Jacob Carlos

Jacob Carlos
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-07-12) July 12, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Scrosoppi FC
Number 9
Youth career
Erin Mills Eagles
2016–2017 IK Frej
2017–2018 Académico de Viseu
2017–2018 Erin Mills Eagles
2018–2020 Toronto FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Ryerson Rams 12 (2)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 Valour FC 12 (0)
2023 North Toronto Nitros 4 (1)
2024– Scrosoppi FC 22 (10)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 4, 2024

Jacob Carlos (born July 12, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Scrosoppi FC in League1 Ontario.

Early life

Carlos played youth soccer with the Erin Mills Eagles. In 2016, he joined the youth system of Swedish club IK Frej.[1] In 2017, he joined the youth system of Portuguese club Académico de Viseu.[2] He also played with his former club Erin Mills Eagles during the 2017 and 2018 summers, winning Ontario Cups both years,[3] winning a total of three during his youth career.[4] In 2018, he joined the Toronto FC Academy.[2][5]

University career

In 2020, he began attending Ryerson University, where he would play for the men's soccer team.[6] His debut was delayed until the 2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During his rookie season he scored two goals and added two assists in 11 games.[7] He did not return to the school team in 2022.[8]

Club career

Carlos was selected in the second round (11th overall) by Canadian Premier League club Valour FC in the 2022 CPL-U Sports Draft.[9] On April 1, he signed a developmental contract with the club for the 2022 season.[10] He made his debut on April 10, in a substitute appearance against FC Edmonton.[11]

In April 2023, he joined the North Toronto Nitros in League1 Ontario.[12]

In 2024, he played with Scrosoppi FC in League1 Ontario and was named a league First Team All-Star.[13]

Career statistics

As of match played September 4, 2024[14]
Club statistics
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Valour FC 2022 Canadian Premier League 12 0 — 1 0 — 13 0
North Toronto Nitros 2023[15] League1 Ontario 4 1 — — — 1 0
Scrosoppi FC 2024 League1 Ontario Premier 22 10 — — 1 0 23 10
Career total 38 11 0 0 1 0 1 0 40 11

References

  1. ^ Jacques, John (April 1, 2022). "Valour Adds U-SPORTS Talent Jacob Carlos". Northern Tribune.
  2. ^ a b Lopez, Daniella (October 31, 2021). "Meet the Rooks: Rams men's soccer midfielder Jacob Carlos". The Eye Opener.
  3. ^ "Jacob Carlos CV" (PDF). Furure Soccer.
  4. ^ "Jacon Carlos Ryerson profile". Ryerson Rams.
  5. ^ Tait, Ed (April 1, 2022). ""I'll never get comfortable because I want to keep progressing in this game and getting better."". Valour FC.
  6. ^ Riga, Emile (April 9, 2020). "Jacob Carlos signs with men's soccer for September start". Ryerson Rams.
  7. ^ Godfrey, Hayden (January 20, 2022). "Rams midfielder Jacob Carlos drafted by CPL's Valour FC". Ryerson Rams.
  8. ^ Syed, Nashra. "Life after El-Chanti begins for TMU Bold men's soccer team". The Eye Opener.
  9. ^ Tait, Ed (January 20, 2022). "Valour FC select two players in CPL-U Sports Draft". Valour FC.
  10. ^ "Valour FC sign CPL U-Sports Draft Pick Jacob Carlos". Valour FC. April 1, 2022.
  11. ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (April 10, 2022). "Late Warschewski stunner bags draw for FC Edmonton against Valour". Canadian Premier League.
  12. ^ Jacques, John (April 4, 2023). "North Toronto Nitros Add Former Valour Midfielder Jacob Carlos". Northern Tribune.
  13. ^ "Premier Division stars celebrated in 2024 awards". League1 Ontario. November 1, 2024.
  14. ^ Jacob Carlos at Soccerway
  15. ^ "Jacob Carlos 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.