Ameer Kinani Explained

Ameer Kinani
Fullname:Ameer Ala'a Kadhim Kinani
Birth Date:20 April 2001
Birth Place:Baghdad, Iraq
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Vancouver FC
Clubnumber:18
Youthclubs1:FC Emery
Youthclubs2:York Jets SC
Youthclubs3:Vaughan Azzurri
Collegeyears1:2019
College1:George Brown Huskies
Collegecaps1:8
Collegegoals1:7
Collegeyears2:2022
College2:TMU Bold
Collegecaps2:13
Collegegoals2:7
Years1:2020–2021
Clubs1:Cartagena FC
Caps1:10
Goals1:2
Years2:2021
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2022
Clubs3:ProStars FC
Caps3:20
Goals3:17
Years4:2023
Clubs4:Vancouver FC
Caps4:18
Goals4:1
Nationalyears1:2018
Nationalteam1:Iraq U19
Nationalcaps1:1+
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:October 6, 2023
Nationalteam-Update:February 25, 2023

Ameer Ala'a Kadhim Kinani (; born April 20, 2001) is an Iraqi footballer.

Early life

Born in Iraq, Kinani moved to Canada at age seven,[1] where he began playing youth soccer with FC Emery (formerly known as Tecnico Ambato FC).[2] He later played youth soccer with York Jets SC and Vaughan Azzurri.

College career

In 2019, he began attending George Brown College, where he played for the men's soccer team.[3] On October 14, 2019, he scored four goals in the final twenty minutes of a 6-1 victory over the Cenntenial Colts,[4] a performance which earned him George Brown's Athlete of the Week honours.[5]

In September 2022, he began attending Toronto Metropolitan University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[6] On October 1, he scored a brace against the Royal Military College Paladins for his first goals.[7] [8] On October 16, he scored a hat trick against the Laurentian Voyageurs.[9] On October 29, he scored the winning goal in the 90th minute on a penalty kick to give TMU a 2-1 victory over the Carleton Ravens in the OUA semi-finals.[10] In his first season with TMU, he helped them win an OUA silver medal, and a fifth place finish at the U SPORTS national championship.[11] [12]

Club career

In 2020, he joined Spanish club Cartagena FC in the Tercera División.[13]

In September 2021, he joined Atlético Benidorm in the Preferente Valenciana.[14] However, soon afterwards, he returned to Canada, due to the expiry of his Spanish visa.

In 2022, he played with ProStars FC in League1 Ontario. He was named an honourable mention on the year-end all-stars team list.[15]

In December 2022, he was selected second overall in the 2023 CPL-U Sports Draft by Vancouver FC.[16] After attending pre-season with the club, he signed a U Sports developmental contract with the club, allowing him to maintain his university eligibility.[17] He made his professional debut on April 15, in a substitute appearance against Pacific FC.[18] He scored his first goal on June 20, in a 2-0 victory over Forge FC, also recording an assist in the match on the first goal of the match.[19] Upon the expiry of his U Sports deal in August, he extended his contract for the remainder of the 2023 season.[20]

International career

In 2018, a highlight reel that he posted online attracted the attention of the Iraq Football Association and he was called up to the Iraq U19 a trial, where he participated in multiple friendlies.[21] He was then called up for the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship.[22]

In December 2022, he attended a camp with the Canada national futsal team, making his debut in the Canadian program.

Personal

Kinani is the son of former Iraq national team player Alaa Kadhim.[21]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cartagena FC2020–21[23] Tercera División102––1[24] 0112
2021–22Preferente Valenciana20–––20
ProStars FC2022[25] League1 Ontario201710––2117
Vancouver FC2023Canadian Premier League181–10–191
Career total50201010105320

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ameer Kinani reflects on his first year as a pro. August 29, 2023. David. Nava. Vancouver FC.
  2. Web site: ‘This was always my dream’: Ameer Kinani’s incredible journey to being drafted by Vancouver FC. December 19, 2022. Canadian Premier League. Mitchell. Tierney.
  3. Web site: Ameer Kinani George Brown profile. George Brown College.
  4. Web site: Soccer teams celebrate seniors deat with sweep of Centennial. October 14, 2019. George Brown College.
  5. Web site: Athletes of the week. October 15, 2019. George Brown College.
  6. Web site: Striker Ameer Kinani bolsters Bold offence. September 7, 2022. Andrea. Langford. TMU Bold.
  7. Web site: Ameer Kinani TMU profile. TMU Bold.
  8. Web site: Abdi, Fafinski combine for eight goals, Bold blow past Paladins. October 1, 2022. Matt. Johnson. TMU Bold.
  9. Web site: Bold clinch playoff berth with 6-1 win over Voyageurs. October 16, 2022. Christina. Flores-Chan. TMU Bold.
  10. Web site: Kinani strikes late as Bold conquer Ravens, advance to semi-finals. October 31, 2022. The Eyeopener. Mitchell. Fox.
  11. Web site: Bold forward Ameer Kinani drafted by CPL's Vancouver FC. December 15, 2022. Andrea. Langford. TMU Bold.
  12. Web site: From U Sports nationals to Vancouver Football Club. February 14, 2023. The Eyeopener. Keiran. Gorsky.
  13. Web site: Pair of Huskies dign pro deals in Europe. November 20, 2020. George Brown College.
  14. Web site: El CF Gandía buscará su primera victoria como local ante el Atlético Benidorm. CF Gandia will seek its first win at home against Atlético Benidorm. 24 September 2021. CF Gandía. es.
  15. Web site: Ilyass, Green, and Ferrin lead the line in the 2022 Men’s Premier Division All-Star team. November 17, 2022. League1 Ontario.
  16. Web site: Vancouver FC select White, Kinani as club’s first-ever CPL-U SPORTS Draft picks. December 15, 2022. Canadian Premier League. Mitchell. Tierney.
  17. Web site: Vancouver FC Signs Both Draft Picks Ahead Of First Season. March 22, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  18. Web site:
    1. 18 Kinani will remain with VFC until end of season
    . August 28, 2023. Vancouver FC.
  19. Web site: ‘Historic’ first home win for Vancouver FC. June 21, 2023. Langley Adavance Times.
  20. Web site: Striker Ameer Kinani Extends Stay With Vancouver. August 29, 2023. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune.
  21. Web site: The Journey - Just Like Dad. Ameer. Kinani. Touchline Insider.
  22. Web site: Vancouver FC sign top two 2023 CPL-U SPORTS Draft picks. March 22, 2023. Canadian Premier League.
  23. Web site: Ameer Kinani La Preferente profile. La Preferente.
  24. Appearance in the 2021 Tercera División promotion play-offs
  25. Web site: Ameer Kinani 2022 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.

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