Augsburg's Noakhai Banks pledges international allegiance to Germany over USA

Nineteen-year-old Banks was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and previously represented the United States at U17, U19 and U20 level, amassing a combined 12 caps. In September 2025, he was an unused substitute for Mauricio Pochettino's senior team in a friendly against Japan. Twelve month...

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First reported by: Bundesliga Official
Original source: Bundesliga Official 30 Oct
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30 Oct
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Nineteen-year-old Banks was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and previously represented the United States at U17, U19 and U20 level, amassing a combined 12 caps.
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