Matteo Mario Polisi (born April 15, 1998) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for TSS FC Rovers in League1 British Columbia.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Matteo Mario Polisi | ||
| Date of birth | April 15, 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | TSS FC Rovers | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2011 | Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC | ||
| 2011–2013 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | ||
| 2013–2016 | Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC | ||
| 2016–2017 | Portland Timbers | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Simon Fraser Clan | 52 | (36) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | TSS FC Rovers | 39 | (11) |
| 2021–2022 | Pacific FC | 36 | (3) |
| 2023 | TSS FC Rovers | 8 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | Anagennisi Epanomi | ||
| 2024– | TSS FC Rovers | 7 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 21, 2024 | |||
Early life
editPolisi began playing soccer at age four with Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC, where he played from 2002 until 2011.[1] In 2008 and 2009, he had training stints with the youth teams of Belgian club Standard Liège.[1] He also played for the BC provincial team at U13 level, serving as team captain.[1] In September 2011, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy.[1] In 2013, after being released by the Whitecaps, he returned to Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC,[2] where he was named a ‘Player of Distinction’ by the Canadian Soccer Association in 2014,[3] and with whom he won the 2015 BC Provincial U-15 Cup, after scoring a hat-trick in the final.[4] In the spring of 2016, he joined the youth system of the Portland Timbers.[3] In late 2016 and early 2017, he had trials in Europe with English clubs Birmingham City and Derby County, and German club FC Nürnberg.[2]
University career
editIn 2017, he began attending Simon Fraser University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[5] He made his debut on August 31, 2017, scoring two goals against the University of Mary Marauders.[6] In his freshman season, he was named the GNAC Freshman of the Year and was named a GNAC First-Team All-Star.[7] On October 6, 2018, he scored a hat trick against the Seattle Pacific Falcons.[8] After his sophomore season, he was named a GNAC First Team All-Star again, as well as an All-West Region First Team All-Star,[9] and was named the Div. II West Region Player of the Year.[10] On October 3, 2019, he scored another hat trick against the Saint Martin's Saints.[11] After his third season, he was named a GNAC First Team All-Star for the third time[12] and was named to the United Soccer Coaches’ NCAA Div. II All-American second team.[13][14] Over his time at Simon Fraser, he scored 36 goals and added 18 assists in 52 matches.[15] He declared for the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, but was ultimately not selected.[16]
Club career
editIn 2017, Polisi joined the TSS FC Rovers in the Premier Development League.[3] In 2017, he scored three goals in 12 appearances.[17] In 2018, he scored two goals in 14 appearances and led the team with five assists.[18][19] In 2019, he led the team in scoring with six goals in 13 appearances.[20][21] He also played at the amateur level with Rino's Tigers in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League.[22]
In February 2021, Polisi signed his first professional contract with Canadian Premier League side Pacific FC.[23][24] He scored his first professional goal on July 7 against York United.[25] With Pacific, he won the 2021 CPL title.[26] He re-signed with the club for the 2022 season.[27][28] At the conclusion of the season, Polisi departed the club.[29] He then briefly joined senior amateur side BB5 United in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League for the remainder of their season where he won a League Title, League Cup and Provincial Cup with them.[30]
In April 2023, he returned to the TSS FC Rovers, now in League1 British Columbia.[31][32] On April 19, 2023, he scored two goals in a 3-1 upset victory over Canadian Premier League club Valour FC (with whom he had trialed with during the 2023 pre-season, including scoring for them in a pre-season match against Vancouver FC[33]) in the first round of the 2023 Canadian Championship.[34]
Later in 2023, he signed with Greek Gamma Ethniki side Anagennisi Epanomi on a season-long deal, which includes a clause that allows him to transfer to a new club in the winter transfer window, if a club in a higher division presents an offer.[35] In January 2024, he departed the club, after having made ten total appearances.[36]
In April 2024, he returned to the TSS FC Rovers.[37]
Personal
editHe is the younger brother of Marcello Polisi, who is also a professional soccer player.[38][39]
Career statistics
edit- As of June 21, 2024[40]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| TSS FC Rovers | 2017[17] | Premier Development League | 12 | 3 | – | – | – | 12 | 3 | |||
| 2018[18] | 14 | 2 | – | – | – | 14 | 2 | |||||
| 2019[20] | USL League Two | 13 | 6 | – | – | – | 13 | 6 | ||||
| Total | 39 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 11 | ||
| Pacific FC | 2021 | Canadian Premier League | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 22 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||
| Total | 36 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 3 | ||
| TSS FC Rovers | 2023[41] | League1 British Columbia | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | – | 11 | 3 | |
| TSS FC Rovers | 2024[42] | League1 British Columbia | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 8 | 2 | |
| Career total | 90 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 97 | 19 | ||
Honours
editClub
editPacific FC
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Matteo Polisi Vancouver Whitecaps profile". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Archived from the original on June 27, 2021.
- ^ a b Bauman, Martin (August 3, 2021). "'It means everything to me': Matteo Polisi's path to the CPL". For the Isle.
