Stiven Jimenez

Stiven Jimenez (born June 24, 2007) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati.

Club career
Jimenez played futsal in Brazil with the club Pulo do Gato Futsal, before joining the youth academy of FC Cincinnati in 2019. On November 7, 2022, he signed a homegrown contract with the club until 2025 with options for 2026 and 2027, and in doing so became their youngest in their history. On June 21, 2023, he made his senior and professional debut with FC Cincinnati as a late substitute in a 3–0 Major League Soccer win over Toronto FC. At 15 years and 362 days old he was the youngest debutant that season, and fifth youngest in the history of the league.

International career
Jimenez was born in the United States to a Mexican father and Salvadoran mother, and holds all three nationalities. He was called up to the United States U15 training camps in 2022. In May 2022, he was called up to the Mexico U16s for a training camp. In May 2023, he was called up to the United States U16s for the U-16 International Dream Cup.

Honors
FC Cincinnati
 * Supporters' Shield: 2023