Antonio Carlini

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Antonio Carlini
Personal information
Full name Antonio Frederick Michael Carlini [1]
Date of birth (2001-02-23) February 23, 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Nepean Hotspurs SC
2013–2016 Ottawa South United
2017–2021 Toronto FC
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019–2022 Toronto FC II 38 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 15, 2022

Antonio Frederick Michael Carlini (born February 23, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a midfielder.

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Early life

Carlini was born in Ottawa, Ontario, and is of Italian descent. [2] Carlini began his youth career with Nepean Hotspurs SC at age six, [1] later moving to Ottawa South United from U12 until U15. [3] In March 2016, he had a week-long trial with English club Crewe Alexandra. [4] He joined the Toronto FC Academy in 2017, [5] where he was eventually named captain of the academy team. [6]

Club career

While with the TFC Academy, he made his debut for Toronto FC II in USL League One in 2019 against South Georgia Tormenta FC. He officially signed a professional contract with Toronto FC II in July 2020. [7] He scored his first goal on July 1, 2021 against South Georgia Tormenta FC in a 2-1 victory. [8] He won USL League One Goal of the Week and Goal of the Month honours for his goal on August 6, 2019 against the Richmond Kickers, [9] [10] also earning Team of the Week honours that week. [11] In 2021, he led the team in game winning goals with three. [12]

International career

In 2016, he was called up to the Canadian U15 national team camp. [13]

Career statistics

As of October 2, 2022 [14]
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Toronto FC II 2019 USL League One 3030
2021 273273
2022 MLS Next Pro 8120101
Career total384200000404

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References

  1. 1 2 Antonio Carlini at the Canadian Soccer Association
  2. Cardadeiro, Matthew (March 27, 2022). "Carlini ready to contribute for TFC II with new season on the horizon". Toronto Observer.
  3. "Force Academy Alumni: National Teams and Professional Players". Ottawa South United .
  4. "England tour, trials, and Team Canada training for OSU 2001 boys". Ottawa Sportspage. April 2016. p. 7. Archived from the original on November 13, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  5. Figueirdo Ferraz, Jose (March 27, 2022). "Midfielder Carlini ready to make impact for TFC II". Toronto Observer.
  6. Dailey, Chris (April 2020). "Antonio Carlini, a local kid with big dreams". Ottawa Pro Sports Management.
  7. "Toronto FC II Announces Trio of Signings". USL League One . July 2, 2020.
  8. Steiner, Ben (July 1, 2021). "TFC II finish busy stretch with a win against South Georgia Tormenta". Waking the Red.
  9. "League One Fans' Choice Goal of the Week - Week 18". USL League One . August 9, 2021.
  10. "Toronto's Carlini Wins Fans' Choice Goal of the Month For August". USL League One . September 6, 2021.
  11. "Trio of Young Reds named to Week 18 USL League One Team of the Week". Toronto FC . August 9, 2021.
  12. "Toronto FC II sign Antonoglou, Carlini and Essoussi, Announce Initial Roster for MLS NEXT Pro". Toronto FC . March 18, 2022.
  13. "U-15 Men's Team [2016-03]". Canadian Soccer Association .
  14. Antonio Carlini at Soccerway