Antony Ćurić Explained

Antony Ćurić
Fullname:Antony Stjepan Ćurić
Birth Date:16 January 2001
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:2016–2019
Youthclubs1:Erin Mills Eagles
Youthyears2:2020
Youthclubs2:Toronto FC
Collegeyears1:2019
College1:Ryerson Rams
Collegecaps1:13
Collegegoals1:0
Years1:2021–2024
Caps1:55
Goals1:2
Years2:2023–2024
Clubs2:Toronto FC (loan)
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:ND Gorica
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Club-Update:July 4, 2024

Antony Stjepan Ćurić (born January 16, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for ND Gorica in the Slovenian Second League.

Early career

Curic spent four years playing youth soccer with the Erin Mills Soccer Club where he won two Ontario Cup championships, the first in 2016 in which he scored twice in a 5-0 win in the finals.[1] [2] In May 2019, while with Erin Mills, he was invited to an international identification camp hosted by ANB Futbol, where he impressed scouts and was invited to a one-week camp hosted by French Ligue 2 club FC Lorient to train with their academy.[3] He later spent some time with the Toronto FC Academy.[4]

In 2019, he began attending Ryerson University joining the Rams soccer team,[5] playing one year with the team.[6]

Club career

In December 2020, he signed his first professional contract, for two seasons, with Toronto FC II of USL League One to join the team for the 2021 season.[1] [7] He made his debut for Toronto FC II on May 22, 2021 against North Texas SC.[8] On April 23, 2023, he scored his first goal against Philadelphia Union II.[9] On May 13, 2023, he joined the Toronto FC first team on a short-term loan ahead of their match against CF Montréal.[10] He made his MLS debut that day coming on as a late game substitute.[11] [12] He signed additional short-term loans on May 17 and May 20.[13] In March 2024, he re-signed with TFC2 for the 2024 season.[14] In May 2024, he joined the first team on another short-term loan.[15] In June 2024, he agreed to a mutual termination of his contract with the club.[16] [17] [18]

In July 2024, he signed with Slovenian Second League club ND Gorica.[19]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational cupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Toronto FC II2021USL League One150150
2022MLS Next Pro15020170
2023192192
20246060
Total552200000572
Toronto FC (loan)2023Major League Soccer100010
202400001010
Total1000100020
Career total562201000592

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rams men's soccer player Antony Curic signs with Toronto FC II. December 18, 2020. Emile. Riga. Ryerson Rams.
  2. Web site: Eagles claim provincial title in the midst of trying soccer season. Iain. Colpitts. August 15, 2016. Mississauga News.
  3. Web site: Young Canadian player trial at FC Lorient – Antony Curic identified at ANB Futbol ID Camp. May 1, 2019. ANB Futbol.
  4. Defend the Goal - The Story of Ryerson Ram Antoni Curic. Paolo. Gismondi. September 14, 2020. YouTube.
  5. Web site: Men's soccer welcomes four recruits to 2019 roster. July 31, 2019. Jessica. Pincente. Ryerson Rams.
  6. Web site: Which Rams Stars from 2019-20 have Signed Professionally?. March 2, 2021. Will. Baldwin. The Eyeopener.
  7. Web site: Toronto FC II Sign Three Academy Players . December 16, 2020. Toronto FC.
  8. Web site: North Texas SC Falls 2-1 Away to Toronto FC II. May 22, 2021. FC Dallas.
  9. Web site: Philadelphia Union II (3) - Toronto FC II (3) Postgame Summary. April 23, 2023. Our Sports Central.
  10. Web site: Toronto FC sign defender Antony Curic to short-term agreement. May 13, 2023. Toronto FC.
  11. Web site: Toronto FC Sign Defender Antony Curic to Short-Term Agreement. May 17, 2023. Our Sports Central.
  12. Web site: Curic makes MLS debut with Toronto FC. May 18, 2023. TMU Bold. Andrea. Langford.
  13. Web site: Toronto FC sign three Young Reds to short-term loan agreements. May 20, 2023. Toronto FC.
  14. Web site: Toronto FC II re-sign Antony Curic and Julian Altobelli. March 13, 2024. Toronto FC.
  15. Web site: Toronto FC sign three Toronto FC II players to short-term agreements for Canadian Championship. May 21, 2024. Toronto FC.
  16. Web site: Toronto FC II and Antony Curic agree on mutual contract termination. June 19, 2024. Toronto FC.
  17. Web site: TFC 2, Antony Curic agree on mutual contract termination. 19 June 2024. TFC Republic. John. Molinaro.
  18. Web site: Antony Curic Departs Toronto FC, Eyes Europe. June 20, 2024. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune.
  19. Web site: Gorica močnejša za nogometaša, ki je zaigral tudi v ligi MLS: Podpisal Antony Ćurić, Kanadčan hrvaških korenin iz Toronta. Gorica stronger for a footballer who also played in the MLS league: Signed Antony Ćurić, a Canadian with Croatian roots from Toronto. Slovenian. July 4, 2024. Planet Nogomet.