Shafique Wilson

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Shafique Wilson
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-06-22) June 22, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Toronto FC II
Number 80
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019 Florida Atlantic Owls 0 (0)
2021–2023 Albany Great Danes 31 (0)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022 Woodbridge Strikers 11 (0)
2023 Fort Wayne FC 6 (0)
2024– Toronto FC II 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 6, 2024

Shafique Wilson (born June 22, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro.

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College career

In 2019, Wilson began attending Florida Atlantic University, where he was a member of the men's soccer team, but did not make any appearances. [1]

In 2021, he transferred to the University at Albany, SUNY, where he joined the men's soccer team. [2] He made his debut on September 10, 2021, recording a clean sheet in a 1-0 victory over the Lafayette Leopards. [3] In October 2022, he was named the America East Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week. [4] At the end of 2022, he received Academic All-District honours. [5] At the end of 2023, he was named to the America East All-Academic team and again received Academic All-District honours. [6] [7]

Club career

In 2022, Wilson played with the Woodbridge Strikers in League1 Ontario. [8] In 2023, he played with Fort Wayne FC in USL League Two, making six appearances, helping them to win the Valley Division. [9]

In March 2024, he signed a professional contract with Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro. [9] [10] He made his debut on September 29, 2024, against Chattanooga FC. [11] Toronto FC II exercised Wilson's contract option following the 2024 season. [12]

Personal life

He is the brother of fellow professional soccer player Armaan Wilson. [5]

Career statistics

As of October 6, 2024 [13]
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Woodbridge Strikers 2022 [8] League1 Ontario 110———110
Fort Wayne FC 2023 USL League Two 6010——70
Toronto FC II 2024 MLS Next Pro 20———20
Career total190100000200

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References

  1. ↑ "Shafique Wilson FAU profile". Florida Atlantic Owls .
  2. ↑ "Men's Soccer Announces 2021 Recruiting Class". Albany Great Danes . August 25, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Lucca's Buzzer-Beater Secures Victory over Lafayette 1-0". Albany Great Danes . September 10, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Wilson Named Co-Defender of the Week". Albany Great Danes . October 31, 2022.
  5. 1 2 "Shafique Wilson Albany profile". Albany Great Danes .
  6. ↑ "Men's Soccer Lands Two All-Conference Selections". Albany Great Danes . November 3, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Eight From Men's & Women's Soccer Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors". Albany Great Danes . November 22, 2023.
  8. 1 2 "Shafique Wilson 2022 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario .
  9. 1 2 "Toronto FC II sign Goalkeeper Shafique Wilson". Toronto FC . March 14, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Wilson Signs with Toronto FC II". Albany Great Danes . March 16, 2024.
  11. ↑ Kadbet, Nikk (September 29, 2024). "Match Recap: Toronto FC II 1-5 Chattanooga FC - September 29, 2024". Toronto FC .
  12. ↑ "Toronto FC II Announce Year-End Roster Moves". TorontoFC.ca. Toronto FC . Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  13. ↑ Shafique Wilson at Soccerway
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