Theodore Yohannes Afework (born January 24, 2004) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for York United in the Canadian Premier League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Theodore Yohannes Afework | ||
| Date of birth | January 24, 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | York United | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Calgary Rangers SC | |||
| Calgary Blizzard SC | |||
| Calgary Foothills FC | |||
| 2017–2021 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | ||
| 2022–2023 | 1.FC Nürnberg | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | York United | 0 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Alliance United (loan) | 1 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2019 | Canada U15 | 5 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 24, 2023 | |||
Early life edit
Afework began playing youth soccer with Calgary Rangers SC at age four.[1] Afterwards he played with Calgary Blizzard SC and Calgary Foothills FC.[2] In August 2017, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy.[3] In early 2022, he joined the youth system of German club 1.FC Nürnberg.[4]
Club career edit
In March 2023, he signed a professional contract with York United in the Canadian Premier League.[2] His arrival to York will be delayed as he will remain in Europe, while recovering from surgery on his quadricep, joining York after his recovery.[5] He returned to action debuting on loan with York's League1 Ontario affiliate Alliance United FC on loan, scoring on June 24 against North Mississauga SC.[6][7]
International career edit
In 2019, he made his debut with the Canadian national program, when he was called to the Canada U15 team for the 2019 CONCACAF Boys' Under-15 Championship.[8] He was named to the provisional roster of the Canada U20 ahead of the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, although he was not ultimately named to the final roster.[9]
Career statistics edit
- As of June 24, 2023[10]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| York United FC | 2023 | Canadian Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |
| Alliance United FC (loan) | 2023[6] | League1 Ontario | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 1 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
References edit
- ^ Theo Afework at the Canadian Soccer Association
- ^ a b "York United announce signing of Canadian striker Theo Afework". York United FC. March 23, 2023.
- ^ "Theo Afework Whitecaps profile". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2021.
- ^ "Neues aus dem NLZ: Torreigen, Siege und ein Neuzugang" [News from the NLZ: goals, victories and a newcomer]. 1.FC Nürnberg (in German). February 7, 2022.
- ^ Hewitt, Thomas (March 24, 2023). "Afework will have to wait for minutes, but adds instant depth to York's attack". 13th Man Sports.
- ^ a b "Thoedore Yohannes Afework 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ "Weekly Rewind". League1 Ontario. June 27, 2023.
- ^ "Three 'Caps called up to Canada for Concacaf U-15 Championship". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. July 18, 2019.
- ^ Jacques, John (March 23, 2023). "York United Signs Canada U-20 Prospect Theo Afework". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Theo Afework at Soccerway
External links edit
- Theo Afework at Soccerway
- Theo Afework at FuPa