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Thirteen-year-old Axel Kei makes history in US as he becomes youngest ever professional player

Thirteen-year-old Axel Kei became the youngest player to feature for a professional sports team in the United States as he made his debut for Real Monarchs at the age of just 13.

The forward, who has been starring at youth level in the US, was introduced as a second-half substitute in a USL Championship fixture against Colorado Springs Switchbacks.

Kei has been playing for the Real Salt Lake academy although was called up to the Monarchs squad for the fixture on October 8, with assistant head coach Cody Warden handing him a historic first professional appearance.

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