Here is all you need to know about Charlotte FC player Nimfasha Berchimas along with his parents and contract as he becomes the youngest player selected to represent the USA at the FIFA U-17 World Cup
Nimfasha Berchimas, a native of Charlotte FC, has drawn notice for being the youngest player chosen to represent the United States at the FIFA U-17 World Cup since Freddy Adu in 2003.
Who is Nimfasha Berchimas Charlotte FC soccer player, bio, age, parents, contract, net worth and stats
Berchimas was the team’s star player with the stunning brace despite being the youngest member of the U.S. Under-17 World Cup roster.
He made news once again on Sunday when he scored two goals in the opening game, becoming the youngest goal scorer for the USYNT in the competition since; Freddy Adu.
15-year-old Charlotte FC forward Nimfasha Berchimas is the youngest U.S. player at the U-17 World Cup in 20 years.
He scored a brace and was named MOTM in his first match at the tournament.
What a talent ✨ pic.twitter.com/wHd7Vrk3aG
— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) November 12, 2023
Who is Nimfasha Berchimas?
Nimfasha Berchimas is a 5′ 8″ football player for Charlotte FC, being joined the club in November 2022 and the forward was born on February 22, 2008. The 15-year-old MLS player has been selected to represent the United States at the U-17 FIFA World Cup and has become the youngest player to do so since Freddy Adu did in 2003. The US international has already scored once for his club side in eight games.
Berchimas, the forward from Charlotte FC, at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup stunned everyone through his stunning performance. He scored two goals and assisted on another on Sunday as the United States defeated South Korea 3-1 to start Group E play.
At Indonesia’s Jakarta International Stadium, the youngster opened the goal in the seventh minute of play when a shoddy clearance went into the upper corner. After the opener, he struck a low, left-footed shot from above the penalty area in the 73rd minute to score the game’s winning goal.
Charlotte FC signed Academy product Nimfasha Berchimas to a homegrown contract through 2026 with an option for 2027 and at 14 years and 268 days old, Berchimas is the sixth-youngest signing in Major League Soccer history.
Berchimas Nimfasha Berchimas: F, 15, US, $67,360 salary per year. Under Contract. Homegrown
His movements are agile and not easily shaken when combing through the opposing defense’s wing and his posture is not too tall, but he is strong in ball-wrestling duels.
Berchimas has Burundian blood and settled in the United States after his parents decided to move there.
Nimfasha Berchimas’ parents
Not much is known about Nimfasha Berchimas’ private life. As he shines in his professional life and focuses on his footballing career, very little is known about him off the pitch. As of now, we don’t know the names of his parents or if the youngster has any siblings.
What is Nimfasha Berchimas’ net worth?
Nimfasha Berchimas’ net worth has not been disclosed yet but it is between $100,000-200,000.