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Antonio Frederick Michael Carlini (born February 23, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro.

Antonio Carlini

Personal information
Full name	Antonio Frederick Michael Carlini[1]
Date of birth	(2001-02-23) February 23, 2001 (age 21)
Place of birth	Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Toronto FC II
Number	85
Youth career
	Nepean Hotspurs SC
2013–2016	Ottawa South United
2017–2021	Toronto FC
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–	Toronto FC II	38	(4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 18, 2022

Early life

Carlini was born in Ottawa, Ontario, and is of Italian descent.[2] Carlini began his youth career with Nepean Hotspurs SC at age six,[1] later moving to Ottawa South United from U12 until U15.[3] In March 2016, he had a week-long trial with English club Crewe Alexandra.[4] He joined the Toronto FC Academy in 2017,[5] where he was eventually named captain of the academy team.[6]

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.[7] He won USL League One Goal of the Week and Goal of the Month honours for his goal on August 6, 2019 against the Richmond Kickers,[8][9] also earning Team of the Week honours that week.[10] In 2021, he led the team in game winning goals with three.[11]

International career

In 2016, he was called up to the Canadian U15 national team camp.[12]

Career statistics

Club

As of October 2, 2022[13]

Club	Season	League			Playoffs		Domestic Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Toronto FC II	2019	USL League One	3	0	–		–		–		3	0
	2021		27	3	–		–		–		27	3
	2022	MLS Next Pro	8	1	2	0	–		–		10	1
Career total			38	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	40	4

References

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