Tyr Walker

Tyr Walker
Personal information
Full name Tyr Carson Duhaney-Walker
Date of birth (2003-10-22) October 22, 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Russell, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Atlético Ottawa
Number 4
Youth career
Ottawa St. Anthony Futuro Academy
2022 Atlético Ottawa
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Acadia Axemen 8 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Atlético Ottawa 21 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 3, 2024

Tyr Carson Duhaney-Walker (born October 22, 2003) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Atlético Ottawa in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Born in Russell, Ontario to a Brazilian mother and a Jamaican father, Walker moved to Belgium at age six with his family, before later moving back to his hometown in Canada three years later.[1][2] Walker played youth soccer with the Ottawa St. Anthony Futuro Academy.[3] In 2022, after being spotted by scouts from Atlético Ottawa, he participated in Atlético Ottawa's Atlético de Madrid Development program.[3][4]

University career

In 2021, he began attending Acadia University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[5] He missed the 2022 season.[6] In 2023, he transferred to Carleton University,[4] however, he ultimately chose to turn professional instead.

Club career

In 2023, he was invited to attend pre-season with Canadian Premier League club Atlético Ottawa, where he scored in a friendly against Spanish Primera Federación side UD San Sebastián de los Reyes.[7][8] In April 2023, he signed a U Sports contract with the club, which allows him to maintain his university eligibility.[9] He made his professional debut on May 13 as a late game substitute.[10] On August 2, with his U Sports contract set to soon expire, he signed an extension for the remainder of the 2023 season.[11][12] Following his first professional start on August 13 against Pacific FC,[13][14] he was named to the CPL Team of the Week for the first time.[15] After the season, he signed a professional contract with the club for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.[16][17] Ahead of the 2025 season, he went on a training stint with their affiliate club in Mexico Atlético San Luis.[18]

Career statistics

As of November 3, 2024[19]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Atlético Ottawa 2023 Canadian Premier League 5 0 — 0 0 — 5 0
2024 16 0 2 0 1 0 — 19 0
Career total 21 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 24 0

References

  1. ^ Plante, Jean-François (August 16, 2023). "Entrée fracassante pour un Franco-Ontarien de l'Atlético" [Smashing entry for a Franco-Ontarian from Atlético]. Le Droit (in French).
  2. ^ Jacques, John (August 18, 2023). "The Patient Game: How Tyr Walker Stepped Up Big For Atletico Ottawa". Northern Tribune.
  3. ^ a b "Atlético Ottawa signs 19-year-old local defender from Russell on U SPORTS contract". Atlético Ottawa. April 21, 2023.
  4. ^ a b Warren, Ken (April 28, 2023). "Atlético Ottawa embraces local star Tyr Walker as CPL season gets rolling". Ottawa Sun.
  5. ^ "Tyr Duhaney-Walker Acadeia profile". Acadia Axemen.
  6. ^ Matthias, Dylan (January 1, 2023). "Recovering the CanPL-USPORTs Draft". The Merchant Sailor.
  7. ^ "Atlético Ottawa signs local youth product Tyr Walker to U SPORTS contract". Canadian Premier League. April 21, 2023.
  8. ^ "Atlético Ottawa signs local product Tyr Walker to first professional contract". Atlético Ottawa. November 24, 2023.
  9. ^ Jacques, John (April 21, 2023). "Atletico Ottawa Adds Local Defender Tyr Walker". Northern Tribune.
  10. ^ "5-0 Win over Vancouver FC". Atlético Ottawa. May 15, 2023.
  11. ^ "Ottawa talent Tyr Walker signs contract extension with Atlético Ottawa until the end of the 2023 season". Atlético Ottawa. August 2, 2023.
  12. ^ Jacques, John (August 3, 2023). "Atletico Ottawa Extends Walker Contract". Northern Tribune.
  13. ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (August 13, 2023). "Match Analysis: Atlético Ottawa stay compact en route to tough away win vs. Pacific FC". Canadian Premier League.
  14. ^ Ralph, Ben (August 14, 2023). "The Forward Press: Tyr Walker, ATO "roll up sleeves" to win at Pacific". Capital City Supporters Group.
  15. ^ "Atleti Players Named To The CPL Team of the Week". Atlético Ottawa. August 14, 2023.
  16. ^ "Atlético Ottawa announces deals with Ingham, Zapater and Walker". Ottawa Sun. November 24, 2023.
  17. ^ Jacques, John (November 24, 2023). "Atletico Ottawa Re-Signs Trio Of Ingham, Zapater, Walker". Northern Tribune.
  18. ^ "Walker and Antinoro training with Atlético San Luis in Mexico". Atlético Ottawa. December 27, 2024.
  19. ^ Tyr Walker at Soccerway