Deandre Kerr Explained

Deandre Kerr
Fullname:Deandre Christopher Kerr
Birth Date:29 November 2002
Birth Place:Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Height:1.8m (05.9feet)[1]
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Toronto FC
Clubnumber:29
Youthclubs1:Ajax SC
Youthclubs2:United FA
Youthyears3:2017–2018
Youthclubs3:Whitby SC
Youthyears4:2018–2020
Youthclubs4:Toronto FC
Collegeyears1:2020–2021
College1:Syracuse Orange
Collegecaps1:27
Collegegoals1:13
Years1:2018
Clubs1:Darby FC
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–
Clubs2:Toronto FC
Caps2:68
Goals2:9
Nationalyears1:2017
Nationalteam1:Canada U15
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2019
Nationalteam2:Canada U17
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:July 20, 2024
Nationalteam-Update:04:18, 19 December 2023 (UTC)

Deandre Christopher Kerr (born November 29, 2002) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a forward for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer

Early life

Kerr began playing youth soccer with Ajax SC at age seven.[2] Afterwards, he played for Pickering FC's United FA OPDL team.[2] [3] He then moved to Whitby SC and in 2018 went on trial with Scottish Premier League clubs.[4] In November 2018, he joined the Toronto FC Academy.[5] [6]

College career

In 2020, he began attending Syracuse University, playing for the men's soccer team. In his freshman season, he led the team with four goals and was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team.[7] [8] In his sophomore season, he led the team in goals with nine and in points with 21,[9] was named to the second team All-Region,[10] a 2021 All-ACC First Team selection,[11] and Syracuse team MVP.[12]

Club career

He was on the roster for Whitby's League1 Ontario team Darby FC in 2018, but did not feature in any matches.[13] [14]

On January 21, 2022, he signed a three-year Homegrown player contract with Toronto FC, with options for 2025 and 2026.[15] In his unofficial debut in pre-season, he scored twice in a 5-4 loss to the LA Galaxy on January 29.[16] He started in the Toronto FC season opener against FC Dallas on February 26.[17] In 2023, he finished as the team's co-leading scorer, alongside Italian Designated Players Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi with five goals.[18] On May 21, 2024, he scored four goals in an 8-1 victory over CS Saint-Laurent in the 2024 Canadian Championship.[19]

International career

Born in Canada, Kerr is of Jamaican descent. He played three matched for Canada U15 at the 2017 CONCACAF Boys' Under-15 Championship.[2]

He started all three matches for Canada U17 at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[20]

In May 2023, Kerr was listed on the Canada preliminary rosters for the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals.[21]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Toronto FC2022Major League Soccer26310273
20232351020265
2024191003500226
Career total689005500207514

Honours

Toronto FC

2020

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Deandre Kerr . 21 August 2022 . Toronto FC.
  2. Web site: Deandre Kerr Canada profile. Canadian Soccer Association.
  3. Web site: Alumni. Pickering FC.
  4. Web site: The OPDL Spotlight Series - Whitby Iroquois Soccer Club. September 18, 2018. Ontario Soccer Association.
  5. Web site: Top scorer Deandre Kerr is the future of Syracuse's offense. Eric. Storms. The Daily Orange. November 9, 2020.
  6. News: Toronto FC awards Ajax teen Deandre Kerr to a long-term contract. January 21, 2022. Steve. Buffery. Toronto Sun.
  7. Web site: 'Versatile' forward Deandre Kerr draws attention of opposing defenders. September 14, 2021. Anthony. Alandt. The Daily Orange.
  8. Web site: Syracuse men's soccer forward Deandre Kerr selected as All-ACC Freshman. Steve. Haller. April 15, 2021. Nunes Magician.
  9. Web site: Deandre Kerr Syracuse profile. Syracuse Orange.
  10. Web site: DeAndre Kerr earns United Soccer Coaches' second team All-Region honors. Henry. O'Brien. December 9, 2021. The Daily Orange.
  11. Web site: Toronto FC sign forward Deandre Kerr as homegrown player. January 21, 2022. Major League Soccer.
  12. Web site: Toronto FC sign 19-year-old forward Deandre Kerr to a three-year contract. January 21, 2022. Michael. Singh. Waking the Red.
  13. Web site: Match Preview: Darby FC v Woodbridge Strikers. April 27, 2018. League1 Ontario.
  14. Web site: Deandre Kerr 2018 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.
  15. Web site: Toronto FC sign forward Deandre Kerr. Toronto FC. January 21, 2022.
  16. Web site: Deandre Kerr scores twice for Toronto FC in pre-season loss to L.A. Galaxy. Toronto Star. January 29, 2022.
  17. News: Armstrong . Laura . Toronto FC opens with a draw against Dallas, and confirmation of a work in progress . 26 February 2022 . . 26 February 2022.
  18. Web site: Deandre Kerr's improvement in 2023 proof he can be Herdman's starting striker at Toronto FC. November 15, 2023. Tomas. Karageorgos. Waking the Red.
  19. Web site: Deandre Kerr scores four goals as Toronto FC sets cup scoring record in lopsided win. May 21, 2024. CP24. Neil. Davidson.
  20. News: TFC notebook: Ajax forward Kerr signed to long-term deal ... Salcedo for Soteldo said to be close. January 21, 2022. Toronto Sun. Steve. Buffery.
  21. Web site: CONCACAF drops stacked Canada preliminary Nations League roster with some surprise names. May 19, 2023. May 19, 2023. Canada Soccer Daily.