Antonio Carlini

Antonio Carlini (born February 23, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro.

Antonio Carlini
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-02-23) February 23, 2001
Place of birth Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Toronto FC II
Number 85
Youth career
2013–2016 Ottawa South United
2017–2021 Toronto FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– Toronto FC II 30 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 29, 2021

Early life

Carlini was born in Ottawa, Ontario, and is of Italian descent.[1] Carlini began his youth career with Ottawa South United from U12 until U15,[2] before moving to join the Toronto FC Academy in 2017,[3] where he was eventually named captain of the academy team.[4]

Career

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.[5] 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,[6][7] also earning Team of the Week honours that week.[8] In 2021, he led the team in game winning goals with three.[9]

International career

In 2016, he was called up to the Canadian U15 national team camp.[10]

Career statistics

Club
As of October 29, 2021[11]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Continental Total
Division AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Toronto FC II 2019 USL League One 30–––30
2021 273–––273
Career total 303000000303

References
  1. Cardadeiro, Matthew (March 27, 2022). "Carlini ready to contribute for TFC II with new season on the horizon". Toronto Observer.
  2. "Force Academy Alumni: National Teams and Professional Players". Ottawa South United.
  3. Figueirdo Ferraz, Jose (March 27, 2022). "Midfielder Carlini ready to make impact for TFC II". Toronto Observer.
  4. Dailey, Chris (April 2020). "Antonio Carlini, a local kid with big dreams". Ottawa Pro Sports Management.
  5. "Toronto FC II Announces Trio of Signings". USL League One. July 2, 2020.
  6. "League One Fans' Choice Goal of the Week - Week 18". USL League One. August 9, 2021.
  7. "Toronto's Carlini Wins Fans' Choice Goal of the Month For August". USL League One. September 6, 2021.
  8. "Trio of Young Reds named to Week 18 USL League One Team of the Week". Toronto FC. August 9, 2021.
  9. "Toronto FC II sign Antonoglou, Carlini and Essoussi, Announce Initial Roster for MLS NEXT Pro". Toronto FC. March 18, 2022.
  10. "U-15 Men's Team [2016-03]". Canadian Soccer Association.
  11. Antonio Carlini at Soccerway
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