Simon Triantafillou

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Simon Triantafillou
Simon Triantafillou, FC Edmonton.jpg
Triantafillou in 2022 with FC Edmonton
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-08-25) August 25, 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Burlington SC
Number 19
Youth career
Sigma FC
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2017–2020 Syracuse Orange 66 (4)
2021 Providence Friars 21 (1)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2015–2019 Sigma FC 38+ (3)
2022 Forge FC 0 (0)
2022 Pacific FC 0 (0)
2022 → FC Edmonton (loan) 26 (0)
2023– Burlington SC 22 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 14, 2024

Simon Triantafillou (born August 25, 1999) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Burlington SC in League1 Ontario.

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Early life

Triantafillou joined the youth system of Sigma FC at age 11. [1] He later had a two-week trial with Belgian club Genk. [1]

College career

In 2017, he committed to attend Syracuse University, where he would play for the men's soccer team. [2] [3] He recorded his first assist on October 25, 2017, against the Boston College Eagles. [4] He scored his first goal on September 6, 2019, against the Yale Bulldogs. [5] [6] In 2020, for his senior season, he was named team captain, [4] and he was named to the All-ACC Academic Team. [7] He was also awarded the Dean Foty Award, which is awarded to the Syracuse player with the most positive influence on the team's attitude. [8]

After graduating from Syracuse, he moved to Providence College for a graduate degree and played for the men's soccer for his final season of eligibility. [9] He scored his only goal on October 13 in a 3–0 win against the number 1 ranked Georgetown Hoyas. [10] He appeared in 21 matches for Providence, leading the team that season with six assists. [11]

Club career

He played in League1 Ontario with Sigma FC. [12] [13] [14] [15] With Sigma, he served as team captain for a period. [16] He scored his first goal on May 18, 2018, against Master's FA. [17]

In February 2022, he signed a contract with Canadian Premier League club Forge FC, [18] ahead of their CONCACAF Champions League matches against Cruz Azul, but did not appear in either match. [19]

In April 2022, he signed a contract with Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League, immediately being loaned to fellow CPL club FC Edmonton. [20] [21]

In 2023, he played with Burlington SC in League1 Ontario. [22] In 2024, he was named a league Second Team All-Star. [23]

International career

In 2014, he attended a national team camp for the Canada U15 team. [24]

References

  1. 1 2 Hamer, Alex (October 12, 2020). "Simon Triantafillou's versatility allows for latest position switch at SU". The Daily Orange .
  2. ↑ Haller, Steve (February 2, 2017). "Syracuse men's soccer brings in three midfield targets for National Signing Day". Nunes Magician.
  3. ↑ Kramer, Lindsay (February 2, 2017). "Syracuse soccer pulls in highly ranked recruiting class". Syracuse University .
  4. 1 2 "Simon Triantafillou Syracuse profile". Syracuse Orange .
  5. ↑ "Orange, Bulldogs Play to 1-1 Tie". Syracuse Orange . September 6, 2019.
  6. ↑ Davis, Zoe (September 7, 2019). "SU men's soccer settle for tie against Yale". The News House.
  7. ↑ "Orange trio named to All-ACC Academic Team". Syracuse Orange . June 16, 2021.
  8. ↑ @CuseMSOC (May 21, 2021). "The Dean Foti Award" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  9. ↑ "Simon Triantafillou Providence profile". Providence Friars .
  10. ↑ "No. 20 Men's Soccer Upsets No. 1 Georgetown, 3-0". Providence Friars . October 13, 2021.
  11. ↑ "FC Edmonton acquires midfielder Simon Triantafillou". Canadian Premier League . April 15, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Simon Triantafillou 2016 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario .
  13. ↑ "Simon Triantafillou 2017 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario .
  14. ↑ "Simon Triantafillou 2018 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario .
  15. ↑ "Simon Triantafillou 2019 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario .
  16. ↑ Jacques, John (January 9, 2022). "Who Are The Canadians In The MLS SuperDraft?". Northern Tribune.
  17. ↑ "North Mississauga Shutout FC London, While Vaughan, Sigma Just Get Past Their Opponents". League1 Ontario . May 19, 2019.
  18. ↑ Jacques, John (February 15, 2022). "Running Through The Six: A Look At Forge's New Signings". Northern Tribune.
  19. ↑ Jacques, John (April 15, 2022). "Pacific Signs Simon Triantafillou, Sends To Edmonton". Northern Tribune.
  20. ↑ Honeysett, Brett (April 15, 2022). "Pacific FC completes sign and loan of midfielder Simon Triantafillou to FC Edmonton". Victoria Now.
  21. ↑ Heidenreich, Phil (April 15, 2022). "FC Edmonton brings in new midfielder ahead of Friday's match against York United FC". Global News .
  22. ↑ "Simon Triantafillou 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario .
  23. ↑ "Premier Division stars celebrated in 2024 awards". League1 Ontario . November 1, 2024.
  24. ↑ Simon Triantafillou at the Canadian Soccer Association
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