Future Man City talent breaks American record for youngest goal scorer

On a sunny evening at the United States stadium, Cavan Sullivan, the 17‑year‑and‑five‑day‑old midfielder, experienced a historic moment: he became the youngest scorer ever for his country during the friendly against Mexico.

Record broken in friendly

Sullivan, who currently plays for Philadelphia Union, scored in the 3‑0 victory over Mexico and thereby surpassed Mathis Albert, who had set the record only one international earlier against Chile.

The young American, who was already signed by The Citizens (Manchester City) at fourteen, confirmed his ambition in an interview with Telemundo Deportes.

‘This is what you dream of,’ he said, ‘I’ve seen this my whole life. It’s a special moment for me and my family.’

He praised Mexico as the biggest rival of the US and thanked head coach Mauricio Pochettino for the trust to start in the lineup again.

With an official move to Manchester City slated for 2027, Sullivan continues to develop at Philadelphia Union before stepping into the English top tier.