- ^ a b c McColl, Michael (April 26, 2017). "Get To Know Your TSS Rovers: Matteo Polisi". Away from the Numbers.
- ^ Jacques, John (February 25, 2021). "Pacific FC Signs SFU Standout Matteo Polisi". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "Matteo Polisi SFU profile". Simon Fraser Clan.
- ^ "Polisi brothers lead Clan to season-opening win". Tri-City News. September 5, 2017.
- ^ "Polisi brothers on top for SFU". Tri-City News. November 7, 2017.
- ^ "Polisi powers Clan with hat trick". Tri-City News. October 7, 2018.
- ^ "High expectations for SFU soccer teams". Tri-City News. August 23, 2019.
- ^ Bartel, Mario (February 25, 2021). "One of Coquitlam's Polisi brothers is turning pro". Tri-City News.
- ^ "Polisi's hat trick leads Clan to victory". Tri-City News. October 4, 2019.
- ^ "Polisi brothers all-stars again". Tri-City News. November 20, 2019.
- ^ Bartel, Mario (January 19, 2021). "Coquitlam soccer trio eligible for MLS SuperDraft". Tri-City News.
- ^ Davidson, Neil (January 20, 2021). "Canadian brothers Marcello and Matteo Polisi eagerly await MLS SuperDraft". Toronto Star.
- ^ Bartel, Mario (June 12, 2021). "Both Coquitlam's soccer-playing Polisi brothers turn pro — at opposite ends of the country". Tri-City News.
- ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (May 12, 2021). "Matteo Polisi eager to contribute to 'top team' Pacific after breakout university stint". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ a b "Matteo Polisi 2017 PDL Stats". USL League Two.
- ^ a b "Matteo Polisi 2018 PDL Stats". USL League Two.
- ^ McColl, Michael (May 7, 2019). "Vancouver TSS Rovers Roster Reveal: Part One – 11 Rovers return for 2019 season". Away from the Numbers.
- ^ a b "Matteo Polisi 2019 USL2 Stats". USL League Two.
- ^ "Pacific FC adds midfielder Matteo Polisi for 2021 CPL season". Pacific FC. February 25, 2021.
- ^ "Rino's Vancouver SC wins 2018 VMSL Imperial Cup!". Rino's Tigers. April 9, 2018.
- ^ Thompson, Marty (February 25, 2021). "Pacific FC adds midfielder Matteo Polisi for 2021 CPL season". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ "Matteo Polisi Signs With CPL's Pacific Football Club". Great Northwest Athletic Conference. February 25, 2021.
- ^ Longo, Jack (July 10, 2021). "Match Recap – Brilliant Bustos leads Pacific to convincing 3-0 victory over York United". Pacific FC.
- ^ Jacques, John (February 15, 2022). "Matteo Polisi Poised For Pacific Return". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "Matteo Polisi returns to Pacific for 2022 season". Canadian Premier League. February 15, 2022.
- ^ Longo, Jack (February 15, 2022). "Polisi Returning for 2022 Season!". Pacific FC.
- ^ Jacques, John (November 2, 2022). "Haynes, Polisi, And Balde Depart Pacific FC". Northern Tribune.
- ^ @BB5UNITED (March 7, 2023). "Yes sir! Back from the CPL, we are excited to welcome Matteo Polisi and Mamadi Camara" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "TSS Rovers' Matteo Polisi talks Canadian Championship, facing his brother, and earning a new deal". Away from the Numbers. April 5, 2023.
- ^ Mahmoudi, Nelson (April 6, 2023). "Polisi Joins The Pirates For 2023 Season". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (April 20, 2023). "'I want back to the pro level': Matteo Polisi underlines TSS Rovers spirit with performance in CanChamp miracle". OneSoccer.
- ^ McColl, Michael (April 20, 2023). "Polisi comes back to haunt Valour with deadly double for TSS Rovers in history making Canadian Championship win". Away from the Numbers.
- ^ Jacques, John (November 13, 2023). "Hellenic Highway: Matteo Polisi Keeping Options Open In Greece". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "Tρία "διαζύγια" στην Αναγέννηση Επανομής" [Three "divorces" in the Epanomi Renaissance]. Metrosport (in Greek). January 11, 2024.
- ^ Jacques, John (April 10, 2024). "Cup Hero Matteo Polisi Returns To TSS Rovers". Northern Tribune.
- ^ McColl, Michael (October 12, 2017). "Brotherly Bond: Polisi brothers leading SFU Clan's playoff push". Away from the Numbers.
- ^ Bartel, Mario (September 14, 2017). "Polisi pair powers pitch for SFU soccer". Tri-City News.
- ^ Matteo Polisi at Soccerway
- ^ "Matteo Polisi 2023 L1BC Stats". League1 British Columbia.
- ^ "Matteo Polisi L1BC Stats". League1 British Columbia.
External links
edit- Matteo Polisi at Soccerway