Themi Antonoglou (born June 2, 2001) is a Canadian

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player who plays for

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Early life

Antonoglou began his youth career with West Toronto SC, where he was scouted by Toronto FC Academy coach Danny Dichio. He debuted for the senior academy team,

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in League1 Ontario on September 18, 2018 against Vaughan Azzurri. He is of Greek descent.

Career

While with Toronto FC Academy, he made his debut with

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in USL League One in 2019 against the

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. He officially joined Toronto FC II, signing his first professional contract in July 2020. After recording his first professional assist on May 22 against North Texas SC, he scored his first professional goal on May 26 against

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. On April 15, 2022, he signed a short-term four-day loan with the first team,

, ahead of their

match against the

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, but was an unused substitute. He signed additional short-term loans on April 23, April 29, and May 4. and made his first appearance for Toronto FC on April 24, 2022 against New York City FC, in a substitute appearance. He signed a permanent contract with

on May 7. He was later loaned back to the second team on May 14. With the second team, he scored a brace in the Conference Finals on October 2, against Columbus Crew, first scoring a free kick in the final seconds of second half injury time to tie the game, and then scored a goal from the midfield line in extra time, although Toronto FC II ultimately was defeated 3-2. In 2023, he was again loaned to the second team.

Career statistics

Honours

Toronto FC *

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Antonoglou, Themi 2001 births Living people Canadian soccer players Canadian people of Greek descent Association football defenders Toronto FC players Toronto FC II players USL League One players Soccer players from Toronto MLS Next Pro players Major League Soccer players League1 Ontario players Toronto FC Academy players