Emilio Estevez (footballer) explained
Emilio Estevez |
Fullname: | Emilio Estevez Tsai |
Birth Date: | 10 August 1998 |
Birth Place: | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Height: | 1.71 m |
Position: | Midfielder |
Youthclubs1: | Etobicoke Energy |
Youthyears2: | 2013–2016 |
Youthclubs2: | Clarkson SC |
Youthyears3: | 2016–2017 |
Youthclubs3: | Levante |
Youthyears4: | 2020–2021 |
Youthclubs4: | ADO Den Haag |
Collegeyears1: | 2017 |
College1: | Sheridan Bruins |
Collegecaps1: | 7 |
Collegegoals1: | 1 |
Years1: | 2018 |
Clubs1: | North Mississauga SC |
Caps1: | 8 |
Goals1: | 0 |
Years2: | 2018 |
Clubs2: | SC Waterloo Region |
Caps2: | 5 |
Goals2: | 1 |
Years3: | 2019–2020 |
Clubs3: | York9 |
Caps3: | 18 |
Goals3: | 1 |
Years4: | 2020–2021 |
Clubs4: | ADO Den Haag |
Caps4: | 0 |
Goals4: | 0 |
Years5: | 2021 |
Clubs5: | Ourense CF |
Caps5: | 0 |
Goals5: | 0 |
Years6: | 2022–2023 |
Clubs6: | Eastern |
Caps6: | 13 |
Goals6: | 1 |
Years7: | 2023–2024 |
Clubs7: | Rangers (HKG) |
Caps7: | 0 |
Goals7: | 0 |
Years8: | 2023–2024 |
Clubs8: | → Tai Po (loan) |
Caps8: | 10 |
Goals8: | 1 |
Years9: | 2024– |
Clubs9: | Hang Yuan |
Club-Update: | 27 July 2024 |
Nationalyears1: | 2019– |
Nationalteam1: | Chinese Taipei |
Nationalcaps1: | 13 |
Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
Pcupdate: | 26 May 2024 |
Nationalteam-Update: | 2 August 2024 |
Emilio Estevez Tsai (Tsai Li-ching; born 10 August 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Hang Yuan. Born in Canada, Estevez represents Chinese Taipei internationally.
Early life
Estevez began playing youth soccer with the Etobicoke Energy before switching to Clarkson SC in Mississauga as well as playing futsal.[1] In 2016, when he was 18, he spent a year training with the lower teams of La Liga club Levante.[2] [3] He then spent a week on trial with Queen's Park Rangers before returning to Canada.[4]
In 2017, he attended Sheridan College, making seven appearances and scoring one goal for the Bruins.[5]
Club career
Canada
In 2018, Estevez played for League1 Ontario side North Mississauga SC, making eight appearances in league play.[6] He also played in the Canadian Soccer League with SC Waterloo Region.[7]
In October 2018, Estevez participated in the Canadian Premier League Open Trials in Toronto, where he was highly rated by scouts.[8] [9] On 8 February 2019, Estevez signed with CPL side York9. On 4 May 2019, he made his professional debut as a starter in a match against Cavalry FC and assisted York's lone goal in a 2–1 loss.[10] Estevez scored his first goal for York on 27 July against HFX Wanderers, netting the final goal in a 6–2 victory.[11] On 10 December 2019, it was announced that Estevez had re-signed for the upcoming season.[12]
Europe
On 12 May 2020, he moved to Dutch Eredivisie club ADO Den Haag in a transfer for an initial fee in the range of $100,000 CAD, plus add-ons and a sell on clause.[13] He agreed to a one-year contract with the club, with an option to extend for a further year.[14] Estevez became the first player to move from the Canadian Premier League to a top-flight club in Europe,[15] and was to be the first ever Taiwanese player to ply his trade in the Dutch Eredivisie, and the third overall to play in a top European League.[16] [17] He made his first appearance in a pre-season friendly against Almere City FC on 8 August, playing the second half.[18] [19] Initially joining the first team, he was moved to begin the season with the U21 side.[20] On 29 January 2021, he and the club agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent, after he appeared in only two substitute appearances for the U21 side.[21] [22]
In 2021, he joined Ourense CF, playing in the Spanish fourth tier Tercera División.[23] [24] After departing Spain, he returned to Canada and trained (but did not sign) with his former club York United FC (who had since changed their name from York9 FC).[25]
Asia
In the summer of 2022, he trained with China League One side Guangxi Pingguo.[26]
In October 2022, Estevez signed a contract with Hong Kong Premier League club Eastern.[27] [28] He made his debut on 16 October 2022 against Resources Capital.[29] He scored his first goal on 23 October 2022 in a 3–1 Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield match, also against Resources Capital.[30] [31] He scored his first league goal in a match against Sham Shui Po on 29 October 2022.[32] In the summer of 2023, the club announced his departure.[33]
On 24 August 2023, Estevez joined league rivals Rangers.[34] Immediately after on 25 August 2023, it was announced that he was loaned to Tai Po for a season.[35] Following his departure from the Hong Kong circuit, he joined Hang Yuan in the Taiwan Football Premier League in July 2024.[36] [37]
International career
Born in Toronto to a Spanish father and a Taiwanese Hakka mother, Estevez was eligible to represent Canada, Chinese Taipei, or Spain internationally.
