Cristian Campagna (born November 29, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for the HFX Wanderers of the Canadian Premier League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (2001-11-29) November 29, 2001 (age 20) | ||
| Place of birth | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | HFX Wanderers | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Surrey United SC | |||
| Vancouver Whitecaps | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | Albany Great Danes | 9 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022 | Whitecaps FC 2 | 19 | (0) |
| 2022– | HFX Wanderers | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 9, 2022 | |||
Born in Vancouver, he moved to nearby Surrey at age 2, where he began playing soccer at age four with Surrey United SC.[1] In August 2015, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy and began playing for the Vancouver Whitecaps U23 in 2021.[2]
In June 2020, he committed to the University at Albany, SUNY to play for the men's soccer team.[3] He made his debut on February 19, 2021 against the Syracuse Orange.[4] After starting all nine games, he was named an America East All-Rookie selection.[5] He was also named to the FTF Canada All-Freshman First Team.[6] He departed Albany after one season.[7]
In March 2022, he signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro.[8] He made his professional debut on March 26 against Houston Dynamo 2.[9] He served as team captain during his time with WFC2.[10]
In August 2022, Campagna signed a contract through the 2023 season, with an option for 2024, with Canadian Premier League club HFX wanderers.[11] He made his debut on August 28 against FC Edmonton.[12] In November 2022, Campagna joined 2. Bundesliga side 1. FC Nürnberg on an off-season training stint.[13]
He played for Western Canada at the Danone Nations Cup national final in 2013.[7] In February 2016, he was called up to a national youth team camp for the first time with the Canada U15.[1]
In 2021 and 2022, he was a regular training squad member (despite not being an official call-up) with the Canadian national team during their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification schedule.[14][15]
He is the older brother of fellow professional soccer player Matteo Campagna.[16]
HFX Wanderers FC – current squad | |
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