Simon Triantafillou

Simon Triantafillou
Triantafillou during warm-up
Triantafillou in 2022 with FC Edmonton
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-08-25) August 25, 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Burlington SC
Number 19
Youth career
Sigma FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2020 Syracuse Orange 66 (4)
2021 Providence Friars 21 (1)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2019 Sigma FC 38+ (3)
2022 Forge FC 0 (0)
2022 Pacific FC 0 (0)
2022 → FC Edmonton (loan) 26 (0)
2023– Burlington SC 22 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 14, 2024

Simon Triantafillou (born August 25, 1999) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Burlington SC in League1 Ontario.

Early life

Triantafillou joined the youth system of Sigma FC at age 11.[1] He later had a two-week trial with Belgian club Genk.[1]

College career

In 2017, he committed to attend Syracuse University, where he would play for the men's soccer team.[2][3] He recorded his first assist on October 25, 2017, against the Boston College Eagles.[4] He scored his first goal on September 6, 2019, against the Yale Bulldogs.[5][6] In 2020, for his senior season, he was named team captain,[4] and he was named to the All-ACC Academic Team.[7] He was also awarded the Dean Foty Award, which is awarded to the Syracuse player with the most positive influence on the team's attitude.[8]

After graduating from Syracuse, he moved to Providence College for a graduate degree and played for the men's soccer for his final season of eligibility.[9] He scored his only goal on October 13 in a 3–0 win against the number 1 ranked Georgetown Hoyas.[10] He appeared in 21 matches for Providence, leading the team that season with six assists.[11]

Club career

He played in League1 Ontario with Sigma FC.[12][13][14][15] With Sigma, he served as team captain for a period.[16] He scored his first goal on May 18, 2018, against Master's FA.[17]

In February 2022, he signed a contract with Canadian Premier League club Forge FC,[18] ahead of their CONCACAF Champions League matches against Cruz Azul, but did not appear in either match.[19]

In April 2022, he signed a contract with Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League, immediately being loaned to fellow CPL club FC Edmonton.[20][21]

In 2023, he played with Burlington SC in League1 Ontario.[22] In 2024, he was named a league Second Team All-Star.[23]

International career

In 2014, he attended a national team camp for the Canada U15 team.[24]

References

  1. ^ a b Hamer, Alex (October 12, 2020). "Simon Triantafillou's versatility allows for latest position switch at SU". The Daily Orange.
  2. ^ Haller, Steve (February 2, 2017). "Syracuse men's soccer brings in three midfield targets for National Signing Day". Nunes Magician.
  3. ^ Kramer, Lindsay (February 2, 2017). "Syracuse soccer pulls in highly ranked recruiting class". Syracuse University.
  4. ^ a b "Simon Triantafillou Syracuse profile". Syracuse Orange.
  5. ^ "Orange, Bulldogs Play to 1-1 Tie". Syracuse Orange. September 6, 2019.
  6. ^ Davis, Zoe (September 7, 2019). "SU men's soccer settle for tie against Yale". The News House.
  7. ^ "Orange trio named to All-ACC Academic Team". Syracuse Orange. June 16, 2021.
  8. ^ @CuseMSOC (May 21, 2021). "The Dean Foti Award" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  9. ^ "Simon Triantafillou Providence profile". Providence Friars.
  10. ^ "No. 20 Men's Soccer Upsets No. 1 Georgetown, 3-0". Providence Friars. October 13, 2021.
  11. ^ "FC Edmonton acquires midfielder Simon Triantafillou". Canadian Premier League. April 15, 2022.
  12. ^ "Simon Triantafillou 2016 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  13. ^ "Simon Triantafillou 2017 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  14. ^ "Simon Triantafillou 2018 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  15. ^ "Simon Triantafillou 2019 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  16. ^ Jacques, John (January 9, 2022). "Who Are The Canadians In The MLS SuperDraft?". Northern Tribune.
  17. ^ "North Mississauga Shutout FC London, While Vaughan, Sigma Just Get Past Their Opponents". League1 Ontario. May 19, 2019.
  18. ^ Jacques, John (February 15, 2022). "Running Through The Six: A Look At Forge's New Signings". Northern Tribune.
  19. ^ Jacques, John (April 15, 2022). "Pacific Signs Simon Triantafillou, Sends To Edmonton". Northern Tribune.
  20. ^ Honeysett, Brett (April 15, 2022). "Pacific FC completes sign and loan of midfielder Simon Triantafillou to FC Edmonton". Victoria Now.
  21. ^ Heidenreich, Phil (April 15, 2022). "FC Edmonton brings in new midfielder ahead of Friday's match against York United FC". Global News.
  22. ^ "Simon Triantafillou 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  23. ^ "Premier Division stars celebrated in 2024 awards". League1 Ontario. November 1, 2024.
  24. ^ Simon Triantafillou at the Canadian Soccer Association