Erik Pop
Canadian soccer player (born 2006)
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Erik David Pop (born January 30, 2006) is a professional soccer player who plays as a forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Erik David Pop | ||
| Date of birth | January 30, 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2022 | ProStars FC | ||
| 2023–2024 | Karlsruher SC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2026– | Marshall Thundering Herd | 0 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024 | Karlsruher SC II | 3 | (0) |
| 2025 | Valour FC | 17 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2023 | Canada U17 | 8 | (1) |
| 2024 | Romania U18 | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 27, 2025 | |||
Early life
Pop began playing youth soccer with ProStars FC, which was founded by his father Gabriel.[1][2] In January 2023, he went to Germany to trial with FC Köln, before signing two weeks later with Karlsruher SC.[3][4]
College career
In 2026, Pop began attending Marshall University, where he joined the men's soccer team.[5]
Club career
In 2024, Pop played with Karlsruher SC II in the sixth tier Verbandsliga Nordbaden.
In January 2025, he signed with Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League on a two-year contract, with an option for 2027.[6][7] On October 5, 2025, he scored his first goal in a 3–3 draw against Atlético Ottawa.[8]
International career
Pop is eligible to represent Canada and Romania at international level.[9]
He made his debut in the Canadian national program in October 2022, attending a camp with the Canada U17.[1] He was subsequently named to the roster for the 2023 CONCACAF U-17 Championship and 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[9][10]
In 2024, he represented Romania U18.[11]
Career statistics
- As of October 27, 2025[12]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Karlsruher SC II | 2024–25 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden | 3 | 0 | – | – | – | 3 | 0 | |||
| Valour FC | 2025 | Canadian Premier League | 17 | 1 | – | 1 | 0 | – | 18 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 | ||