Jonathan Joseph Viscosi (born March 18, 1991) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Canadian Premier League club Valour FC.
 Viscosi with TPS in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jonathan Joseph Viscosi | ||
| Date of birth | March 18, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Valour FC | ||
| Number | 50 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2009 | Ottawa South United | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2010 | Rio Grande Red Storm | 17 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Buffalo Bulls | 31 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010 | Albany BWP Highlanders | 7 | (0) |
| 2011 | Ottawa Fury | 5 | (0) |
| 2012 | Des Moines Menace | 7 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Tiverton Town | 13 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Carlton Town (loan) | ||
| 2014 | Bishop's Stortford | ||
| 2014 | Brackley Town | 1 | (0) |
| 2015 | Chester | 1 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Southport | 6 | (0) |
| 2016 | Oskarshamns AIK | 8 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | TPS | 59 | (0) |
| 2019 | San Antonio FC | 2 | (0) |
| 2020 | IK Sirius | 3 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Dalkurd | 45 | (0) |
| 2023 | VPS | 2 | (0) |
| 2024– | Valour FC | 26 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2013 | Canada Universiade | 2 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 20, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of October 19, 2013 | |||
Early life
editViscosi played youth soccer with Ottawa South United from 2004 to 2009.[1]
College career
editIn 2009 and 2010, Viscosi attended the University of Rio Grande played his freshman and sophomore seasons with the Rio Grande Red Storm.[2] He was named to the All-Mid-South Conference First Team and was a four-time Player of the Week selection.[3]
In 2011, he transferred to the University of Buffalo.[3] He made his debut on August 26, 2011, making eight saves in a 3-0 shutout victory over the St. Bonaventure Bonnies.[4]
Club career
editDuring his college offseasons, he played with Albany BWP Highlanders, the Ottawa Fury and the Des Moines Menace in the Premier Development League between 2011 and 2013, respectively.[5]
In 2013, he played for Tiverton Town in the Southern Football League during the 2013–14 season.[6] Following his time at Tiverton, he had a proposed move to join St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership, however the deal fell through due to eligibility issues.[6] In the summer of 2014, he had trials with Torquay United, Birmingham City, Oxford United, Mansfield Town and the Tranmere Rovers.[6] He then had a loan spell with Carlton Town in the Northern Premier League Division One South.[7]
During the beginning of the 2014-15 season, he played with Bishop's Stortford and Brackley Town.[8]
In January 2015, he signed with Chester in the National League.[9] He made his debut in a substitute appearance on 25 April 2015 against Nuneaton Town.[10][11]
In July 2015, he signed with Southport in National League.[12]
Viscosi then trialled with Finnish Ykkönen club Turun Palloseura, where he had the opportunity to join as the backup keeper,[13] however, he instead opted to sign with Swedish club Oskarshamns AIK in search of a starting opportunity.[14]
In January 2017, Viscosi signed with Finnish club TPS.[15] After playing the season as the first choice goalkeeper, he indicated that he would wish to stay into the 2018 season.[16] Upon completion of the 2017 season, Viscosi would sign a one-year extension for the 2018 season after starting every match, helping TPS earn promotion back to the Veikkausliiga in 2018, and being named the Ykkönen's best goalkeeper.[17][18]
In January 2019, he signed with USL Championship club San Antonio FC.[5] He had originally been set to play in Sweden, however, his contract fell through as the club was experiencing financial difficulties, prompting his move to San Antonio, facilitated through his relationship with Frank Barone, the club's Athletic Development Coach.[19]
In December 2019, he signed a one-year contract with Swedish club IK Sirius for the 2020 season.[20]
In January 2021, Viscosi would sign with Ettan club Dalkurd on a multi-year contract.[21] In December 2022, he departed the club, despite one year remaining on his contract.[22]
In 2023, Viscosi returned to Finland and signed a one-year deal with VPS.[23][24]
In February 2024, Viscosi signed with Canadian Premier League club Valour FC.[25] He was named the CPL Goalkeeper of the Month for September 2024.[26]
International career
editIn 2013, Viscosi was named to the Canada roster for the 2013 FISU Universiade Games.[27]
Personal life
editViscosi was born in Canada and is of Italian descent.[28]
Career statistics
edit- As of October 20, 2024[29]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup[a] | Other[b] | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Albany BWP Highlanders | 2010 | USL PDL | 7 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Ottawa Fury | 2011 | USL PDL | 5 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Des Moines Menace | 2012 | USL PDL | 7 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Tiverton Town | 2013–14 | Southern League Division One | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brackley Town | 2014–15 | Conference North | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chester | 2014–15 | Conference Premier | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Southport | 2015–16 | National League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Oskarshamns AIK | 2016 | Swedish Division 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| TPS | 2017 | Ykkönen | 27 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| 2018 | Veikkausliiga | 32 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 0 | |
| Total | 59 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 70 | 0 | ||
| San Antonio FC | 2019 | USL Championship | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| IK Sirius | 2020 | Allsvenskan | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dalkurd | 2021 | Ettan | 28 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| 2022 | Superettan | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | |
| Total | 45 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 51 | 0 | ||
| VPS | 2023 | Veikkausliiga | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Valour FC | 2024 | Canadian Premier League | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Career total | 185 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 211 | 0 | ||
- ^ Includes appearances in the Finnish Cup, the U.S. Open Cup and the Svenska Cupen
- ^ Includes appearances in the Veikkausliiga relegation playoff, the Superettan promotion playoff and the Finnish League Cup
References
edit- ^ "Force Academy Alumni: National Teams and Professional Players". Ottawa South United.
