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Gabriel Mikina
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-05-05) May 5, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Defender, Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 St. Louis City 2
Number 50
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022 Niagara Purple Eagles 42 (12)
2023 Syracuse Orange 21 (5)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 North Toronto Nitros 31 (8)
2024– St. Louis City 2 23 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2024

Gabriel Mikina (born May 5, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for St. Louis City 2 in MLS Next Pro.

College career

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In 2020, Mikina began attending Niagara University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[1][2] On March 28, 2021, he scored his first collegiate goal in a victory over the Canisius Golden Griffins.[3] In 2021, he was named to the MAAC All-Academic Team.[4] After playing as a midfielder in his first to seasons, he transitioned to centre-back for the 2022 season.[5] In his junior season in 2022, he was twice named the MAAC Offensive Player of the Week in October,[6][7] and was once again named to the All-Academic Team.[8]

In 2023, he transferred to Syracuse University to play for the men's soccer team for his senior season.[9][10] At the end of the season, he was named to the All-ACC Academic Team, Academic All-District Team, and the Academic All-America Third Team.[11][12][13]

Club career

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From 2021 to 2023, Mikina played with the North Toronto Nitros in League1 Ontario.[14][15] At North Toronto, he transitioned from a midfielder to a centre-back.[16]

In February 2024, Mikina signed a professional contract with St. Louis City 2 in MLS Next Pro.[17][18]

Career statistics

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As of June 16, 2024[19]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
North Toronto Nitros 2021[20] League1 Ontario 2 0 — — — 2 0
2022[21] 16 4 0 0 — — 16 4
2023[22] 13 4 — — — 13 4
Total 31 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 8
St. Louis City 2 2024 MLS Next Pro 9 0 — — — 9 0
Career total 40 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 8

References

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  1. ^ "Boyle Adds Standout Trio To Incoming Class". Niagara Purple Eagles. June 23, 2020.
  2. ^ "Gabriel Mikina Niagara profile". Niagara Purple Eagles.
  3. ^ "Dominant Niagara Topples Canisius". Niagara Purple Eagles. March 28, 2021.
  4. ^ "Dallmann Named To All-MAAC First Team, NU Lands Program Record 17 On All-Academic Team". Niagara Purple Eagles. November 8, 2021.
  5. ^ Wolf, Zak (November 6, 2023). "Gabriel Mikina's versatility transformed Syracuse's midfield". The Daily Orange.
  6. ^ "Mikina Named MAAC Offensive Player of the Week". Niagara Purple Eagles. October 3, 2022.
  7. ^ "Mikina Earns MAAC Offensive Player of the Week Honors". Niagara Purple Eagles. October 17, 2022.
  8. ^ "Hasse & Almeida Earn Postseason Honors". Niagara Purple Eagles. November 7, 2022.
  9. ^ "Men's Soccer Welcomes 10 to 2023 Roster". Syracuse Orange. August 7, 2023.
  10. ^ "Gabriel Mikina Syracuse profile". Syracuse Orange.
  11. ^ "Edwards, Mikina Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors". Syracuse Orange. November 21, 2023.
  12. ^ "Mikina Earns CSC All-America Honors". Syracuse Orange. December 19, 2023.
  13. ^ "Mikina Signs Contract with St. Louis CITY2". Syracuse Orange. February 2, 2024.
  14. ^ "Gabriel Mikina discusses his NT best bits, college soccer, and professional aspirations". North Toronto Nitros. September 15, 2023.
  15. ^ Andrews, Cooper (September 12, 2023). "Gabriel Mikina, Emmanuel Obiefuna's relationship transcends the soccer field". The Daily Orange.
  16. ^ "Gabriel Mikina discusses his NT best bits, college soccer, and professional aspirations". North Toronto Nitros. September 15, 2023.
  17. ^ "Mikina Signs Contract with St. Louis CITY2". Niagara Purple Eagles. February 2, 2024.
  18. ^ "St Louis CITY2 Adds Six New Players Ahead of 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Season". St. Louis City SC. February 2, 2024.
  19. ^ Gabriel Mikina at Soccerway
  20. ^ "Gabriel Mikina 2021 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  21. ^ "Gabriel Mikina 2022 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  22. ^ "Gabriel Mikina 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
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