Overview
- Albert entered in the 88th minute of a 4-0 home win over Freiburg at Signal Iduna Park, a result that secured Dortmund a Champions League spot for next season.
- At 16 years and 340 days, he surpassed Gio Reyna to become the youngest American to appear in Germany’s top division.
- He was promoted after scoring eight goals in 17 Under-19 matches and adding two goals and two assists in five appearances for Dortmund’s Under-21s.
- SBI Soccer reports Dortmund could give him more minutes over the final three league fixtures as he integrates with the senior squad.
- The Greenville, South Carolina native holds French and German citizenship through his parents, joined Dortmund’s youth setup in 2024, and signed his first professional contract in July 2025.