Who is Mathis Albert? Borussia Dortmund youngster being targeted by Arsenal & Liverpool
Mathis Albert is being targeted by Premier League giants.
Borussia Dortmund have built a reputation for developing some of the brightest talents across Europe, with players like Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland having developed their careers at the Black and Yellow.
The latest talent to emerge from the German Bundesliga giants is American youngster Mathis Albert. The 17-year-old USMNT international has enjoyed a breakthrough season with BVB and has emerged as a transfer target for some of the biggest clubs in Europe.
According to media reports, the winger is a target for Arsenal and Liverpool, with both clubs exploring a summer move. Furthermore, other Premier League clubs like Chelsea and Manchester City are also said to be interested, while Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked.
Albert’s reported valuation is approximately £16.7 million, which makes him an affordable option for the Premier League sides. However, his contract with Borussia Dortmund runs until 2027, and the German side are reportedly unwilling to let him go on the cheap.
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Mathis Albert profile
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Albert was born on May 21, 2009, in Greenville, South Carolina. His father is French, while his mother is an American of German descent.
The youngster began his football journey in the United States, joining the Los Angeles Galaxy academy and training with the club’s reserve team. He moved to Germany to join Borussia Dortmund’s youth setup in 2024.
Primarily a left winger, Albert is capable of operating on the right flank and as a second striker. He attracted Niko Kovac’s attention with his pace and dribbling, as well as his willingness to take on defenders.
Albert quickly rose through the ranks at Dortmund, making 10 appearances for the club’s reserve side last season, scoring once in the Regionalliga. He was included in BVB’s squad for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Although he did not make an appearance, he was the youngest player in the tournament at 16 years and 27 days.
The American wonderkid made history on April 26, 2026. He came off the bench in Borussia Dortmund’s 4-0 Bundesliga victory over SC Freiburg at the age of 16 years and 340 days. As a result, he became the youngest American to play in the German top flight, surpassing Giovanni Reyna’s record.
This season, he played 20 minutes in the Bundesliga clash against Union Berlin. He played 90 minutes in the DFB-Pokal match against HEBC Hamburg. He has also made several appearances in the Regionalliga West and the Premier League International Cup U21.
Albert’s performances for his club prompted Mauricio Pochettino to hand him his senior international debut for the United States in a friendly against Peru. He scored his first international goal in a friendly against Chile.
So far, he has made four appearances for the USMNT, scoring one goal and registering one assist. However, since all his appearances came in international friendlies, he remains eligible to play for Germany and France.
How old is Mathis Albert?
He was born on May 21, 2009, and is 17 years old.
Which clubs are interested in signing Mathis Albert?
Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Albert, while Chelsea, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with him.
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