Matteo Campagna

Matteo Campagna

Personal information
Full name	Matteo William Campagna
Date of birth	(2004-06-27) June 27, 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth	Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Defender, Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team	Vancouver FC
Number	5
Youth career
	Surrey United SC
2017–2021	Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2023	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	0	(0)
2021	→ York United (loan)	5	(0)
2022–2023	→ Whitecaps FC 2 (loan)	29	(1)
2024–	Vancouver FC	11	(0)
International career‡
2019	Canada U15	5	(0)
2022	Canada U20	6	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 5, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of June 26, 2022

Matteo William Campagna (born June 27, 2004) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Campagna began playing soccer at age five with Surrey United SC. ^{[1] [2]} He was also part of the BC Soccer Provincial Program. ^[3] In 2017, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy. ^[4]

Club career

In April 2021, Campagna signed a Homegrown player contract with Vancouver Whitecaps FC. ^{[3] [5]} On August 24, 2021, Campagna was loaned to Canadian Premier League side York United for the remainder of the season. ^{[6] [7]} He made his professional debut four days later on August 28, against Forge FC. ^[8] In 2022, he was loaned to the second team, Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro. ^[9] On March 15, 2023, he made his debut for the first team in a CONCACAF Champions League match against Honduran club Real España, coming on as a substitute. ^[10] On May 25, 2023, he scored his first professional goal with Whitecaps 2, scoring against San Jose Earthquakes II. ^[11] After the 2023 season, Campagna's contract option for the 2024 season would be declined by the Whitecaps, ending his time with the club. ^[12]

In April 2024, he signed a one-year contract with club options for 2025 and 2026 with Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League. ^{[13] [14]} He made his debut on May 3 against Cavalry FC. ^[15] An early season injury led to him entering a battle to earn minutes, eventually becoming a consistent substitute upon his return, earning him the nickname "The Closer" for the team. ^[16]

International career

In 2019, Campagna made his debut in the Canadian youth program attending a camp with the Canada U15 team. ^[1] He was then subsequently named to the roster for the 2019 CONCACAF Boys' Under-15 Championship, where he played in all five of the team's matches, making four starts. ^{[17] [18]} In April 2022, Campagna was called up to the Canadian U20 side for two friendlies against Costa Rica. ^[19] In June 2022, he was named to the roster for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. ^[20]

Personal life

Campagna was born in Canada to an Italian father and Canadian mother. ^[21] He is the younger brother of professional soccer player Cristian Campagna. ^[22]

Career statistics

As of October 5, 2024 ^[23]

Club	Season	League			Playoffs		Domestic Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Vancouver Whitecaps FC	2021	Major League Soccer	0	0	0	0	0	0	–		–		0	0
	2022		0	0	–		2	0	–		–		0	0
	2023		0	0	–		0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0
York United FC (loan)	2021	Canadian Premier League	5	0	0	0	0	0	–		–		5	0
Whitecaps FC 2 (loan)	2022	MLS Next Pro	16	0	–		–		–		–		16	0
	2023		10	1	–		–		–		–		10	1
	Total		26	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	26	1
Vancouver FC	2024	Canadian Premier League	11	0	–		0	0	–		–		11	0
Career total			42	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	43	1

References

1. Matteo Campagna at the Canadian Soccer Association
2. "It Starts With a Goal, presented by BMO: Matteo Campagna". Vancouver Whitecaps FC . December 23, 2021.
3. "Whitecaps FC sign Matteo Campagna to MLS Homegrown contract". Vancouver Whitecaps FC . April 23, 2021.
4. Thompson, Marty (August 24, 2021). "York United adds defender Matteo Campagna on loan from Vancouver Whitecaps". Canadian Premier League .
5. Liljenwall, Ari (April 23, 2021). "Vancouver Whitecaps sign academy duo to Homegrown contracts". Major League Soccer .
6. "Whitecaps FC loan Homegrown centre back Matteo Campagna to York United FC". Vancouver Whitecaps FC . August 24, 2021.
7. "York United Signs Defender Matteo Campagna On Loan from Vancouver Whitecaps". York United FC . August 24, 2021.
8. Rhodes, Benedict. "Match Analysis: Forge FC 3–1 York United". Canadian Premier League .
9. "WFC2 sign three more players from Whitecaps FC BMO Academy, add two players on loan from first team". Vancouver Whitecaps FC . March 25, 2022.
10. "'Caps progress to CCL quarterfinals with commanding 7-3 aggregate win over Real CD España". Vancouver Whitecaps FC . March 15, 2023.
11. Fossey, Maxim (May 26, 2023). "WFC2 extend shutout streak, claim second road win of the season with 1-0 victory in San Jose". Vancouver Whitecaps FC .
12. "Vancouver Whitecaps FC announce 2024 roster updates". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. November 10, 2023.
13. "Youth National Team defender Matteo Campagna joins Vancouver FC". Vancouver FC . April 8, 2024.
14. Vallejo, Felipe (April 8, 2024). "Vancouver FC Signs Former Whitecap Matteo Campagna". Northern Tribune.
15. Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (May 3, 2024). "Highlights: Cavalry FC 3-1 Vancouver FC — CPL Match #13". Canadian Premier League .
16. "Meet VFC's "Closer" Matteo Campagna". Vancouver FC . October 10, 2024.
17. Pereira, Sebastian (December 14, 2022). ""I learned a lot of new things": Matteo Campagna grateful for WFC2 chances, experience gained in 2022". Vancouver Whitecaps FC .
18. Jacques, John (August 24, 2021). "York United Makes Four Roster Changes". Northern Tribune.
19. "Canada Soccer announces men's U-20 national team camp and matches for April". Canadian Soccer Association . April 5, 2022.
20. "Four 'Caps have joined Canada's men's U-20 side for Concacaf U-20 Championships in Honduras". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. June 10, 2022.
21. "Matteo Campagna Vancouver Whitecaps profile". Vancouver Whitecaps FC .
22. Wilkins, Caleb (August 31, 2021). "Vancouver Whitecaps Prospect Report (August 2021)". Eighty-Six Forever.
23. Matteo Campagna at Soccerway

External links

• Matteo Campagna at the Canadian Soccer Association
• Matteo Campagna at Soccerway