Kayden Pierre

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

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. On August 28, 2020, Pierre signed an academy-contract with Kansas City's USL Championship side Sporting Kansas City II.

On September 22, 2020, Pierre appeared as an 67th-minute substitute during a 4–0 loss to Austin Bold.

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

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

Personal life Pierre is of Jamaican descent through his maternal grandfather, who played for the Jamaica national team.