Republic FC signs 13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough

Kimbrough is now the youngest professional athlete in American team sports history.

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Before eEpublic FC, Da’vian trained with Woodland Soccer Club.

Photo via Republic FC

Sacramento Republic FC added to its legacy yesterday, when the club signed 13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough — making him the youngest professional athlete in American team sports history.

Da’vian has been a familiar face around the club since 2021, when he joined Republic FC’s Academy at age 11. Facing kids in a higher age division, he scored a team-leading 27 goals in 31 matches — good enough to help the team to a nationwide-best 30-1 record, with 27 straight victories to begin the season. He is the sixth Republic FC Academy student that the club has signed since it began in 2015.

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Da’vian scored 61 goals in 81 MLS NEXT appearances.

Photo via Republic FC

The signing makes Da’vian eligible to play for the Indomitable Club in USL matches — including Saturday’s road game against Birmingham Legion FC. The club’s first home game with Da’vian is the tenth anniversary celebration at Hughes Stadium.

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