Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 18 Sept 2026
Noahkai Banks Picks Germany Over USMNT
The 19-year-old defender has ended US hopes by choosing Germany, as confirmed by the U-21 manager.
Noahkai Kai Daniel Banks
player
Age
19
Position
Defender
Chosen
Germany
What happened. Noahkai Banks, a 19-year-old dual-national defender, has chosen to represent Germany internationally. Germany U-21 manager Antonio Di Salvo announced the decision, naming Banks in the U-21 squad for upcoming European Championship qualifiers.
- Banks had previously represented the US only at youth level.
- He was named alongside Louey Ben Farhat, another dual national who also chose Germany.
- The decision ends USMNT hopes of securing the defender.
“chosen to represent Germany”
— Antonio Di Salvo
Banks will now aim to feature in Germany's U-21 European Championship qualifiers, closing the door on a future USMNT call-up.
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