Alex Pfeiffer

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Alex Pfeiffer
Personal information
Full name Alexandra Mackenzie Pfeiffer
Date of birth (2007-11-26) November 26, 2007 (age 16)
Place of birth St. Louis, Missouri
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Kansas City Current
Number 47
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Kansas City Current 1 (1)
International career
2024– United States U-17 5 (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 16, 2024

Alexandra Mackenzie Pfeiffer (born November 26, 2007) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the Kansas City Current of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national under-17 team. She was signed by the Current at age 15 in 2023.

Early life[edit]

Pfeiffer grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She played youth soccer for St. Louis Scott Gallagher of the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), winning under-16 national club title in 2022.[1]

Club career[edit]

Pfeiffer signed a three-year contract with the Kansas City Current in October 2023 at 15 years and 338 days old, becoming the fourth-youngest signing in NWSL history.[2][3] She scored on her NWSL debut against the Portland Thorns in March 2024, becoming the youngest scorer in NWSL history at 16 years, 3 months, and 20 days old.[3]

International career[edit]

Pfeiffer trained with the national youth program at the under-15, under-16, and under-17 levels.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Wilhelm, David (July 13, 2022). "Restovich, St. Louis Scott Gallagher take a hit but finish on top in ECNL under-16 championship". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Yang, Steph (October 30, 2023). "How NWSL's youngest goalscorer Alex Pfeiffer landed with the KC Current at age 15". The Athletic. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Alex Pfeiffer becomes youngest goalscorer in NWSL history in KC Current stadium opener". The Athletic. March 16, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.

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