Alex Pfeiffer

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.

Alex Pfeiffer
Personal information
Full name Alexandra Mackenzie Pfeiffer
Date of birth (2007-11-26) November 26, 2007
Place of birth St. Louis, Missouri
Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Kansas City Current
Number 47
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Kansas City Current 8 (1)
International career
2024– United States U-17 5 (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 19, 2024

Early life

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

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

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

References
  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. 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. "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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