Brett Levis
Canadian soccer player (born 1993)
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Brett Levis (born March 29, 1993) is a Canadian former professional soccer player who played as a left-back.
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Levis in 2021 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | March 29, 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Atlético Ottawa | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Saskatoon United | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2014 | Saskatchewan Huskies | 50 | (29) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013 | Victoria Highlanders | 14 | (9) |
| 2014 | Vancouver Whitecaps U23 | 12 | (2) |
| 2015–2017 | Whitecaps FC 2 | 49 | (8) |
| 2016–2019 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 24 | (0) |
| 2020–2022 | Valour FC | 43 | (3) |
| 2023 | FC Tulsa | 8 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Detroit City | 32 | (1) |
| 2025 | Atlético Ottawa | 11 | (0) |
| Total | 164 | (13) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 28, 2025 | |||
Club career
Early career
Levis spent his entire college career at the University of Saskatchewan. He made a total of 50 appearances for the Huskies and tallied 29 goals and 16 assists.
He also played in the Premier Development League for Victoria Highlanders and Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23.[1][2]
Whitecaps FC 2
On February 24, 2015, Levis signed a professional contract with USL expansion side Whitecaps FC 2.[3] He made his professional debut on March 29 in a 4–0 defeat to Seattle Sounders FC 2.[4]
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
After signing a short-term MLS contract in July 2016, Levis made his first team debut against Central FC in the 2016–17 CONCACAF Champions League.[5][6] In August 2016, Levis signed a first team deal with Vancouver Whitecaps FC through 2017, with options for the 2018 and 2019 seasons.[7] In October 2016, Levis made his MLS debut against the Portland Timbers replacing Giles Barnes.[8] In the same game, Levis would tear his ACL which would keep him out of play for the majority of the 2017 season.[9][10]
Going in to the 2018 season, Levis was expected to play a bigger role on the club with the departure of Jordan Harvey in the offseason.[11] Levis was released by Vancouver at the end of the 2019 season.[12]
Valour FC
On January 30, 2020, Levis signed with Canadian Premier League side Valour FC.[13] He made his debut on August 16 in a 2–0 loss to Cavalry FC.[14][failed verification]. In January 2022 Valour announced they had declined Levis' contract option.[15] However, Valour re-signed Levis on February 25, 2022.[16] In November 2022, he departed Valour.[17]
FC Tulsa
Levis signed with USL Championship club FC Tulsa on November 15, 2022.[18]
Detroit City
On June 6, 2023, Levis was traded along with teammate Darío Suárez to USL Championship side Detroit City.[19] Levis left Detroit following their 2024 season.[20]
Atlético Ottawa
On February 20, 2025, Levis signed a two-year contract with Canadian Premier League side Atlético Ottawa.[21] He was part of the squad which won Ottawa's first CPL title in November 2025.[22]
In January 2026, it was announced that Levis had retired from playing professionally.[23]
International career
Levis was named to Canada's 40-man provisional roster for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[24]
Career statistics
- As of October 28, 2025[25]
| Club | League | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | CONCACAF | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Whitecaps FC 2 | USL | 2015 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 |
| 2016 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 4 | ||
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Total | 49 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 8 | ||
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | MLS | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
| Total | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | ||
| Valour FC | Canadian Premier League | 2020 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | ||
| 2022 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 2 | ||
| Total | 43 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
| FC Tulsa | USL Championship | 2023 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Detroit City | USL Championship | 2023 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 1 | ||
| Total | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 1 | ||
| Atlético Ottawa | Canadian Premier League | 2025 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 12 | 0 | |
| Career Total | 164 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 177 | 12 | ||