Grayson Dettoni

Grayson Dettoni (born 29 June 2005) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Regionalliga Bayern club Bayern Munich II.

Grayson Dettoni
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-06-29) June 29, 2005
Place of birth Manassas, Virginia, U.S.
Height 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Bayern Munich II
Number 4
Youth career
McLean Youth Soccer
–2015 San Diego Surf
2015–2017 1860 Munich
2017– Bayern Munich
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Bayern Munich II 16 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:05, 27 May 2024 (UTC)

Early life

Dettoni was born in Manassas, Virginia, United States, and started playing soccer at the age of four.[1] He moved to California at a young age.[2] Dettoni then moved to Germany at the age of ten after his father relocated his company to Munich, Germany.[3]

Club career

As a youth player, Dettoni moved from San Diego Surf and joined the youth academy of German side 1860 Munich on 2015. After that, on 2017 he joined the youth academy of German Bundesliga side Bayern Munich. In 2024, he extended his contract with the club until 2026.[4]

Style of play

He mainly operates as a defender and is known for his strength, Dettoni has received comparisons to Germany international Niklas Süle.[5]

Personal life

Dettoni holds Italian passport, making him eligible to play for Italy as well as his native United States.[6]

References
  1. "Player to Watch: FC Bayern's Grayson Dettoni". SoccerToday. 24 August 2017.
  2. "BFW Exclusive: An interview with Bayern Munich U-17 defender Grayson Dettoni". Bavarian Football Works. SB Nation. 6 October 2021.
  3. "PLAYER TO WATCH: DETTONI AT 1860 MUNICH". soccertoday.com.
  4. "FC Bayern München bindet drei Nachwuchstalente – Manuba, Dettoni und Schuhbauer verlängern". tz.de.
  5. "Grayson Dettoni: Who is the Bayern Munich youngster called up to USA U19s?". Bundesliga.
  6. "Drei völlig unbekannte Talente bei Tuchel!". Bild (in German). 29 November 2023.
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