Clarissa Larisey Explained

Clarissa Larisey
Height:1.65 m
Birth Date:1999 7, mf=yes
Birth Place:Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Position:Forward
Currentclub:BK Häcken
Clubnumber:11
Youthclubs1:Goulbourn SC
Youthyears2:–2013
Youthclubs2:West Ottawa SC
Youthyears3:2014–2017
Youthclubs3:Ottawa South United
Collegeyears1:2017–2021
College1:Memphis Tigers
Collegecaps1:73
Collegegoals1:34
Years1:2018
Clubs1:West Ottawa SC
Caps1:4
Goals1:3
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Ottawa South United
Caps2:2
Goals2:9
Years3:2021
Caps3:7
Goals3:2
Years4:2021–2022
Caps4:36
Goals4:21
Years5:2023–
Caps5:25
Goals5:9
Pcupdate:May 18, 2024
Nationalyears1:2022–
Nationalteam1:Canada
Nationalcaps1:10
Nationalgoals1:1
Ntupdate:June 1, 2024

Clarissa Larisey (born July 2, 1999) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a forward for Damallsvenskan club BK Häcken and the Canada national team.

Early life

Larisey began playing soccer at age eight with Goulbourn SC. Afterwards, she played youth soccer with West Ottawa SC[1] and later moved to Ottawa South United, with whom she led the Ontario Youth Soccer League in scoring three times from 2014 to 2016.[2] She also played with the provincial Team Ontario from 2014 to 2016.

College career

In 2017, she committed to the University of Memphis to play for the women's soccer team.[3] She scored her first goal in her debut on August 18, 2017 against the Samford Bulldogs.[4] [5] In her freshman season, she was named to the AAC All-Rookie Team.[6] In her sophomore season, she earned First Team All-Conference and First Team All-South Region honours and helped Memphis win their first AAC Tournament title and was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Offensive Player, after scoring the first two goals of a 3–0 win against USF.[7] [8] In her junior season, she was named AAC Co-Offensive Player of the Year, AAC First Team All-Conference, and a Second Team All-American. As a senior, she was a AAC All-Conference Second Team.[9]

Club career

In 2018, she played with West Ottawa SC in League1 Ontario, scoring three goals in four appearances.[10]

In 2019, she joined Ottawa South United in League1 Ontario, making two appearances.[11] On May 11, she scored nine goals in a 13–0 victory over North Mississauga SC.[12]

In May 2021, she signed with Icelandic club Valur in the top tier Úrvalsdeild kvenna on a six-month contract.[13] She made her debut on May 19 against ÍBV.[14] With Valur, she won the league title in 2021.[15]

In August 2021, she joined Scottish club Celtic in the Scottish Women's Premier League.[16] She made her debut on September 5 against Aberdeen.[17] She scored her first goal on September 29, 2021 against Motherwell.[18] On March 26, 2022, she scored a goal 58 seconds into the match against Hibernian.[19] In her debut season she won the League Cup and Scottish Cup with Celtic,[20] On August 11, 2022, she scored a hat trick against Hibernian.[21] [22] [23] At the time of her departure from the club during the 2022–23 season, she had been the leading scorer in the Scottish Women's Premier League, after scoring twelve goals through twelve league matches.[24] [25]

In January 2023, she joined Swedish club Häcken in the Damallsvenskan,[26] [27] with the club paying a sizable transfer fee for her.[28] [29] She scored her first goal in a pre-season friendly on January 20 against Alingsås IF.[30] [31] She made her official debut on March 5 in a Swedish cup victory over Växjö DFF.[32] She made her league debut on March 26 against Djurgårdens.[33] On May 19, she scored a goal and added an assist in a 3-0 victory over Linköpings FC.[34]

International career

In August 2022, she earned her first callup to the Canadian national team for a pair of friendly matches against Australia.[35] [36] She made her debut on September 3, 2022, coming on as a substitute.[15] She was then subsequently called up for the team's next set of friendlies in October.[37] On October 6, she earned her first assist against Argentina.[38] [39] Four days later on October 10, she scored her first international goal in a friendly against Morocco.[40] [41]

Personal life

Larisey is the cousin of fellow professional soccer player Tony Mikhael.[42]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueDomestic CupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
BK Häcken2023Damallsvenskan186——31—217
20240000—20—20
Career total18600—51—237

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Canada202241
202320
202440
Total101

