Sami Keshavarz

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Sami Keshavarz
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-08-18) August 18, 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Pacific FC
Number 34
Youth career
Saanich Fusion FC
Vancouver Island Wave
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023– Pacific FC 8 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 11, 2024

Sami Keshavarz, previously known as Sami Marvasti, (born August 18, 2006) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Pacific FC in the Canadian Premier League.

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Early life

Keshavarz played youth soccer with Saanich Fusion FC, before later joining the Vancouver Island Wave. [1] [2] In late 2023, he and some of his teammates from the VI Wave were invited to train with the Canadian women's national team to help in their preparation ahead of a friendly against Australia. [3]

Club career

In April 2023, he signed a developmental contract with Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League. [4] In April 2024, he signed another developmental contract with the club. [5] [6] He made his professional debut on June 1, 2024 against Cavalry FC in a substitute appearance, and made his first professional start on September 7, 2024 against the HFX Wanderers. [7] In December 2024, he signed a professional contract through 2026 with an option for 2027 with the club. [8] [9]

Personal life

Keshavarz's older brother Takin plays soccer for the University of Victoria Vikes and the two faced off against each other in an exhibition match while Keshavarz played with professional side Pacific FC. [10]

Career statistics

As of August 17, 2024 [11]
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Pacific FC 2023 Canadian Premier League 000000–00
2024 800000–80
Total8000000080
Career total8000000080

References

  1. ↑ "Pacific FC extend Gazdov, sign three other young Canadian players". Canadian Premier League . April 12, 2023.
  2. ↑ Longo, Jack (April 12, 2024). "PFC shows faith in youth development with signing of four young Canadian players". Pacific FC .
  3. ↑ Tierney, Mitchell (December 4, 2023). "'They were in awe': How Pacific FC development players helped CanWNT prepare for Australia friendly". Canadian Premier League .
  4. ↑ Moreton, Bailey (April 14, 2023). "Pacific FC signs two Island boys to roster". Saanich News.
  5. ↑ "Pacific FC signs local product Sami Keshavarz: Midfielder from Wave Program joins PFC on second development contract". Pacific FC . April 3, 2024.
  6. ↑ Jacques, John (April 3, 2024). "Pacific Adds 17-Year-Old Sami Keshavarz To Development Deal". Northern Tribune.
  7. ↑ Rumsby, Mack (September 12, 2024). "Sami Keshavarz makes first professional start for Tridents two weeks after 18th birthday". Pacific FC .
  8. ↑ "Pacific FC sign local midfielder Sami Keshavarz to Professional Contract". Pacific FC . December 17, 2024.
  9. ↑ Jacques, John (December 17, 2024). "Pathway To Pro: Keshavarz Signs With Pacific". Northern Tribune.
  10. ↑ O'Grady, Kelley (February 27, 2025). "Pacific FC match pits brother vs brother". Victoria Vikes .
  11. ↑ Sami Keshavarz at Soccerway
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