Noahkai Banks, Germany and the United States
18 September 2026
Germany announced that Augsburg defender Noahkai Banks has chosen to represent them rather than the United States. The 19-year-old previously played for U.S. youth teams and attended a senior USMNT camp, making his international allegiance a significant dual-national decision.
Germany under-21 coach Antonio Di Salvo said Banks accepted the pathway offered by the federation. GOAL reported that he filed a one-time switch, while ESPN said FIFA’s portal had not yet shown the request as processed when its report was published.