9 months, and 9 days in 2021. Kimbrough’s surprise entry into the game came right at the end, with Sacramento securing a 2-0 victory.

The astonishing achievement left football fans reflecting on their own age, with social media buzzing about this young prodigy. Some users marveled at Kimbrough’s talent, while others couldn’t help but feel nostalgic about their own past endeavors.

Sacramento Republic’s president, Todd Dunivant, who witnessed Freddy Adu’s debut and subsequent rise to fame, expressed the importance of not burdening Kimbrough with excessive expectations at such a young age.

Tap to view Kimbrough’s debut video below.