Federico Peña (born 30 March 1999) is a Trinidadian professional footballer who plays for Valour FC.
![]() Peña with Valour FC in 2021 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Federico Peña | ||
Date of birth | (1999-03-30) 30 March 1999 (age 23) | ||
Place of birth | Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | ||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Fullback / Winger | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Valour FC | ||
Number | 77 | ||
Youth career | |||
2009–2013 | South End United | ||
2013–2015 | Bonivital | ||
2015–2017 | Granite United | ||
2017 | Gent | ||
2018 | Standard Liège | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019– | Valour FC | 59 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2021– | Trinidad and Tobago | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 October 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 February 2021 |
After arriving in Canada, Peña played soccer with Winnipeg side South End United SC from 2009 until 2013, when he joined Bonivital SC.[1] He later left Bonivital in 2015 when he joined Granite United.[1]
In 2017, Peña made his first move overseas, signing with Belgian First Division A side Gent, where he played for the U21s while training with the first team.[1] The following year, he switched to Standard Liège.[1]
In March 2019, Peña went on trial with Canadian Premier League side Valour FC in his hometown of Winnipeg.[2] He ultimately signed with Valour on 3 April 2019.[1] On 16 May 2019, he made his professional debut as a substitute in a 2–0 loss to Forge FC.[3]
In January 2022, Peña re-signed with Valour.[4]
Peña is eligible to represent both Canada or Trinidad and Tobago internationally. In 2013 and 2014, Peña participated in two Canadian under-15 identification camps.[5]
On 27 January 2021, Peña was called up by Trinidad and Tobago for a friendly against the United States.[6] He made his debut as a starter in the match on 31 January.[7]
Peña grew up in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago before emigrating to Canada with his family in 2009, where they settled in Winnipeg, Manitoba.[1][8]
Valour FC – current squad | |
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