Mathis Albert

Mathis Albert (born May 21, 2009) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger and attacking midfielder for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and the United States national team.

Club career

Albert was born on May 21, 2009, in Greenville, South Carolina. Albert was born to a French father and an American mother of German descent, giving him citizenship to both countries through Jus sanguinis (right of blood). As a youth player, he joined the academy of American side LA Galaxy. Albert received interest from Dutch and French sides while playing for the club. He started training with their reserve team ahead of the 2024 season. In 2024, he joined the youth academy of German side Borussia Dortmund.

Albert was a member of the Dortmund squad that competed in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, becoming, at the age of 16 years and 27 days, the youngest player of the tournament, although he never came off the bench. On April 26, 2026, at 16 years and 340 days old, he became the youngest American to play in the Bundesliga by coming onto the pitch in the final minutes of the 4–0 win against SC Freiburg. This surpassed the previous American record held by Giovanni Reyna who was 17 years and 2 months old at debut.

International career

Albert is a United States youth international. He has played for the United States national under-15 team, the United States national under-16 team, and the United States national under-17 team.

Albert was one of the 16 players who were called up for the March 2026 friendlies by United States under-19 team head coach Gonzalo Segares. He made his debut with the United States under-19 team in a 4–0 victory over Wales under-19 team on March 28, 2026.

In September 2026, Albert received his first call up to the United States national team by head coach Mauricio Pochettino for friendly matches against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada. He made his senior debut on September 26 in a 4–1 win over Peru, coming on as a substitute and quickly drawing a penalty call that Malik Tillman converted. On September 29, in a 4―2 win over Chile, he broke the record of Christian Pulisic to become the youngest American goalscorer in history at 17 years and 131 days old. His record would only last four days, after it was broken by Cavan Sullivan in a 3―0 win over Mexico on October 3.

Style of play

Albert is right-footed. He is known for his speed and for his dribbling ability.

Career statistics

International

As of match played October 6, 2026

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
United States	2026	4	1
Total		4	1

Scores and results list United States' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Albert goal.

List of international goals scored by Mathis Albert

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	29 September 2026	Energizer Park, St. Louis, United States	Chile	4–2	4–2	Friendly

References

External links

• Mathis Albert at Soccerway