Antonio Carlini

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Antonio Carlini
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Personal information
Full name Antonio Frederick Michael Carlini [1]
Date of birth (2001-02-23) February 23, 2001 (age 24)
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 30–––30
2021 273–––273
2022 MLS Next Pro 8120––101
Career total384200000404

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
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