Anthony Novak

Anthony Joseph Novak (born 27 March 1994) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Cavalry FC of the Canadian Premier League.

Anthony Novak
Novak (front) in 2019 with Forge FC
Personal information
Full name Anthony Joseph Novak
Date of birth (1994-03-27) 27 March 1994
Place of birth Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Cavalry FC
Number 9
Youth career
Wexford SC
Toronto Lynx
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2015 Lake Erie Storm 65 (14)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2014 Toronto Lynx 21
2015–2018 Oakville Blue Devils 39 (28)
2019–2020 Forge FC 24 (8)
2021 Condeixa 6 (0)
2021– Cavalry FC 24 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 16, 2021

Club career

Early career

Novak began playing soccer in his hometown of Pickering, Ontario before joining the youth programme of the Toronto Lynx at age 14.[1] In 2012, he began attending Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio, where he would play four seasons of NCAA Division II soccer.[1][2] From 2012[3] to 2014, he played for the Toronto Lynx in the USL Premier Development League.[4][5] He appeared in one match in 2012, eight in 2013,[3] and scored one goal in twelve matches in 2014.[6]

Oakville Blue Devils

In 2015 Novak re-signed with the Lynx organization, which rebranded as the Oakville Blue Devils upon moving to League1 Ontario.[7] In 2016, Novak made two league appearances for Oakville.[8] The following season, he made 21 appearances, scoring 10 goals.[9] In his final season with Oakville in 2018, Novak scored 18 goals in 16 league appearances and added another two in two playoff appearances, winning the League1 Ontario golden boot.[10][2]

Forge FC

On 3 April 2019 Novak signed his first professional contract with Canadian Premier League side Forge FC, playing in both the club's and the league's first professional season.[2] On 8 May 2019, he made his debut as a starter against Pacific FC and scored the opening goal of the match in the 3rd minute.[11] He won the league with Forge in both 2019 and 2020, playing an important parth in both championships.[12]

Condeixa

On 12 February 2021, Novak signed his first contract abroad with Campeonato de Portugal side Clube Condeixa.[13] The move transpired quickly, as a result of his agent having a partnership with a player agency in Portugal. Condeixa were impressed with his highlight reel from Forge and offered him a contract if he could come immediately and Novak accepted and was off to Portugal within twenty-four hours.[14] He went on to make six appearances for the club that season, including two starts.[11]

Cavalry FC

On 20 April 2021, Novak returned to the Canadian Premier League, signing with Forge's rivals, Cavalry FC.[15] In January 2022, it was announced Novak would return for the 2022 season, his second with the club.[16]

Honours

Club

Forge FC

References
  1. Brad Kelly (19 August 2012). "Pickering's Anthony Novak picks Lake Erie College". durhamregion.com. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  2. "Forge inks former L1O top scorer Anthony Novak, defender Klaidi Cela". Canadian Premier League. 3 April 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  3. "Soccerstats profile". soccerstats.us. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  4. "June 9, 2013 PDL--Toronto Lynx vs River City Rovers". rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  5. "May 18, 2014--Toronto Lynx vs K-W United". rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  6. "2014 PDL Stats". USL PDL. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  7. "Oakville Blue Devils - 2015 Season Outlook". League1 Ontario. 26 April 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  8. "Anthony Novak 2016". League1 Ontario. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  9. "Anthony Novak 2017". League1 Ontario. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  10. "Anthony Novak 2018". League1 Ontario. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  11. "Anthony Novak". Soccerway. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  12. "Cavalry adds champion forward Novak". calgarysun. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  13. John Jacques (12 February 2021). "Clube Condeixa Signs Anthony Novak". Northern Tribune. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  14. Jacques, John (March 27, 2021). "Novak On Clube Condeixa, Forge, And Climbing His Career Ladder". Northern Tribune.
  15. Charlie O'Connor-Clarke (20 April 2021). "Former Forge striker Anthony Novak signs with Cavalry FC". Canadian Premier League. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  16. "Cavalry FC Secures Key Core Pieces for 2022 Canadian Premier League Season". Cavalry FC. January 21, 2022.
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