New Delhi: North American prodigy and future Manchester City player, Cavan Sullivan, has become the youngest player to feature in a MLS (Major League Soccer) fixture after coming on for Tai Baribo in the 85th minute. Cavan Sullivan appeared in the key fixture for the Philadelphia Union, who thrashed an in-form New England Revolution. The 14-year-old received a roaring applause from the crowd when he entered the field. The USNT fans have been excited about Cavan Sullivan’s prospects of reaching the very top of the football food chain.
Cavan Sullivan, at the age of 14 years and 293 days, broke the record set by Freddy Adu, who was 14 years and 306 days old when he played for DC United in 2004. Furthermore, he became the youngest North American player to play in the top division of a team sport.
Freddy Adu congratulated the 14-year-old midfielder on an Instagram post. He said: “Big congrats to Cavan Sullivan for his record-breaking debut today. That’s a hard record to break and the kid did it. Well done and good luck my man.”
Big congrats to Cavan Sullivan for his record breaking debut today. That’s a hard record to break and the kid did it. Well done and good luck my man. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
— FREDDY ADU (@FreddyAdu) July 18, 2024
Cavan Sullivan garnered a lot of attention when he signed for Philadelphia Union a record-breaking deal for a homegrown player back in May, making a historic feat in Major League Soccer (MLS). He told ESPN about the opportunity to play for Manchester City during his transfer to Philadelphia Union. He said: “The collaboration between the Union and the City Group was – that did it for me. I always watch Man City. They’re like every kid’s dream team,”.
Manchester City are certainly planning to get Cavan Sullivan in England by next season, according to reports. As he became the youngest player in Major League Soccer, now he has the opportunity to become the youngest player in the history of the English Premier League. Ethan Nwaneri holds the record as the youngest male player to appear in the English top flight, making his Arsenal debut at 15 years and 181 days in 2022. Cavan Sullivan possesses a chance to break Nwaneri’s record if Manchester City introduces him to top-flight football before he hits the recorded age.
Cavan Sullivan, at the age of 14 years and 293 days, broke the record set by Freddy Adu, who was 14 years and 306 days old when he played for DC United in 2004. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
