Da'vian Kimbrough

Da'vian Jaleel Kimbrough (born February 18, 2010) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for USL Championship club Sacramento Republic FC. He became the youngest professional player in United States history at the age of 13 years, 7 months, and 13 days, when he made a first-team appearance in October 2023. Born in the United States, he plays for the Mexico national under-15 team.

Early life
Kimbrough was born in Woodland, California to an African-American father and Mexican-American mother. He began playing youth soccer with North Bay Elite FC and Woodland SC. In 2021, he joined the Sacramento Republic FC academy. In June 2023, he was a guest player with the New York Red Bulls Academy at the Bassevelde U13 Cup, helping them become the first MLS academy to win the tournament and was named tournament MVP.

Club career
On August 8, 2023, he signed a professional contract with Sacramento Republic FC of the USL Championship, at the age of 13 years, 5 months, and 13 days, becoming the youngest professional athlete in US sports history. On October 1, 2023, Kimbrough made his professional debut, coming on as a substitute against the Las Vegas Lights, becoming the youngest player to appear in an American team sport at the age of 13 years, seven months, and 13 days.

International career
Kimbrough was born in the United States, and is of Mexican descent, holding dual-citizenship. In October 2022, he was invited to a United States identification camp for 2008 and 2009 born players (despite being a 2010). He was called up to a training camp with the Mexico U16 team in September 2023.