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16-Year-Old Mathis Albert Debuts, Becomes Youngest US Bundesliga Player

4/27/2026

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Mathis Albert entered Borussia Dortmund’s 4-0 win over Freiburg on April 26 2026, becoming the youngest American to play in the Bundesliga.
At 16 years, 11 months and 12 days, he broke Gio Reyna’s record of 17 years, 2 months and 5 days.
Holding French and German citizenship, Albert can choose his national team and may be considered for the U.S. 2026 World Cup squad.

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Mathis Albert entered Borussia Dortmund’s 4-0 win over Freiburg on April 26 2026, becoming the youngest American to play in the Bundesliga.
At 16 years, 11 months and 12 days, he broke Gio Reyna’s record of 17 years, 2 months and 5 days.
Holding French and German citizenship, Albert can choose his national team and may be considered for the U.S. 2026 World Cup squad.