Nicky Farinaccio
Canadian football player (born 1999)
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Nicky Farinaccio (born June 8, 1999) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at Montreal.
| No. 41 – Calgary Stampeders | |
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| Position | Linebacker |
| Roster status |  6-game injured list |
| CFL status | National |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 8, 1999 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 224 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| University | Montreal |
| CFL draft | 2025: 4th round, 32nd overall pick |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at CFL.ca | |
Early life
Nicky Farinaccio was born on June 8, 1999.[1] He played U Sports football for the Montreal Carabins of the Université de Montréal.[2][3] He recorded 33.5 tackles, three forced fumbles, and a U Sports-leading 10.5 sacks in 2022.[4] He won the Presidents' Trophy, given to the best U Sports defensive player who is not a defensive lineman.[4] Farinaccio was also named a first-team All-Canadian, an RSEQ All-Star, and the RSEQ Defensive Player of the Year.[4] In 2023, he helped the Carabins win the 58th Vanier Cup and earned the Bruce Coulter Award as the defensive player of the game.[4] He also garnered second-team All-Canadian and RSEQ All-Star honors for the 2023 season.[4]
Farinaccio played flag football in the FlagPlus Football League as well.[5]
Professional career
Farinaccio was selected by the Calgary Stampeders in the fourth round, with the 32nd overall pick, of the 2025 CFL draft.[6] He officially signed with the team on May 5, 2025.[7] He was moved to the practice roster on June 1, promoted to the active roster on June 20, and placed on the six-game injured list on July 17, 2025.[7]