Justin Butler
German footballer
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Justin Butler (born 23 March 2001) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for 3. Liga club Energie Cottbus.
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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)[1] | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | 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 | 10 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 8 October 2025 | |||
Club career
After playing youth football for FC Augsburg, Butler joined Bayern Munich's academy in 2016.[2] Butler made his debut for Bayern Munich II on 29 October 2018, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–1 win over Wacker Burghausen.[3] He joined FC Ingolstadt 04 in 2019,[2] and made his debut on 24 June 2020, coming on as a substitute in a 2–0 win against Waldhof Mannheim, before making his second and final appearance of the season in a 2–0 defeat to 1. FC Magdeburg on 1 July 2020.[4] He also made one appearance for FC Ingolstadt 04 II in a 5–1 defeat to TSV 1880 Wasserburg on 11 October 2019.[5]
In January 2022 Butler moved to 3. Liga club Waldhof Mannheim on loan for the rest of the 2021–22 season.[6]
On 26 May 2023, Butler was announced to have agreed to join Borussia Dortmund II on a free transfer, signing a five-year contract.[7]
On 3 January 2025, Butler moved to SV Sandhausen.[8]
On 14 July 2025, Butler joined FC Energie Cottbus.[9]
International career
Born in Augsburg, Germany,[1] Butler is also eligible to represent the United States and has previously taken part in a training camp with the United States under-18 team.[10]
