Da’vian Kimbrough is a Mexican-American soccer player who became the youngest professional athlete in the USA in August 2023. |
His passion for soccer began at three years old when he attended his first soccer camp, leading him to pursue a soccer career and start homeschooling at nine. |
At seven, Kimbrough started his football journey with North Bay Elite Futbol Club and later joined the Woodland Soccer Club. |
In 2021, he joined the Sacramento Republic FC’s Youth Academy, excelling in matches and scoring 27 goals in 31 games during the 2021-22 season. |
Kimbrough helped the New York Red Bulls Academy team win the 2023 Bassevelde Under-13 Cup in Belgium and was awarded the Tournament MVP. |
On August 8, 2023, he officially joined Sacramento Republic FC, making him the youngest professional athlete in US sports history at 13 years, 5 months, and 13 days. |
After signing, Kimbrough thanked his parents, grandparents, and coaches for their support in his soccer journey. |
He was expected to continue his education at Elk Grove Charter School while playing for Sacramento Republic FC. |
Kimbrough broke the record previously held by Maximo Carrizo, who became a professional athlete at 14 years old with New York City FC II in 2022. |