Antonio Carlini
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Antonio Frederick Michael Carlini[1] | ||
| Date of birth | February 23, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Nepean Hotspurs SC | |||
| 2013–2016 | Ottawa South United | ||
| 2017–2021 | Toronto FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2022 | Toronto FC II | 38 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 15, 2022 | |||
Antonio Frederick Michael Carlini (born February 23, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a midfielder.
Early life[edit]
Carlini was born in Ottawa, Ontario, and is of Italian descent.[2] Carlini began his youth career with Nepean Hotspurs SC at age six,[1] later moving to Ottawa South United from U12 until U15.[3] In March 2016, he had a week-long trial with English club Crewe Alexandra.[4] He joined the Toronto FC Academy in 2017,[5] where he was eventually named captain of the academy team.[6]
Club career[edit]
While with the TFC Academy, he made his debut for Toronto FC II in USL League One in 2019 against South Georgia Tormenta FC. He officially signed a professional contract with Toronto FC II in July 2020.[7] He scored his first goal on July 1, 2021 against South Georgia Tormenta FC in a 2-1 victory.[8] He won USL League One Goal of the Week and Goal of the Month honours for his goal on August 6, 2019 against the Richmond Kickers,[9][10] also earning Team of the Week honours that week.[11] In 2021, he led the team in game winning goals with three.[12]
International career[edit]
In 2016, he was called up to the Canadian U15 national team camp.[13]
Career statistics[edit]
- As of October 2, 2022[14]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Toronto FC II | 2019 | USL League One | 3 | 0 | – | – | – | 3 | 0 | |||
| 2021 | 27 | 3 | – | – | – | 27 | 3 | |||||
| 2022 | MLS Next Pro | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 10 | 1 | |||
| Career total | 38 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 4 | ||
References[edit]
- ^ a b Antonio Carlini at the Canadian Soccer Association
- ^ Cardadeiro, Matthew (March 27, 2022). "Carlini ready to contribute for TFC II with new season on the horizon". Toronto Observer.
- ^ "Force Academy Alumni: National Teams and Professional Players". Ottawa South United.
- ^ "England tour, trials, and Team Canada training for OSU 2001 boys". Ottawa Sportspage. April 2016. p. 7. Archived from the original on November 13, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ Figueirdo Ferraz, Jose (March 27, 2022). "Midfielder Carlini ready to make impact for TFC II". Toronto Observer.
- ^ Dailey, Chris (April 2020). "Antonio Carlini, a local kid with big dreams". Ottawa Pro Sports Management.
- ^ "Toronto FC II Announces Trio of Signings". USL League One. July 2, 2020.
- ^ Steiner, Ben (July 1, 2021). "TFC II finish busy stretch with a win against South Georgia Tormenta". Waking the Red.
- ^ "League One Fans' Choice Goal of the Week - Week 18". USL League One. August 9, 2021.
- ^ "Toronto's Carlini Wins Fans' Choice Goal of the Month For August". USL League One. September 6, 2021.
- ^ "Trio of Young Reds named to Week 18 USL League One Team of the Week". Toronto FC. August 9, 2021.
- ^ "Toronto FC II sign Antonoglou, Carlini and Essoussi, Announce Initial Roster for MLS NEXT Pro". Toronto FC. March 18, 2022.
- ^ "U-15 Men's Team [2016-03]". Canadian Soccer Association.
- ^ Antonio Carlini at Soccerway