Sullivan made his debut at the age of 14 years and 293 days.
14 year old midfielder Philadelphia Union Cavan Sullivan became the youngest debutant in the history of the league MLS.
In a 5-1 win over the New England Revolution, Sullivan entered the field in the 85th minute at the age of 14 years and 293 days.
Sullivan surpassed the record of winger Freddy Adu, who made his MLS debut in 2004 at the age of 14 years and 306 days, by 13 days. Adu was considered one of the top football talents in the mid-2000s, but failed to fully realize his potential in adult football.
Sullivan’s contract with the Philadelphia Union already includes a clause that allows him to move to Manchester City when he turns 18.
Cavan Sullivan makes his MLS debut for Philadelphia Union at 14 years and 293 days 👶
He becomes the youngest player ever to debut among the top North American professional sports leagues (MLS, MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, NWSL).
(via @MLS)pic.twitter.com/nQkmNOFGW8
— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 18, 2024
Source: Sportarena
I’m Todderic Kirkman, a journalist and author for athletistic. I specialize in covering all news related to sports, ranging from basketball to football and everything in between. With over 10 years of experience in the industry, I have become an invaluable asset to my team. My ambition is to bring the most up-to-date information on sports topics around the world.
