Justin Butler facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 23 March 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Augsburg, Germany | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Energie Cottbus | ||
| Number | 31 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2016 | FC Augsburg | ||
| 2016–2018 | Bayern Munich | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2019 | Bayern Munich II | 1 | (0) |
| 2019–2023 | FC Ingolstadt II | 3 | (1) |
| 2019–2023 | FC Ingolstadt | 49 | (3) |
| 2022 | → Waldhof Mannheim (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2023–2025 | Borussia Dortmund II | 25 | (1) |
| 2025 | SV Sandhausen | 13 | (0) |
| 2025– | Energie Cottbus | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 May 2025 | |||
Justin Butler, born on March 23, 2001, is a professional German footballer. He plays as a forward, which means he's usually one of the main attackers trying to score goals. Currently, he plays for Energie Cottbus.
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Justin Butler's Football Journey
Justin Butler started his football journey playing for youth teams. He began at FC Augsburg and later joined the famous Bayern Munich academy in 2016. This is where many young talents learn to play at a high level.
Early Senior Career and Debuts
Justin made his first appearance for Bayern Munich II on October 29, 2018. He came into the game as a substitute in a match they won 2–1 against Wacker Burghausen.
In 2019, Justin moved to FC Ingolstadt 04. He made his debut for them on June 24, 2020, coming on as a substitute in a 2–0 victory against Waldhof Mannheim. He also played one game for FC Ingolstadt 04 II in October 2019.
Loan Spell and New Teams
In January 2022, Justin went on loan to Waldhof Mannheim, a club in the 3. Liga. He played there for the rest of the 2021–22 season.
After his time at Ingolstadt, Justin joined Borussia Dortmund II on May 26, 2023. He signed a five-year contract with them. Then, on January 3, 2025, he moved to SV Sandhausen. Later in 2025, he joined Energie Cottbus.
International Football Experience
Justin Butler was born in Augsburg, Germany. However, he also has the option to play for the United States national team. He even took part in a training camp with the United States under-18 team in the past. This shows he was recognized as a promising player early on.
More About Justin Butler
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