- ^ "Jonathan Viscosi Rio Grande profile". Rio Grande Red Storm.
- ^ a b "Jonathan Viscosi Buffalo Bulls profile". Buffalo Bulls.
- ^ "Bulls Boot Bonnies, 3-0, In Men's Soccer Opener". Buffalo Bulls. August 26, 2011.
- ^ a b "San Antonio FC signs goalkeeper Jonathan Viscosi". San Antonio FC. January 17, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Jonathan Visconti profile". Tivvy Archive.
- ^ "Match Report". FC United of Manchester. February 26, 2014.
- ^ "Chester: Matty Hughes, Brad Abbott and Jon Viscosi join". BBC Sport. 16 January 2015.
- ^ Green, Jim (16 January 2015). "Chester FC: Canadian goalkeeper Jon Viscosi signs". Cheshire Live.
- ^ Green, Jim (27 April 2015). "Jon Viscosi keen to capitalise on maiden Chester FC appearance". Chesire Live.
- ^ Wall, Dennis (4 May 2015). "Jon Viscosi reveals reasons behind Chester FC switch". The Leader.
- ^ Brown, Andrew (July 31, 2015). "Southport FC sign highly-rated Canadian goalkeeper". Southport Visiter.
- ^ "Jonathan Viscosi: "Halusin tulla joukkueeseen, joka taistelee sarjansa voitosta"" [Jonathan Viscosi: "I wanted to join a team that is fighting to win its series]. TPS (in Finnish). February 4, 2017.
- ^ "Officiellt: Jonathan Viscosi till Oskarshamns AIK" [Official: Jonathan Viscosi to Oskarshamn's AIK]. Fotboll Transfers (in Swedish). 2 August 2016.
- ^ "TPS-n-Maalivahtiosasto-Kaudelle-2017-on-Valmiina" [TPS' goalkeeper department for the 2017 season is ready]. TPS (in Finnish). January 25, 2017.
- ^ "Jonathan Viscosi: "Täällä jatkaminen olisi hienoa"" [Jonathan Viscosi: "It would be great to continue here"]. TPS (in Finnish). July 31, 2017.
- ^ "Pelaajakortti 2018: Jonathan Viscosi – #1" [Player Card: 2018: Jonathan Viscosi - #1]. TPS (in Finnish). April 9, 2018.
- ^ Taminen, Kalle (March 31, 2018). "Veikkausliigaennakko: 11. TPS – Turun ykkösseura palaa takaisin pääsarjaan maltillisin odotuksin" [Veikkausliiga preview: 11. TPS – Turku's number one club returns to the main league with moderate expectations]. Faneille (in Finnish).
- ^ Check, J (July 15, 2019). "SAFC's Viscosi took the road less traveled". Beautiful Game Network.
- ^ "Kanadensiske målvakten Jonathan Viscosi till Sirius" [Canadian goalkeeper Jonathan Viscosi to Sirius]. IK Sirius Fotboll (in Swedish). 12 December 2019.
- ^ Ågren, Oscar (13 January 2021). "Förre Siriusmålvakten klar för Dalkurd" [Former Sirius goalkeeper ready for Dalkurd]. Upsala Nya Tidning (in Swedish).
- ^ "Officiellt: Browning, Viscosi och Simovski lämnar Dalkurd" [Official: Browning, Viscosi and Simovski leave Dalkurd]. Fotboll Transfers (in Swedish). December 6, 2022.
- ^ "Tervetuloa Vaasan Palloseuraan Jonathan Viscosi!" [Welcome to Vaasa Ball club Jonathan Viscosi!] (in Finnish). VPS. January 24, 2023.
- ^ "Officiellt: Jonathan Viscosi klar för Vaasan Palloseura" [Official: Jonathan Viscosi ready for Vaasan Palloseura]. Fotboll Transfers (in Swedish). January 18, 2023.
- ^ "Valour acquires Viscosi, Verhoeven, transfers Yesli to Atlético Ottawa". Valour FC. February 9, 2024.
- ^ "Valour FC's Jonathan Viscosi named Allstate CPL Goalkeeper of the Month for September 2024". Valour FC. October 10, 2024.
- ^ "Canada announces men's soccer roster for FISU tournament". Boxscore News. April 16, 2013.
- ^ Cely, Andrew (July 22, 2019). "Getting to Know: Jonathan Viscosi". KSAT.
- ^ Jonathan Viscosi at Soccerway
External links
edit- Jonathan Viscosi at Soccerway