13-Year-Old From Sacramento Creates History by Becoming America’s Youngest Professional Soccer Player

American sports again made it to the headlines for a unique reason. On Sunday night, the close contest between Sacramento Republic FC and the El Paso Locomotive set a new milestone in the community of American soccer. Amidst the fierce competition, a young kid emerged as the game changer, leaving an indelible mark on the pitch.

During the match, a 13-year-old prodigy, Da’Vian Kimbrough etched his name into the records of professional soccer. Apart from striking a remarkable victory over the opponent, leading with a 2-0 score, Sacramento Republic FC emerged victorious, exhibiting their young talent.    

Da’Vian Kimbrough: Wonder Kid of Soccer

A native of Woodland in California, Da’Vian Kimbrough, has been a student of Sacramento’s youth academy, honing his skills for two years before making his revolutionary move on the ground. In this period, Kimborough has accomplished acclamation by exhibiting his extraordinary talent, netting an impressive goal-record of 61 goals. 

Banking on his skills and dedication to the sport, he climbed up the ladder of success, drawing comparisons with other legends associated with the sport. Based on the information provided by Daily Mail, Kimbrough has been a part of a U-16 training camp in Mexico, making records of scoring 27 goals playing 31 matches.  

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Gaining the global acclamation of being one of the best in his age group, his meteoric rise was further validated by receiving the prestigious title of Most Valuable Player (MVP) during the 2023 Bassevelde U13 Cup. 

Fans applaud the phenomenal youngster

Making an entry in the 87th minute, the historic moment arrived when Kimbrough was substituted on the field. Even in the crucial period, the young talent with the perfect blend of composure, skill, and confidence had supported his team to reach the playoffs. A clip shared by the official handle of Sacramento Republic FC, seizing the historic moment, has left the fans all excited and sharing their enthusiasm in the comments sections. 

Christian E. Moore congratulated the young talent.

One user wrote a witty remark about his tender age.

Dennis Wilson praised the 13-year-old and felt grateful to witness such a moment.

A different user left a motivational message, encouraging him to let loose and have fun!

At this moment, Kimbrough marked the notable moment of becoming the youngest American professional soccer player, breaking the previous record held by Maximo Carizzo of the New York City FC, debuting at the age of 13 years.

The perseverance and diligence of the young player propelled his team, Sacramento Republic FC, to the pinnacle of success. As Kimbrough embarks on his journey to the future, the world will witness and support his success, shattering all other records along the way. 

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