Damiano Daniele Pecile (born April 11, 2002) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Serie B club Venezia.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Damiano Daniele Pecile[1] | ||
Date of birth | (2002-04-11) April 11, 2002 (age 20) | ||
Place of birth | Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada | ||
Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Venezia | ||
Number | 88 | ||
Youth career | |||
0000–2015 | Mountain United FC | ||
2015–2020 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020–2022 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 1 | (0) |
2021–2022 | → Venezia (loan) | 0 | (0) |
2022– | Venezia | 0 | (0) |
National team | |||
2019 | Canada U17 | 8 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 July 2022 |
Born in Burnaby, B.C Canada. Pecile signed as a homegrown player for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC on February 14, 2020.[2] On November 8, 2020, he made his MLS debut, coming on as a substitute in the final minutes of a 3–0 win over the LA Galaxy.[3]
On May 2, 2021, Pecile was loaned out to Italian side Venezia for one season.[4][5] In Italy, the midfielder featured as an over-age player for the club's Under-19 squad, which he captained, although he received several call-ups to the first team under head coach Paolo Zanetti, as well.[6]
On July 9, 2022, Venezia announced that Pecile had joined the club on a permanent deal.[7] He made his official debut for Venezia's senior team the next month on August 7, starting against Ascoli in a Coppa Italia match.[8]
Pecile is eligible to represent both countries at international level. So far, he has represented the former nation at Under-17 level.[6][7]
He participated in the 2019 CONCACAF U-17 Championship, where the Canadian national team finished fourth.[7]
Later that year, he was selected to Canada's final 21-man squad for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil. He would play in all three of Canada's group stage matches, as his side went winless and were eventually eliminated.[6][7]
Pecile has been described as a box-to-box midfielder, as he has shown versatility, a high work-rate, notable technical skills and good athleticism. Mainly used in a defensive role, he is also able to operate as a center-back, a holding playmaker or a mezzala. Moreover, his offensive abilities allow him to provide team-mates with assists or finish by himself.[6]
He holds Italian citizenship
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