Themi Antonoglou

Themi Antonoglou

Antonoglou playing for Valour FC in 2024.
Personal information
Date of birth	(2001-06-02) June 2, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Defender, Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Valour FC
Number	30
Youth career
	West Toronto SC
2015–2021	Toronto FC
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018	Toronto FC III	1	(0)
2019–2022	Toronto FC II	25	(4)
2022	→ Toronto FC (loan)	1	(0)
2022–2023	Toronto FC	12	(0)
2022–2023	→ Toronto FC II (loan)	31	(4)
2024–	Valour FC	27	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 19, 2024

Themi Antonoglou (born June 2, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Antonoglou began his youth career with West Toronto SC, where he was scouted by Toronto FC Academy coach Danny Dichio, ^[1] and joined the academy in January 2015. ^{[2] [3]} He is of Greek descent. ^{[4] [5]}

Club career

Antonoglou takes a penalty kick in 2023 for Toronto FC II

While with Toronto FC Academy, he debuted for the senior academy team, Toronto FC III in League1 Ontario on September 18, 2018 against Vaughan Azzurri. ^[6] He made his debut at the professional level with Toronto FC II in USL League One in 2019 against the Richmond Kickers. ^[7] He officially joined Toronto FC II, signing his first professional contract in July 2020. ^[8] After recording his first professional assist on May 22 against North Texas SC, he scored his first professional goal on May 26 against FC Tucson. ^{[9] [10]} On April 15, 2022, he signed a short-term four-day loan with the first team, Toronto FC, ahead of their Major League Soccer match against the Philadelphia Union, ^[7] but was an unused substitute. ^[11] He signed additional short-term loans on April 23, April 29, and May 4. ^{[12] [13] [14]} and made his first appearance for Toronto FC on April 24, 2022 against New York City FC, in a substitute appearance. ^[15] He signed a permanent contract with Toronto FC on May 7. ^[16] He was later loaned back to the second team on May 14. ^[17] With the second team, he scored a brace in the Conference Finals on October 2, against Columbus Crew, first scoring a free kick in the final seconds of second half injury time to tie the game, and then scored a goal from the midfield line in extra time, although Toronto FC II ultimately was defeated 3-2. ^{[18] [19]} In 2023, he was again loaned to the second team. ^[20] At the end of the 2023 season, the club declined his option for the 2024 season. ^[21]

In February 2024, he signed with Canadian Premier League club Valour FC. ^{[22] [23] [24]} He made his debut on April 14 against Vancouver FC. ^[25] He scored his first goal for the club on July 28, 2024, in a 3-0 victory over Pacific FC. ^[26] In 2024, he led the league in assists and was nominated for the CPL Defender of the Year award. ^{[27] [28]} In addition, he was named to the CPL Best XI for 2024. ^[29] After the season, the club picked up his option for the 2025 season. ^{[30] [31]}

Career statistics

As of match played October 19, 2024 ^[32]

Club	Season	League			Playoffs		National Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Toronto FC III	2018 [33]	League1 Ontario	1	0	–		–		–		0	0	1	0
Toronto FC II	2019	USL League One	2	0	–		–		–		–		2	0
	2021		19	3	–		–		–		–		19	3
	2022	MLS Next Pro	4	1	0	0	–		–		–		4	1
	Total		25	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	25	4
Toronto FC (loan)	2022	Major League Soccer	1	0	–		0	0	–		–		1	0
Toronto FC			1	0	–		0	0	–		–		1	0
	2023		11	0	–		0	0	–		2 [a]	0	13	0
	Total		13	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	15	0
Toronto FC II (loan)	2022	MLS Next Pro	16	3	2	2	–		–		–		18	5
	2023		15	1	–		–		–		–		15	1
	Total		31	4	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	33	6
Valour FC	2024	Canadian Premier League	27	0	–		1	0	–		–		28	0
Career total			97	8	2	2	1	0	0	0	2	0	102	10

