Avani Brandt

Avani Kimberly Brant (born August 26, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender or midfielder for Vrouwen Eredivisie club Feyenoord. She played college soccer for the Stanford Cardinal and has previously appeared for the United States under-20 national team.

Early life Brandt was born in Manhattan, New York, but was raised in the suburban neighborhood of Syosset. She played youth soccer for SUSA in the Elite Clubs National League and East Meadow SC. Brandt attended Syosset High School, where she was named two-time all-state, three-time all-county, and two-time team captain. Brandt was a versatile player throughout her high school career, starting as a midfielder before moving up to the forward line. In her final high school game, she scored a brace to help Syosset win a conference championship; earlier on in her high school career, Brandt had also helped the school win the title for the first time in program history. During conference play, Brandt had helped combine with Stanford's defensive unit to produce 12 shutouts.

Club career Brandt was named as a non-roster invitee on Portland Thorns FC's 2025 preseason squad, but she ultimately did not make the final roster. In June 2025, she joined the Kansas City Current II squad that competed at the Soccer Tournament 2025.

On July 15, 2025, Brandt signed her first professional contract with Danish club HB Køge. Her move to Køge bolstered a strong American contingent within the squad, which included her former Stanford and Current II teammate Samantha Williams. During her season at HB Køge, she won both the A-liga title and the Danish cup.

On August 4, 2026, Brandt's move to Feyenoord was announced.

International career In 2022, Brandt received a call-up to the United States under-20 national team for two fixtures against Costa Rica.

Career statistics Club

Honors Stanford Cardinal

Pac-12 Conference: 2022

HB Køge A-Liga: 2025–26 Danish Women's Cup: 2025–26

Individual

Pac-12 all-freshman team: 2021