Who is the youngest female professional soccer player?

Olivia Moultrie (born September 17, 2005) is an American professional soccer player for Portland Thorns FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Who is the youngest player in women's soccer?

Davidson. At 20 years old, Tierna Davidson is the youngest player on the USA's 2019 World Cup team. A 5'10 center back with a playmaker's mentality, Davidson glides across the field with a preternatural calm and understanding of the game.

Who is the youngest professional soccer player right now?

New York City FC have signed 14-year-old midfielder Maximo Carrizo as a homegrown player, the club announced Monday, making him the youngest player to sign a first-team contract in MLS history. The previous record was held by Real Salt Lake forward Axel Kei (14 years and 15 days), while Carrizo signed upon turning 14.

Who is the 15 year old soccer player?

Fifteen-year-old soccer phenom Olivia Moultrie has signed a three-year contract with the Portland Thorns FC, the team announced Wednesday. The move comes less than one month after a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction to allow Moultrie to play in the National Women's Soccer League despite her age.

Who is the youngest soccer player 2021?

1. Phil Foden. Foden is arguably England's biggest talent in the past few years. Despite being only 21, Foden has already played in more than 130 games for Manchester City.

How old is Fati?

Born in Bissau (Guinea Bissau) on October 31, 2002, and aged only 18 years old, Ansu Fati is currently one of football's hottest properties.

How old is Olivia Moultrie?

The 15-year-old also has has experience at the U.S. youth national team level. She recently played in a U-17 women's national team camp back in February 2020 and made two appearances in two matches against England.

Who is youngest player in MLS?

Six weeks after Real Salt Lake made homegrown forward Axel Kei the youngest signing in MLS history at 14 years and 15 days old, there's a new record-holder atop the list: NYCFC midfielder Maximo Carrizo, who celebrated his 14th birthday by signing his first-team deal with the Cityzens on Feb. 28.

How many years does it take to be a soccer player?

15-18 years – Get connected to the college coaches and join the trials and tryouts at college to get recognized. 18-21 years – Play at Division 1 universally level with coaches who can help you get into MLS. 21-22 years – Attend the MLS SuperDraft and get selected to play professional soccer.

How did Olivia Moultrie get discovered?

Moultrie, who was born in California, began her professional journey after opting out of UNC at age 13. She signed a nine-year, six-figure endorsement deal with Nike and was featured in the brand's famous "Dream Crazier" campaign. (Catch her at 1:14 in the video above, just between Simone Biles and Simone Manuel.)

When did Olivia Moultrie go pro?

Moultrie, who turned professional at 13 and signed a deal with Nike, filed a lawsuit against the National Women's Soccer League in May asserting that she should be able to play despite a rule prohibiting players under 18.