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This is a list of foreign players that have played in the Canadian Premier League , which commenced play in 2019. The following players:
More specifically,
This is a list of players currently occupying one of the seven spots designated for foreign players. Canadian Premier League teams may sign a maximum of seven international players, out of which only five can be in the starting lineup for each match. The following players are considered foreign players for the 2023 season. [1] [2] Some players are considered to be domestic, though they do not represent Canada, (e.g. Osaze De Rosario) through reasons like holding Canadian citizenship, being a refugee, or being a permanent resident.
In bold (for this section): players who have been capped for their national team.
In bold (for this section): players who are on a CPL roster of the current season (2023 Canadian Premier League season).
If not stated otherwise, the country the player is under is the country they were born in.
The 2021 Valour FC season was the third season in the club's history, as well as the third season in Canadian Premier League history.
The 2021 Pacific FC season was the third season in the history of Pacific FC, as well as third in the Canadian Premier League. In addition to the domestic league, the club competed in the Canadian Championship.
The 2021 HFX Wanderers FC season was the third season in the club's history, as well as the third season in Canadian Premier League history.
The 2021 Cavalry FC season was the third season in the history of Cavalry FC.
The 2021 FC Edmonton season was the club's tenth competitive season as well as their third in the Canadian Premier League.
The 2021 Forge FC season was the third season in the history of Forge FC. Forge were the defending league champions, having defeated HFX Wanderers FC in the 2020 Canadian Premier League Final. In addition to the domestic league, the club competed in the Canadian Championship and the CONCACAF League.
The 2022 Pacific FC season was the fourth season in the history of Pacific FC. In addition to the Canadian Premier League, the club competed in the Canadian Championship and the CONCACAF League.
The 2022 York United FC season was the fourth season in the history of York United FC. In addition to the Canadian Premier League, the club competed in the Canadian Championship.
The 2022 Valour FC season was the fourth season in the history of Valour FC. In addition to the Canadian Premier League, the club competed in the Canadian Championship.
The 2022 HFX Wanderers FC season was the fourth season in the history of HFX Wanderers FC. In addition to the Canadian Premier League, the club competed in the Canadian Championship.
The 2022 FC Edmonton season was the eleventh and final season in the history of FC Edmonton. In addition to the Canadian Premier League, the club competed in the Canadian Championship. The club was run directly by the CPL as the league searched for a new owner.
The 2022 Cavalry FC season was the fourth season in the history of Cavalry FC. In addition to the Canadian Premier League, the club competed in the Canadian Championship.
The 2022 Atlético Ottawa season was the third season in the history of Atlético Ottawa. In addition to the Canadian Premier League, the club competed in the Canadian Championship. This was the club's first season under head coach Carlos González after the departure of Mista following the 2021 season.
The 2023 Atlético Ottawa season will be the fourth season in the history of Atlético Ottawa. In addition to the Canadian Premier League, the club will compete in the Canadian Championship. This is to be the club's second season under head coach Carlos González.
The 2023 HFX Wanderers FC season is the fifth season in the history of HFX Wanderers FC. In addition to the Canadian Premier League, the club will compete in the Canadian Championship.
The 2023 York United FC season is the fifth season in the history of York United FC. In addition to the Canadian Premier League, the club will compete in the Canadian Championship.
The 2023 Valour FC season was the fifth season in the history of Valour FC. They played in the Canadian Premier League, which it co-founded and played in since the inception of both the club and the league. The club entered the Canadian Championship in the first round.