Sami Keshavarz
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | August 18, 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Saanich, British Columbia, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Pacific FC | ||
| Number | 34 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Saanich Fusion FC | |||
| Vancouver Island Wave | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Pacific FC | 8 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 11, 2024 | |||
Sami Keshavarz, previously known as Sami Marvasti, (born August 18, 2006) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Pacific FC in the Canadian Premier League.
Early life
[edit]Keshavarz played youth soccer with Saanich Fusion FC, before later joining the Vancouver Island Wave.[1][2] In late 2023, he and some of his teammates from the VI Wave were invited to train with the Canadian women's national team to help in their preparation ahead of a friendly against Australia.[3]
Club career
[edit]In April 2023, he signed a developmental contract with Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League.[4] In April 2024, he signed another developmental contract with the club.[5][6] He made his professional debut on June 1, 2024 against Cavalry FC in a substitute appearance, and made his first professional start on September 7, 2024 against the HFX Wanderers.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Pacific FC extend Gazdov, sign three other young Canadian players". Canadian Premier League. April 12, 2023.
- ^ Longo, Jack (April 12, 2024). "PFC shows faith in youth development with signing of four young Canadian players". Pacific FC.
- ^ Tierney, Mitchell (December 4, 2023). "'They were in awe': How Pacific FC development players helped CanWNT prepare for Australia friendly". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ Moreton, Bailey (April 14, 2023). "Pacific FC signs two Island boys to roster". Saanich News.
- ^ "Pacific FC signs local product Sami Keshavarz: Midfielder from Wave Program joins PFC on second development contract". Pacific FC. April 3, 2024.
- ^ Jacques, John (April 3, 2024). "Pacific Adds 17-Year-Old Sami Keshavarz To Development Deal". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Rumsby, Mack (September 12, 2024). "Sami Keshavarz makes first professional start for Tridents two weeks after 18th birthday". Pacific FC.
External links
[edit]- Sami Keshavarz at Soccerway