Paul Amedume

Paul Amedume (born February 28, 2003) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a defender for American club North Texas SC, on loan from Pacific FC.

Paul Amedume
Personal information
Full name Paul Bello Amedume[1]
Date of birth (2003-02-28) February 28, 2003
Place of birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Midfielder, Defender
Club information
Current team
 North Texas SC
(on loan from Pacific FC)
Number 4
Youth career
Edmonton Internazionale SC
St. Nicholas Soccer Academy
BTB Academy
2017–2018 Vancouver Whitecaps
2019–2020 FC Edmonton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Pacific FC 1 (0)
2022– → North Texas SC (loan) 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 04:57, 3 April 2022 (UTC)

Early life

Amedume began playing youth soccer with Edmonton Internazionale SC, followed by the St. Nicholas Soccer Academy.[2] He began training with the BTB Academy in 2013.[3] In August 2017, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency Program.[4] In 2019, he played with the FC Edmonton U20 in the Alberta Major Soccer League.[5]

Club career

Pacific FC

Amedume began training with Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League in October 2021,[2] eventually signing a developmental contract with the club on October 26.[6] He made his debut on the same day, in a substitute appearance against FC Edmonton.[7]

Loan to North Texas

On February 28, 2022, Amedume was loaned to FC Dallas reserve team North Texas SC with an option to buy, rejoining recently departed Pacific manager Pah-Modou Kah.[8][9]

Career statistics
As of November 20, 2021[10]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Pacific FC 2021 Canadian Premier League 101000–20
Career total 1010000020

References
  1. Carrick, Buzz (February 10, 2022). "North Texas SC brings in Paul Bello Amedume on Loan from Pacific FC". 3rd Degree.
  2. Jacques, John (October 26, 2021). "Pacific Adds Amedume On Developmental Deal". Northern Tribune.
  3. "Vancouver Whitecaps Academy Select 2 BTB Players (2017)". BTB Academy. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021.
  4. "Paul Amedume Whitecaps Profile". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  5. "FC Edmonton U20 Player Statistics". Alberta Major Soccer League.
  6. "Paul Amedume joins Pacific FC - Arrives from BTB Soccer Academy". Transfrmarket. October 27, 2021.
  7. @BTBSoccerAcademy (October 26, 2021). "Pro debut…..history is made" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. "North Texas SC Acquires Defender Paul Bello Amedume on Loan from Pacific FC". FC Dallas. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  9. @Pacificfccpl (February 10, 2022). "Paul Amedume to North Texas SC Rightwards arrow Pacific FC has agreed to a 1 year loan with a purchase option with North Texas SC of MLS NEXT Pro" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. Paul Amedume at Soccerway
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