Gianfranco Facchineri
Gianfranco Facchineri (born 27 April 2002) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as an centre-back for Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 27 April 2002 | ||
Place of birth | Windsor, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Vancouver Whitecaps | ||
Number | 34 | ||
Youth career | |||
Windsor Ciociaro | |||
Windsor FC Nationals | |||
Vardar SC | |||
2018–2020 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020– | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 0 | (0) |
2020 | → Atlético Ottawa (loan) | 5 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2019 | Canada U17 | 7 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 4 October 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 19 August 2020 |
Early life
Facchineri was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario.[1] He played youth soccer with local clubs Windsor Ciociaro SC, Windsor Soccer Club and Windsor FC Nationals, and later American club Vardar SC.[1]
Club career
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
In 2018, Facchineri joined the academy of MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[1] On 23 January 2020, he signed a first-team Homegrown Player contract with the Whitecaps.[2]
Loan to Atlético Ottawa
On 6 July 2020, Facchineri was loaned to Canadian Premier League side Atlético Ottawa.[3] He made his professional debut on August 19 against Valour FC.[4]
International career
In 2016 and 2017, Facchineri participated in three under-15 identification camps organized by the Canadian Soccer Association.[5] In 2019, Facchineri was called up to the Canadian under-17 team for the 2019 CONCACAF U-17 Championship, where he made four appearances and was named co-captain of the team.[5][6] He subsequently played for the under-17s at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup, making three more appearances.[5]
References
- "Gianfranco Facchineri". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- Michael McColl (23 January 2020). ""A lot of work ahead" but standout centre back Gianfranco Facchineri's mentality and work ethic earns him a MLS homegrown deal with the Whitecaps". Away From The Numbers. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- "Whitecaps FC loan Gianfranco Facchineri to Atlético Ottawa". Canadian Premier League. 6 July 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (August 19, 2020). "Second-half onslaught lifts Valour FC over 10-men Atlético Ottawa".
- "Gianfrance Facchineri". Canada Soccer. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- "Gianfranco Facchineri". Major League Soccer. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
External links
- Gianfranco Facchineri at the Canadian Soccer Association (also available in French)
- Gianfranco Facchineri at Soccerway