Giovanni Reyna, born on November thirteenth, two thousand two, is an American professional soccer player who has made a significant impact in the world of football. Currently, he plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach and represents the United States national team.
Reyna's journey in soccer began with his youth career at New York City FC, his hometown club. He gained prominence during his time with Borussia Dortmund, where he made history by becoming the youngest scorer in the DFB-Pokal at the age of seventeen. His remarkable talent was further showcased when he contributed to his team's victory in the 2020–21 DFB-Pokal.
In addition to his cup success, Reyna made headlines in 2020 by becoming the youngest player in Bundesliga history to achieve a hat trick of assists. His exceptional skills earned him a spot on the final shortlist for the prestigious Kopa Trophy in 2021, highlighting his status as one of the brightest young talents in the sport.
Born to former U.S. national team players Claudio and Danielle Reyna, Giovanni has represented the United States at various youth levels, scoring sixteen goals in thirty-one caps. He made his senior team debut in November twenty twenty and played a crucial role in the team's triumphs in the CONCACAF Nations League in twenty twenty-one, twenty twenty-three, and twenty twenty-four, where he was named the best player overall in the latter.
In recognition of his outstanding performances, Reyna was awarded the U.S. Soccer Young Male Player of the Year in twenty twenty. His move to Borussia Mönchengladbach in August twenty twenty-five marks the next chapter in his promising career.