1. Appearances in Leagues Cup

Honours

Toronto FC

• Canadian Championship: 2020

References

1. Dailey, Chris (May 2020). "'It': Themi Antonoglou". Ottawa Pro Sports Management. Archived from the original on January 17, 2021.
2. Galindo, Peter (September 1, 2023). "Tactical breakdown: TFC's Themi Antonoglou has potential to be impact player". TFC Republic.
3. "Former Toronto FC defender Themi Antonoglou signs with CPL's Valour FC". The Globe & Mail . February 2, 2024.
4. Κωνσταντίνος Κωλαΐτης (Konstantinos Kolaitis) (October 3, 2022). "Θέμης Αντώνογλου: Ο Ελληνοκαναδός μπακ πέτυχε γκολάρα από τη σέντρα με την Τορόντο" [Themi Antonoglou: The Greek-Canadian defender scored a goal from the cross with Toronto]. Gazetta (in Greek).
5. Healey, Joshua (June 12, 2024). "CPL offers ex-TFC prospect Themi Antonoglou a fresh start". TFC Republic.
6. Halis, Irene (September 21, 2018). "Vaughan Takes Over Fourth Spot With Resounding 6-0 Defeat Of TFC III". League1 Ontario .
7. "Toronto FC sign Antonoglou and Pearlman to short-term agreement". Toronto FC . April 15, 2022.
8. "Toronto FC II Announces Trio of Signings". USL League One . July 2, 2020.
9. "Match Report: Toronto FC II Wins On League One Return". USL League One . May 23, 2021.
10. "Match Report: Tucson Bounces Back, Beats Toronto FC II". USL League One . May 27, 2021.
11. "Toronto FC hands Philadelphia Union its first loss of MLS season". Sportsnet . April 16, 2022.
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13. "Toronto FC sign Themi Antonoglou to short-term agreement". Toronto FC . April 29, 2022.
14. "Toronto FC sign Antonoglou, Franklin, Rothrock and Yeates to short-term agreements". Toronto FC . May 4, 2022.
15. Molinaro, John (April 27, 2022). "Toronto FC youngster Themi Antonoglou a 'whispering talent'". TFC Republic.
16. "Toronto adds Antonoglou, Franklin, Rothrock and Yeates to weekend roster". Toronto FC . May 7, 2022.
17. "Toronto FC loan Themi Antonoglou to Toronto FC II". Toronto FC . May 14, 2022.
18. Palermo, Adam (October 3, 2022). "Recap: Toronto FC II bows out of playoffs after extra time thriller in Columbus". Waking the Red.
19. "Nevídaný futbalový moment. Kanadský mladík prekvapil brankára z polovice ihriska" [An unprecedented football moment. The young Canadian surprised the goalkeeper from the middle of the field]. Sport.SK (in Slovak). October 3, 2022.
20. "Toronto FC loan Themi Antonoglou to Toronto FC II". Toronto FC . March 31, 2023.
21. "Toronto FC announce 2023 Roster Moves". Toronto FC . November 2, 2023.
22. "Valour FC sign Canadian defender Themi Antonoglou a contract". Valour FC . February 2, 2024.
23. Jacques, John (February 2, 2024). "Valour Adds TFC Full-Back Themi Antonoglou". Northern Tribune.
24. Tait, Ed (February 2, 2024). ""These kinds of players don't become available often."". Valour FC .
25. Rhodes, Benedict (April 15, 2024). "Match Analysis: Vancouver FC soar past Valour FC with second half scoring outburst". Canadian Premier League .
26. Tait, Ed (July 28, 2024). "Match Report: Pacific FC 0 Valour FC 3". Valour FC .
27. Tait, Ed (October 30, 2024). "Antonoglou nominated for CPL Defender of the Year". Valour FC .
28. "Achinioti-Jonsson, Antonoglou, Klomp Nominated for Canadian Premier League's 2024 Defender of the Year Award". Canadian Premier League . October 30, 2024.
29. "Antonoglou named to 2024 CPL Best XI". Valour FC . November 21, 2024.
30. "Valout FC exercise option on defender Themi Antonoglou's contract". Valour FC . January 16, 2025.
31. Jacques, John (January 16, 2025). "Valour Activates Antinoglou Option, But Many Others Depart". Northern Tribune.
32. Themi Antonoglou at Soccerway
33. "Themi Antonoglou 2018 L1O Statistics". League 1 Ontario.