Da’vian Kimbrough, 13, becomes youngest professional in US soccer
by Guardian sport and agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#6DPK1)
- Kimbrough signs contract with USLC's Sacramento Republic
- Teenager is eligible todebut on Saturday against Birmingham
Da'vian Kimbrough, a 13-year-old forward, signed a contract with the Sacramento Republic of the second-tier USL Championship, which says he is the youngest athlete in American professional team sports.
Kimbrough, who joined the team's youth academy in 2021, was 13 years, 5 months, 13 days when the deal was announced Tuesday.
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