Antonio Frederick Michael Carlini (born February 23, 2001) is a Canadian

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player who plays as a midfielder.

Early life

Carlini was born in

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, Ontario, and is of Italian descent. Carlini began his youth career with Nepean Hotspurs SC at age six, later moving to

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from U12 until U15. In March 2016, he had a week-long trial with English club Crewe Alexandra. He joined the Toronto FC Academy in 2017, where he was eventually named captain of the academy team.

Club 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. He scored his first goal on July 1, 2021 against South Georgia Tormenta FC in a 2-1 victory. He won USL League One Goal of the Week and Goal of the Month honours for his goal on August 6, 2019 against the

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, also earning Team of the Week honours that week. In 2021, he led the team in game winning goals with three.

International career

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

Career statistics

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Carlini, Antonio 2001 births Living people Canadian men's soccer players Men's association football midfielders Toronto FC players Toronto FC II players USL League One players Soccer players from Ottawa Ottawa South United players MLS Next Pro players Toronto FC Academy players