Grayson Dettoni
American soccer player (born 2005)
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Grayson Winter Dettoni (born June 29, 2005) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for German 2. Bundesliga club Darmstadt 98.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Grayson Winter Dettoni | ||
| Date of birth | June 29, 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Manassas, Virginia, United States | ||
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Darmstadt 98 | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| McLean Youth Soccer | |||
| –2015 | San Diego Surf | ||
| 2015–2017 | 1860 Munich | ||
| 2017–2023 | Bayern Munich | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2026 | Bayern Munich II | 45 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Grasshopper (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Grasshopper II (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2026 | → Darmstadt 98 (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2026– | Darmstadt 98 | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of May 10, 2026 | |||
Early life
Dettoni was born in Manassas, Virginia, United States, and started playing soccer at the age of four.[1] He moved to California at a young age.[2] Dettoni then moved to Germany at the age of ten after his father relocated his company to Munich, Germany.[3]
Club career
Bayern Munich
As a youth player, Dettoni moved from San Diego Surf and joined the youth academy of German side 1860 Munich in 2015, two years later, in 2017 he joined the youth academy of German Bundesliga side Bayern Munich.[2][4][5] In 2024, he extended his contract with the club until 2026, along with Vincent Manuba and Maximilian Schuhbauer.[6][7]
On August 13, 2024, Dettoni was called-up with the Bayern Munich senior team as an unused substitute for their last friendly match of the 2024–25 pre-season, a 3–0 win against Austrian Bundesliga club WSG Tirol.[8]
He was called-up with the Bayern Munich senior team for a friendly match after the 2024 winter break concluded, on January 6, 2025, in which he substituted Eric Dier at the 63rd minute of a 6–0 win over Austrian Bundesliga club Red Bull Salzburg.[9]
Loan to Grasshopper
On January 28, 2025, Dettoni joined Grasshopper Club Zurich of the Swiss Super League on loan for one year.[10] On 1 August 2025, his loan was terminated early and he returned to Bayern Munich II.[11] In his time in Zurich, he made no appearances for the Grasshopper first team and only played six matches with the reserves.
Loan to Darmstadt 98
On January 31, 2026, he joined 2. Bundesliga club Darmstadt 98 on a six-month loan until the end of the 2025–26 season.[12] Dettoni made his debut with Darmstadt 98, substituting Fabian Holland at the second half of a 2–1 away loss 2. Bundesliga match against Karlsruher SC, on 3 May 2026.[13][14]
Darmstadt 98
On May 28, 2026, he permanently joined Darmstadt 98, ahead of the 2026–27 season.[15][16]
International career
Career statistics
Club
- As of May 10, 2026
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bayern Munich II | 2023–24 | Regionalliga Bayern | 17 | 0 | — | — | 17 | 0 | ||
| 2024–25 | 19 | 0 | — | — | 19 | 0 | ||||
| 2025–26 | 9 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 45 | 0 | — | — | 45 | 0 | ||||
| Grasshopper (loan) | 2024–25 | Swiss Super League | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Grasshopper II (loan) | 2024–25 | 1. Liga Classic | 6 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | ||
| Darmstadt 98 (loan) | 2025–26 | 2. Bundesliga | 2 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | ||
- Notes
Style of play
He mainly operates as a center-back and is known for his strength, Dettoni has received a few comparisons to Germany international Niklas Süle.[4]
Personal life
Dettoni holds Italian passport, making him eligible to play for Italy as well as his native United States.[17]