International goals

Honours

Celtics

Notes and References

  1. News: John. Curry. 24. Sittsville News. April 11, 2013. Travelling for Soccer.
  2. News: 2 OSU regular season champs lose away rematches in OYSL soccer finals held in runner-ups backyards. Dan. Plouffe. October 2016. Ottawa Sportspages.
  3. Web site: Eight Players Sign with Memphis Women’s Soccer. February 2, 2017. Memphis Tigers.
  4. Web site: Women’s Soccer Kicks Off Season With Shutout Victory. August 18, 2017. Memphis Tigers.
  5. Web site: Clarissa Larisey Memphis Tigers profile. Memphis Tigers.
  6. Web site: Women’s Soccer Lands Six on All-Conference Teams. October 31, 2017. Memphis Tigers.
  7. Web site: Clarissa Larisey and the Memphis Tigers are striving for greatness. October 10, 2019. Carson A. Merk. Beautiful Game Network.
  8. Web site: Memphis' Larisey Named to MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List. January 28, 2021. American Athletic Conference.
  9. Web site: Tigers well represented in AAC end-of-season awards; tournament play starts Thursday. April 14, 2021. Memphis Tigers.
  10. Web site: Clarissa Larisey 2018 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.
  11. Web site: Clarissa Larisey 2019 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.
  12. Web site: Larisey Leads OSU To 13 Goal Blitz While London And Unionville Held At Two A Piece. May 12, 2019. League1 Ontario.
  13. Web site: High Achievers: Clarissa Larisey signs pro soccer contract with Valur in Iceland. Ottawa Sportspages. Martin. Cleary. May 6, 2021.
  14. Web site: CanWNT hopeful Clarissa Larisey on time in NCAA, first professional contract in Iceland. May 20, 2021. Benedict. Rhodes. Canadian Premier League.
  15. Web site: Young Canadian international forward Clarissa Larisey on the move and loving it. Neil. Davidson. Toronto Star. October 8, 2022.
  16. Web site: Celtic FC Women sign Canadian striker Larisey Clarissa from Valur. August 31, 2022. The Celtic Star.
  17. Web site: Clarrissa Larisey impresses on debut as Celtic beat Aberdeen 4-2 in SWPL1. September 6, 2021. Jobs4Football. Matty. Ingham.
  18. Web site:
    1. SBSSWPL: Celtic FC Women go top, Hibs break attendance record
    . SheKicks. September 30, 2021. Wilf. Frith.
  19. Web site: Watching Alonso’s Celtic putting on a show at a sun-drenched Paradise. March 26, 2022. The Celtic Star.
  20. Web site: "So articulate. So humble. So talented" – Clarissa Larisey set for Canadian Debut. September 2, 2022. The Celtic Star.
  21. Web site: Full-time Report: Celtic 9-0 Hibs – Larisey gets her hat-trick then a Gallacher double. August 7, 2022. The Celtic Star.
  22. Web site: "I want everyone to just know Celtic," Clarissa Larisey. August 11, 2022. The Celtic Star.
  23. Web site: Clarissa Larisey going for hat-trick of trophies this season. August 11, 2022. Celtic FC. Ryan. Maher.
  24. Web site: Clarissa Larisey heading to Sweden as Celtic arrange swap plus fee deal for striker. January 8, 2023. The Celtic Star.
  25. Web site: "I always like to expect the best. I hope that we win everything," BK Häcken’s Clarissa Larisey. January 9, 2023. The Celtic Star.
  26. Web site: BK Häcken värvar Clarissa Larisey från Celtic. January 9, 2023. BK Häcken signs Clarissa Larisey from Celtic. Swedish. BK Häcken FF.
  27. Web site: "Celtic, Thank you. It has been an honour," Clarissa Larisey says her goodbyes. January 9, 2023. The Celtic Star.
  28. Web site: Substantial Fee for Larisey, Latest on Jacynta Rumour, New Signing Today. January 13, 2023. The Celtic Star.
  29. Web site: Larisey loss to Sweden a reminder of how far SWPL still lags behind. January 15, 2023. Alan. Campbell. The Herald.
  30. Web site: Larisey to keep writing history with Swedish club Häcken. February 12, 2023. CONCACAF.
  31. Web site: Clarissa Larisey: "Jag trivs verkligen bra så här långt". Swedish. Clarissa Larisey: "I'm really enjoying myself so far". February 4, 2023. BK Häcken FF.
  32. Web site: CanXNT Club Roundup: 27 February – 5 March. March 7, 2023. Megan. Christopher. Rise Higher.
  33. Web site: CANXNT Roundup 20th-26th March. March 27, 2023. Laura. Bryan. Rise Higher.
  34. Web site: Kanadensiskan Clarissa Larisey avgjorde för Häcken – är ny serieledare. Canadian Clarissa Larisey decided for Häcken - is the new series leader. Swedish. May 19, 2023. Oskar Juan Pablo. Danielson Frost. Sveriges Television.
  35. Web site: "I’m honoured, a dream come true!" Clarissa Larisey delighted by Canada call-up. August 23, 2022. The Celtic Star.
  36. Web site: Awujo, Larisey earn first Canada call ups. September 2, 2022. Canadian Soccer Association.
  37. Web site: Clarissa Larisey dans la cour des grands avec l’équipe nationale de soccer. Jonathan. Jobin. Clarissa Larisey in the big leagues with the national soccer team. fr. October 5, 2022. Ici Radio-Canada Télé.
  38. Web site: Match Analysis: CanWNT 2-0 Argentina. October 6, 2022. Canadian Premier League. Benedict. Rhodes.
  39. Web site: Celtic’s Canadian striker Clarissa Larisey heading to Brazil. October 31, 2022. The Celtic Star.
  40. Web site: "A special moment I will always remember," Larisey scores first goal for Canada. October 11, 2022. The Celtic Star.
  41. Web site: Ottawa strikers Larisey, Chukwu take varied paths to Canadian senior women’s soccer team. Ottawa Sportspages. November 18, 2022. Mark. Colley.
  42. Web site: Ottawa’s Clarissa Larisey Making Strong Bid For Canada’s National Women’s Soccer Team And World Cup 2023. November 1, 2022. Faces Magazine. Steve. Warne.

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