Simone Masi
Canadian soccer player (born 2002)
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Gabriele Simone Masi (born February 20, 2002) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Burnaby FC in League1 British Columbia.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gabriele Simone Masi | ||
| Date of birth | February 20, 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Burnaby FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Italian Canadian Sports Federation | |||
| Cliff Avenue United FC | |||
| Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC | |||
| Mountain United FC | |||
| 2019–2021 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | Simon Fraser Athletics | 16 | (1) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Whitecaps FC 2 | 26 | (1) |
| 2024 | Pistoiese | 7 | (0) |
| 2024– | Burnaby FC | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of June 16, 2024 | |||
Early life
Masi played youth soccer with the Italian Canadian Sports Federation, Cliff Avenue United FC, Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC, and Mountain United FC before joining the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy in August 2019.[1] In addition, he also played with the British Columbia provincial team.[1]
University career
In January 2021, he committed to attend Simon Fraser University and play for the men's soccer team, beginning in the fall.[2][3] On November 13, 2021, he scored his first university goal, in a victory over the Western Washington Vikings.[4] At the end of the season, he was named to the All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference First Team (being the only freshman named to the team), the D2 All-West Region Team, and was also named SFU's Freshman of the Year.[5][6][7]
Club career
In March 2022, Masi signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro.[8][9] On March 26, 2022, he made his professional debut against Houston Dynamo 2.[10] On April 24, 2022, he scored his first professional goal in a victory over Sporting Kansas City II.[11] His contract expired after the 2023 season,[12] and he began playing at the senior amateur level with Columbus FC Vancouver in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League.[13]
In February 2024, he signed with Italian Serie D club Pistoiese.[14][15] He made his debut on February 18 in a 0-0 draw against Mezzolara.[16][17]
In June 2024, he began playing with Burnaby FC in League1 British Columbia.[18]
Career statistics
- As of June 16, 2024[19]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Whitecaps FC 2 | 2023 | MLS Next Pro | 19 | 1 | – | – | – | 19 | 1 | |||
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | – | – | – | 7 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 1 | ||
| Pistoiese | 2023–24[20] | Serie D | 7 | 0 | – | – | – | 7 | 0 | |||
| Burnaby FC | 2024[18] | League1 British Columbia | 2 | 0 | – | – | – | 1 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 1 | ||