Justin Butler

Justin Butler (born 23 March 2001) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for 3. Liga club Energie Cottbus.

Justin Butler

Personal information
Date of birth	(2001-03-23) 23 March 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	Augsburg, Germany
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Position	Forward
Team information
Current team	Energie Cottbus
Number	31
Youth career
0000–2016	FC Augsburg
2016–2018	Bayern Munich
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2019	Bayern Munich II	1	(0)
2019–2023	FC Ingolstadt II	3	(1)
2019–2023	FC Ingolstadt	49	(3)
2022	→ Waldhof Mannheim (loan)	10	(0)
2023–2025	Borussia Dortmund II	25	(1)
2025	SV Sandhausen	13	(0)
2025–	Energie Cottbus	10	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 8 October 2025

Club career

After playing youth football for FC Augsburg, Butler joined Bayern Munich's academy in 2016.^[2] Butler made his debut for Bayern Munich II on 29 October 2018, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–1 win over Wacker Burghausen.^[3] He joined FC Ingolstadt 04 in 2019,^[2] and made his debut on 24 June 2020, coming on as a substitute in a 2–0 win against Waldhof Mannheim, before making his second and final appearance of the season in a 2–0 defeat to 1. FC Magdeburg on 1 July 2020.^[4] He also made one appearance for FC Ingolstadt 04 II in a 5–1 defeat to TSV 1880 Wasserburg on 11 October 2019.^[5]

In January 2022 Butler moved to 3. Liga club Waldhof Mannheim on loan for the rest of the 2021–22 season.^[6]

On 26 May 2023, Butler was announced to have agreed to join Borussia Dortmund II on a free transfer, signing a five-year contract.^[7]

On 3 January 2025, Butler moved to SV Sandhausen.^[8]

On 14 July 2025, Butler joined FC Energie Cottbus.^[9]

International career

Born in Augsburg, Germany,^[1] Butler is also eligible to represent the United States and has previously taken part in a training camp with the United States under-18 team.^[10]