Shae Cruijff-Beane, son of Johan Cruijff, joins the American U18

Shae Cruijff-Beane, son of Todd Beane and Chantal Cruijff, received his first call-up to the United States under‑18 national team, while Johan Cruijff’s grandson has not yet worn the Oranje.

Todd Beane, former American professional MLS player and founder of the TOVO Academy in Barcelona, lives near the city where he runs his academy, while Chantal Cruijff is the daughter of the legendary Johan Cruijff.

Shae plays as a midfielder in the youth teams of the Catalan club Gimnàstic de Tarragona.

He is among the few players in this U18 squad who already play in Europe, alongside youngsters already established at clubs in the five major leagues, including OGC Nice, Brentford and Ajax Amsterdam, where Johan’s son Jordi holds the position of technical director.

The squad will travel to Europe for a training camp in Portugal in November, with matches scheduled against the youth teams of Portugal and Norway.

A new Cruijff thus emerges on the international football scene.