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Marsch ‘super excited’ to have ‘high potential’ Feyenoord teenager Kevin Khan in Canada camp

Jesse Marsch is looking towards Canada’s future with the surprise inclusion of an 18-year-old who has yet to make his professional senior debut. Feyenoord midfielder Kevin Khan is the most intriguing newcomer in Canada’s 26-man squad for this month’s Concacaf…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 5:42 PM
Marsch ‘super excited’ to have ‘high potential’ Feyenoord teenager Kevin Khan in Canada camp
Key Things to Know
  • Jesse Marsch selected 18-year-old Feyenoord midfielder Kevin Khan for Canada's senior squad to face Guatemala.
  • Khan earned his first senior national team call-up despite not having made a competitive first-team appearance for Feyenoord.
  • The midfielder signed a professional contract with Feyenoord in August 2024 that runs through summer 2027.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch expressed excitement after naming 18-year-old Feyenoord midfielder Kevin Khan to his 26-man senior squad. Khan earned his first senior national team call-up ahead of Canada's Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal against Guatemala, despite not yet making his professional first-team debut for the Dutch club.

Khan signed a contract with Feyenoord through 2027 after joining their academy from Ontario in 2021. Marsch praised Khan's technical ability and athleticism, comparing his early national team integration to midfielder Nathan Saliba's development path with the senior squad.

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