Cédric Toussaint Explained

Cédric Toussaint
Birth Date:29 March 2001
Birth Place:Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
Height:1.67m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Pacific FC
Clubnumber:28
Youthclubs1:AS Pointe-aux-Trembles
Youthclubs2:CS Rivière-des-Prairies
Youthclubs3:CS Panellinios
Youthyears4:2013
Youthclubs4:CS Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
Youthyears5:2013–2020
Youthclubs5:Montreal Impact
Years1:2021–2022
Clubs1:York United
Caps1:38
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–
Clubs2:Pacific FC
Caps2:51
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2024–
Nationalteam1:Haiti
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:October 1, 2024
Ntupdate:March 24, 2024

Cédric Toussaint (born March 29, 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Pacific FC in the Canadian Premier League. Born in Canada, he represents the Haiti national team.

Early life

Toussaint grew up in Drummondville, Quebec.[1] He began playing soccer at age four with AS Pointe-aux-Trembles. Afterwards, he played for CS Rivière-des-Prairies, CS Panellinios, and CS Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.[2] [3] In 2013, he moved to the Montreal Impact Academy, where he spent eight years until signing a professional contract in 2020.[4] [5] In 2020, he played with the revived Montreal Impact U23.

Club career

In November 2020, Toussaint signed his first professional contract with Canadian Premier League side York United, a two-year deal with multiple club options.[6]

In November 2021, Toussaint signed an extension with York United until 2024.[7] [8] During the 2022 season, he received two red cards, both against Atlético Ottawa.[9] [10] [11] [12] During his time with York, he made 43 appearances, across all competitions.[13]

In August 2022, Toussaint transferred to fellow CPL club Pacific FC mid-season on a permanent deal, in exchange for York receiving Matthew Baldisimo on loan.[14] [15] He made his debut for Pacific against the HFX Wanderers on August 20.[16] In November 2022, Pacific confirmed his return for the 2023 season.[17] [18] [19]

International career

Canada

In 2016, he attended a camp with the Canada U15 team.[20] In 2020, he was invited to train with the Canada U23 team ahead of the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship, but the tournament was postponed until 2021.

Haiti

In March 2024, Toussaint accepted a call-up from Haiti ahead of an international friendly against French Guiana.[21] [22] He made his debut in the match as a substitute.[23]

Personal life

Toussaint is the son of Haitian-Canadian coach and former footballer Jean-Robert Toussaint.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
York United FC2021Canadian Premier League2400020–260
2022140–30–170
Total380003000410
Pacific FC2022Canadian Premier League90200020130
20232303020–280
20241900040–230
Total510506020540
Career total8905090201050

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cédric Toussaint : Un Québécois chez le poids lourd de la CPL. fr. Cédric Toussaint: A Quebecer at the heavyweight of the CPL. July 12, 2023. Quentin. Parisis. Canadian Premier League.
  2. Web site: Cédric Toussaint signe avec York9 en CPL. Cédric Toussaint signs with York9 in CPL. fr. SE Sport Management. November 11, 2020.
  3. Web site: 17 Players from the Academy at National Identification Camp. March 17, 2016. Our Sports Central.
  4. Web site: York9 FC inks Montreal Impact Academy standout Cédric Toussaint. November 11, 2020. Canadian Premier League.
  5. Web site: York9 FC Signs Canadian Midfielder Cédric Toussaint. November 11, 2020. York United FC.
  6. Web site: York9 Inks Impact Academy Youngster Cedric Toussaint. November 11, 2020. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  7. Web site: Cedric Toussaint Signs New Contract Extension Until 2024. November 10, 2021. York United FC.
  8. Web site: York United Extends Toussaint Contract. November 10, 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  9. Web site: York United To Appeal Toussaint Red Card. April 30, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  10. Web site: Toussaint Gets Suspension Reduced. May 4, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  11. Web site: York United Set To Appeal Toussaint Red Card, Again. June 16, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  12. Web site: CSDC Sticks With Toussaint Red Card Suspension. June 18, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  13. Web site: Pacific, York United swap midfielders with Baldisimo heading west and Toussaint east. The Globe & Mail. Neil. Davidson. August 11, 2022.
  14. Web site: York United, Pacific swap Cédric Toussaint, Matthew Baldisimo. August 11, 2022. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke. Canadian Premier League.
  15. Web site: Pacific Acquires Toussaint From York United, Loans Baldisimo. August 11, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  16. Web site: Match Analysis: HFX Wanderers 1-0 Pacific FC. August 20, 2022. Canadian Premier League. Mitchell. Tierney.
  17. Web site: Pacific FC re-sign Heard, Daniels, Toussaint for 2023 season. November 10, 2022. Pacific FC.
  18. Web site: Heard, Toussaint and Daniels Returning for 2023!. November 10, 2022. Pacific FC. Jack. Longo.
  19. Web site: Tridents Confirm Return Of Heard, Toussaint, And Daniels. November 10, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  20. Web site: Des représentants de l’Académie de l’Impact invités. fr. Representatives of the Impact Academy invited. March 17, 2016. TVA Sports.
  21. Web site: Toussaint Set To Commit For Haiti. March 15, 2024. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune.
  22. Web site: Moore and Toussaint Receive International Called Ups. March 15, 2024. Pacific FC.
  23. Web site: Haiti men’s national soccer team draws French Guiana in coach’s debut. March 24, 2024. Haitian Times. Onz. Chéry.

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