Shaun Saiko (born November 13, 1989) is a Canadian retired professional

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player.

Career

Club

After impressing during a trial, Saiko began his professional career with Middlesbrough in the English

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. Despite playing extensively with the reserves he never made a first team appearance for the club and was released at the end of the 2009-10 season. Returning home to Canada, he was signed by FC Edmonton of the new North American Soccer League in 2011. He scored the first goal in franchise history on April 9, 2011, in a 2-1 victory over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. The club re-signed Saiko for the 2012 season on October 12, 2011. In May 2012, he was named the NASL player of the month for his five goals and two assists, including a hat trick against the Carolina Railhawks. On November 5, 2013 it was announced that Saiko had been released from FC Edmonton. On November 26, 2013

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announced that Saiko has signed with the club for the 2014 season. Saiko made six appearances for a total of 183 minutes played, and scored one goal. He was released from his contract on August 6, 2014.

International

Saiko has played for Canadian national youth teams at U15, U20 and U23 levels, and was part of the Canadian team which took part in the 2009 CONCACAF U-20 Championship and attempted to qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

References

External links

FC Edmonton bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Saiko, Shaun 1989 births Living people Canadian soccer players Middlesbrough F.C. players FC Edmonton players Soccer people from Alberta Sportspeople from St. Albert, Alberta San Antonio Scorpions players North American Soccer League players Expatriate footballers in England Expatriate soccer players in the United States Canada men's youth international soccer players Canada men's under-23 international soccer players Association football midfielders Canadian expatriate soccer players Canadian expatriate sportspeople in England