Cavan Sullivan is an American professional football player. He plays for the Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union.
He was born on 28 September 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The 14-year-old rising sports star became the youngest player to ever appear in an MLS match.
Quick Info
Real Name | Cavan Sullivan |
Age | 14 [as of July 2024] |
Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
Education | N/A |
Height | 5 feet 7 inches [170 cm] |
Weight | N/A |
Ethnicity
Cavan Sullivan is half-White, quarter-German, and quarter Bangladeshi. He holds dual citizenship (US and Germany). His parents are Brendan and Heike Sullivan.
His maternal grandfather Klaus Krippendorff is a German professor and his maternal grandmother Sultana Alam is from Bangladesh. Cavan’s paternal grandmother is Kathleen Sullivan.
He is the youngest son of their parents. He has three siblings namely Quinn, Ronan, and Declan Sullivan. All of them are sportspersons involved in soccer.
His eldest brother Quinn plays as an attacking midfielder for Philadelphia Union and even represented the US at U21 level. Ronan and Declan are twins playing at youth level for FC DELCO.
Personal Life
He belongs to a family of athletes where his parental grandfather Larry Sullivan served as a football coach for around three decades. His father Brendan has played in the A-League (now USL First Division).
His mother Heike first played football at age 15 and instantly got hooked. She continued playing in high school, college, and an extra 12 years after graduation.
Career
Cavan Sullivan started his youth career through FC Delco in 2018. After playing two seasons with the club, he joined the Philadelphia Union’s youth team in 2020.
He played his first-ever national game by representing the US in a U15 game in 2023. Since then, he played 5 games and scored 5 goals.
He kickstarted his senior career by making an appearance for Philadelphia Union II in an MLS Next Pro match in March 2024. Weeks later, he signed a professional contract with Philadelphia Union for four years.
His talent spread like wildfire across continents leading him to sign a contract with Manchester City which let him play for the club after turning 18. As a result, he now plays for PU on loan.
He made his MLS debut aged 14 years 293 days against New England on 17 July 2024. The left-footed star plays as a midfielder and wears the jersey no 6.
Unknown Facts
- He dyed his hair blonde.
- He wears the jersey no 10 in US U15 games.
- Cavan is signed with Adidas Football.
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Photo credit: @cavan.sull – Instagram.