Kayden Pierre

Kayden Leighton Hugh Pierre (born February 16, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Belgian Pro League club Genk.

Kayden Pierre

Personal information
Full name	Kayden Leighton Hugh Pierre
Date of birth	(2003-02-16) February 16, 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Genk
Number	2
Youth career
2016–2018	Vardar SC
2018–2021	Sporting Kansas City
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2024	Sporting Kansas City II	42	(1)
2021–2024	Sporting Kansas City	27	(0)
2024–	Jong Genk	24	(0)
2024–	Genk	0	(0)
International career
2021–	United States U20	3	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of June 5, 2025

Career

Pierre began playing with Michigan-based USSDA club Vardar SC in 2016, before moving to the academy side of Major League Soccer club Sporting Kansas City in 2018.^[2] On August 28, 2020, Pierre signed an academy-contract with Kansas City's USL Championship side Sporting Kansas City II.^[3]

On September 22, 2020, Pierre appeared as an 65th-minute substitute during a 4–0 loss to Austin Bold.^[4]

On May 4, 2021, Pierre signed to Kansas City's Major League Soccer roster as a homegrown player.^[5]

On September 4, 2024, Pierre signed a four-year contract with Genk in Belgian Pro League.^[6]