Scott Firth (born 2 March 2001) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder.
![]() Firth with HFX Wanderers in 2021 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (2001-03-02) 2 March 2001 (age 21) | ||
Place of birth | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
Suburban FC | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019–2021 | HFX Wanderers | 20 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 November 2021 |
Before turning pro, Firth played youth soccer for local club Suburban FC.[1][2] In 2015 and 2016 he had trials with Portuguese clubs Sporting CP and Benfica.[3][4] In 2018 Firth was invited back for a second trial with Toronto FC of Major League Soccer.[5]
On 30 January 2019, Firth signed his first professional contract with his hometown club, HFX Wanderers, becoming the first Nova Scotian to sign for the new Canadian Premier League side.[1] On 4 May 2019, Firth made his debut as a substitute in the club's inaugural home match.[6] He made eight league appearances that season and one in the Canadian Championship.[6] On 19 November 2019, Firth re-signed with Halifax for the 2020 season.[7] He departed the club at the end of the 2021 season.[8]
HFX Wanderers