Simon Triantafillou (born August 25, 1999) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Burlington SC in League1 Ontario.
 Triantafillou in 2022 with FC Edmonton | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | August 25, 1999 | ||
| 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 | |||
Early life
editTriantafillou 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
editIn 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
editHe 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
editIn 2014, he attended a national team camp for the Canada U15 team.[24]
References
edit- ^ a b Hamer, Alex (October 12, 2020). "Simon Triantafillou's versatility allows for latest position switch at SU". The Daily Orange.
- ^ Haller, Steve (February 2, 2017). "Syracuse men's soccer brings in three midfield targets for National Signing Day". Nunes Magician.
- ^ Kramer, Lindsay (February 2, 2017). "Syracuse soccer pulls in highly ranked recruiting class". Syracuse University.
- ^ a b "Simon Triantafillou Syracuse profile". Syracuse Orange.
- ^ "Orange, Bulldogs Play to 1-1 Tie". Syracuse Orange. September 6, 2019.
- ^ Davis, Zoe (September 7, 2019). "SU men's soccer settle for tie against Yale". The News House.
- ^ "Orange trio named to All-ACC Academic Team". Syracuse Orange. June 16, 2021.
- ^ @CuseMSOC (May 21, 2021). "The Dean Foti Award" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Simon Triantafillou Providence profile". Providence Friars.
- ^ "No. 20 Men's Soccer Upsets No. 1 Georgetown, 3-0". Providence Friars. October 13, 2021.
- ^ "FC Edmonton acquires midfielder Simon Triantafillou". Canadian Premier League. April 15, 2022.
- ^ "Simon Triantafillou 2016 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ "Simon Triantafillou 2017 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ "Simon Triantafillou 2018 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ "Simon Triantafillou 2019 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ Jacques, John (January 9, 2022). "Who Are The Canadians In The MLS SuperDraft?". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "North Mississauga Shutout FC London, While Vaughan, Sigma Just Get Past Their Opponents". League1 Ontario. May 19, 2019.
- ^ Jacques, John (February 15, 2022). "Running Through The Six: A Look At Forge's New Signings". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Jacques, John (April 15, 2022). "Pacific Signs Simon Triantafillou, Sends To Edmonton". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Honeysett, Brett (April 15, 2022). "Pacific FC completes sign and loan of midfielder Simon Triantafillou to FC Edmonton". Victoria Now.
- ^ Heidenreich, Phil (April 15, 2022). "FC Edmonton brings in new midfielder ahead of Friday's match against York United FC". Global News.
- ^ "Simon Triantafillou 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ "Premier Division stars celebrated in 2024 awards". League1 Ontario. November 1, 2024.
- ^ Simon Triantafillou at the Canadian Soccer Association
External links
edit- Simon Triantafillou at Soccerway