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Da’vian Kimbrough, 13, becomes youngest professional in US soccer

Da’vian Kimbrough, 13, is eligible to debut for the Sacramento Republic on Saturday against the Birmingham Legion.
Da’vian Kimbrough, 13, is eligible to debut for the Sacramento Republic on Saturday against the Birmingham Legion. Photograph: San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers/Getty Images

Da’vian Kimbrough, a 13-year-old forward, signed a contract with the Sacramento Republic of the second-tier USL Championship, which says he is the youngest athlete in American professional team sports.

Kimbrough, who joined the team’s youth academy in 2021, was 13 years, 5 months, 13 days when the deal was announced Tuesday.

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