13-year-old breaks record, becomes youngest American pro soccer player

• Da'vian Kimbrough made his pro debut at age 13 years, 7 months, 13 days with Sacramento Republic FC.
• Kimbrough is the youngest player in USL Championship history.
• The previous record was held by Axel Kei, who debuted at 13 years, 9 months, 9 days.
• Freddy Adu held the previous American record, debuting at 14 years, 10 months, 1 day.
• Alphonso Davies holds the USL Championship record for youngest goalscorer at 15 years, 6 months, 13 days.

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