Kevaughn Tavernier

Kevaughn Tavernier
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-02-24) February 24, 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Forge FC
Number 37
Youth career
Brampton YSC
Glen Shields SC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023 Sigma FC 10 (2)
2023– Forge FC 7 (0)
2024– → Sigma FC (loan) 15 (15)
2024– → Sigma FC B (loan) 0 (0)
International career‡
2023 Canada U17 6 (0)
2024 Canada U20 2 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 28, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of February 27, 2024

Kevaughn Tavernier (born February 24, 2006) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Forge FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Tavernier played youth soccer with Glen Shields SC.[1]

Club career

In 2023, he began playing with Sigma FC in League1 Ontario.[2] In his season debut, he scored a brace, earning the league's performance of the week honour.[3]

In June 2023, he signed a developmental contract with Canadian Premier League club Forge FC.[4] On September 9, he made his professional debut in a substitute appearance against Cavalry FC;[5] he then made his first start the following week, on September 17, against Valour FC.[6] In October of the same year, he was a part of the Forge squad that won their fourth league title, following a 2–1 victory over Cavalry FC in the play-off final.[7][8] On February 13, 2024, Tavernier scored his first professional goal for Forge FC in a round one CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Mexican side Guadalajara.[9][10] In March 2024, he went on trial with AS Monaco's reserves.[11][12] In 2024, while playing with Sigma FC, he was named the League1 Ontario Young Player of the Season and a league Second Team All-Star.[13]

International career

Born in Canada, Tavernier is of Jamaican descent (where his mother was born).[14] In September 2023, he earned his first international call-up to the Canadian U17 team, ahead of a pair of friendlies against Brazil.[15] He then debuted for the team, in their first match on September 29.[16] In November 2023, Tavernier was named to the roster for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[17][18] He appeared in all three of the team's matches at the tournament.[19]

In February 2024, Tavernier was named to the Canadian U-20 side ahead of the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship qualifying tournament.[20][21] He scored in his debut for the under-20s on February 23, in an 8–0 win over Dominica.[citation needed]

Career statistics

As of match played August 28, 2024[22]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sigma FC 2023[2] League1 Ontario 10 2 – – – – 10 2
Forge FC 2023 Canadian Premier League 2 0 0 0 0 0 – – 2 0
2024 5 0 0 0 0 0 2[a] 1 – 7 1
Total 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 9 1
Sigma FC (loan) 2024 League1 Ontario Premier 15 15 – – – 2[b] 1 16 16
Sigma FC B (loan) 2024 League2 Ontario 0 0 2 0 – – – 2 0
Career total 32 17 2 0 0 0 2 1 2 1 38 19
  1. ^ Appearances in CONCACAF Champions Cup
  2. ^ Appearances in L1O Cup

Honours

Individual

  • League1 Ontario Premier Young Player of the Year Award: 2024[23]

References

  1. ^ "Glen Shields Juventus make heroic comeback to capture the U-18 Boys Ontario Futsal Cup". Ontario Soccer Association. March 17, 2022. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Kevaughn Tavernier 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario. Archived from the original on 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  3. ^ "The Big Interview: Kevaughn Tavernier on a season of firsts". League1 Ontario. October 10, 2023. Archived from the original on November 5, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  4. ^ "Forge FC sign three Canadians to development contracts". Forge FC. June 25, 2023. Archived from the original on June 25, 2023. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  5. ^ "Kevaughn Tavernier Makes History as Third Youngest Canadian to Score in Concacaf Champions Cup". Forge FC. February 15, 2024. Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  6. ^ Tierney, Mitchell (September 18, 2023). "Vancouver FC's Tahid, Forge's Tavernier called up by Canada U-17 for friendly matches against Brazil". Canadian Premier League. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  7. ^ Wharnsby, Tim (28 October 2023). "Borges scores 'Olimpico' goal as Forge FC completes comeback to win 4th CPL title". CBC. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  8. ^ Tierney, Mitchell (October 28, 2023). "HIGHLIGHTS + ANALYSIS: Forge wins 2023 North Star Cup, defeating Cavalry to lift fourth playoff crown (Oct. 28, 2023)". OneSoccer. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  9. ^ "Forge's Smyrniotis, Tavernier react to 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup second leg vs. Chivas Guadalajara". Canadian Premier League. February 14, 2024. Archived from the original on February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  10. ^ Tierney, Mitchell (February 14, 2024). "Forge FC 17-year-old Kevaughn Tavernier scores late screamer against Chivas Guadalajara". Canadian Premier League. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  11. ^ Entwistle, Luke (April 5, 2024). "Exclusive: Canada U20 winger Kevaughn Tavernier on trial at AS Monaco". Get Football. Archived from the original on April 6, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  12. ^ Jacques, John (April 5, 2024). "AS Monaco Taking Deep Look At Canada Youngster Kevaughn Tavernier". Northern Tribune. Archived from the original on April 6, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  13. ^ "Premier Division stars celebrated in 2024 awards". League1 Ontario. November 1, 2024.
  14. ^ Kevaughn Tavernier at the Canadian Soccer Association
  15. ^ "Forge FC attacker Kevaughn Tavernier earns U17 Canadian men's national team call up". Forge FC. September 18, 2023. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  16. ^ Jacques, John (October 3, 2023). "Trust The Kids: Tahid And Tavernier Both Feature For Canada U-17". Northern Tribune. Archived from the original on November 5, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  17. ^ "Kevaughn Tavernier called up to Canadian youth national team for the 2023 U-17 World Cup". Vancouver FC. November 2, 2023. Archived from the original on November 4, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  18. ^ Tierney, Mitchell (November 2, 2023). "'This will be the norm': Vancouver FC's Tahid, Forge's Tavernier named to Canada's squad for 2023 U-17 World Cup". Canadian Premier League. Archived from the original on November 4, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  19. ^ Tierney, Mitchell (December 5, 2023). "'A good test for us': CPLers Tahid, Tavernier reflect on their experience at 2023 U-17 World Cup with Canada". Canadian Premier League. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
  20. ^ "Forge FC attacker Kevaughn Tavernier called up U-20 Canadian Men's National Team". Vancouver FC. February 12, 2024. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  21. ^ Tierney, Mitchell (February 12, 2024). "Vancouver FC's Cameron, Forge's Tavernier named to Canada's roster for 2024 Concacaf U-20 Championship Qualifiers". Canadian Premier League. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  22. ^ Kevaughn Tavernier at Soccerway
  23. ^ "2024 Young Player Of The Year". League1 Ontario, Men’s Division. October 30, 2024. Retrieved October 30, 2024.