In 2018, Estevez was invited to train with the Chinese Taipei national team.[38] In February 2019, shortly after signing for York9, Estevez received another call-up from Chinese Taipei for a friendly against the Solomon Islands, but did not appear in the match due to injury.[39] [40] He made his debut as a starter in their loss to Australia during 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification on 15 October 2019.[41]
He returned to the national team program in the summer of 2023, to face Thailand in a friendly match.[42]
Personal life
Despite the similarity in name to actor Emilio Estevez, he was actually named after former Real Madrid player Emilio Butragueño.
Career statistics
Club
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Oliver . Platt . Y9's Estevez Tsai bringing uncommon skillset to CPL . . 5 May 2019 . 24 February 2019 . 27 September 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200927073859/https://canpl.ca/article/y9s-estevez-tsai-bringing-uncommon-skillset-to-cpl . live .
- Web site: Emilio Estévez Tsai: "En Canadá hay mucho talento para el fútbol". Emilio Estévez Tsai: «In Canada there is a lot of talent for soccer». es. 22 May 2020. Toronto Hispano. 15 November 2020. 5 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200605044414/https://toronto.hispanocity.com/publicacion/emilio-estevez-tsai-en-canada-hay-mucho-talento-para-el-futbol/. dead.
- Web site: York9 FC's Emilio Estevez: 'To go from CPL open trials to Europe is just crazy'. 12 May 2020. John. Molinaro. Canadian Premier League. 15 November 2020. 27 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200927194740/https://canpl.ca/article/york9-fcs-emilio-estevez-to-go-from-cpl-open-trials-to-europe-is-just-crazy. live.
- Web site: York 9 FC sells attacking midfielder Emilio Estevez Tsai to Dutch club. 12 May 2020. Neil. Davidson. The Globe and Mail. 15 November 2020. 21 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210721150245/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/article-york-9-fc-sells-attacking-midfielder-emilio-estevez-to-dutch-club-ado/. live.
- Web site: Emilio Estevez 2017 . Sheridan College . 5 May 2019 . 5 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190505021845/https://www.sheridanbruins.com/sports/msoc/2017-18/bios/estevez_emilio_d0ml . live .
- Web site: Emilio Estevez 2018 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario. 5 May 2019. 5 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190505021823/https://www.league1ontario.com/roster_players/24582727. live.
- Web site: Den Haag Signing Big Score for Emilio Estevez. 14 May 2020. Stan. Adamson. Canadian Soccer League. 14 May 2020. 14 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514232143/http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/16379-2/. live.
- Web site: Five players to watch heading into Day 2 of the #GotGame Open Trials in Toronto . Canadian Premier League . 5 May 2019 . 11 October 2018 . 5 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190505021825/https://canpl.ca/video/five-players-to-watch-heading-into-day-2-of-the-gotgame-open-trials-in-toronto . live .
- Web site: York9 FC adds Open Trialist Estevez, two others . Canadian Premier League . 5 May 2019 . 8 February 2019 . 5 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190505021821/https://canpl.ca/article/york9-fc-adds-open-trialist-emilio-estevez-two-others . live .
- Web site: Cavalry FC vs. York 9 FC - 4 May 2019 . Canadian Premier League . 5 May 2019 . 5 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190505021819/https://canpl.ca/matchcentre/4kj2hnlgvv3ncwouftn614siy/highlights . live .
- Web site: HIGHLIGHTS: York9 routs HFX in 8-goal affair. 27 July 2019. 28 July 2019. 28 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190728171250/https://york9fc.canpl.ca/video/highlights-york9-routs-hfx-in-8-goal-affair. dead.
- Web site: York9 inks Emilio Estevez and Roger Thompson for 2020 season . Canpl.ca . 10 December 2019 . 10 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191210192202/https://canpl.ca/article/york9-inks-emilio-estevez-and-roger-thompson-for-2020-season . live .
- Web site: Davidson . Neil . York 9 FC sells midfielder Emilio Estevez to Dutch club ADO Den Haag . Sportsnet . Canadian Press . 12 May 2020 . 7 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200607113143/https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/york-9-fc-sells-midfielder-emilio-estevez-dutch-club-ado-den-haag/ . live .
- Web site: 台灣第三人登陸歐洲 21歲新星蔡立靖加盟荷甲海牙 . Apple Daily . 13 May 2020 . zh-hk . Taiwanese third person landed in Europe, 21-year-old star Emilio Estevez joins the Netherlands .
- Web site: York9 FC Transfers Midfielder Emilio Estevez to Dutch Eredivise Side ADO Den Haag. york9fc.canpl.ca . 12 May 2020.
- Web site: 21歲台西混血小將蔡立靖轉會荷甲ADO海牙 成為台灣第一人. 2020-05-12. Xie Mengru (謝孟儒). 2020-05-12. ETtoday. 21-year-old Taiwanese mixed-race teenager Emilio Estevez transfers to Dutch ADO The Hague to become the first person in Taiwan. zh-hk. 21 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210721150245/https://sports.ettoday.net/news/1712744. live.
- Web site: 混血國腳蔡立靖 加盟荷甲海牙隊!. 2020-05-12. Li Hongbin(李弘斌). 2020-05-12. China Times. zh-hk. Emilio Estevez, a mixed-race international, joins the Netherlands team in the Netherlands!. 27 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527150722/https://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20200512006052-260403?chdtv. live.
- Web site: ADO Den Haag Boekt Oefenzege op Almere City FC. ADO Den Haag Registers Exhibition Victory at Almere City FC. Dutch. ADO Den Haag. 15 November 2020. 15 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115170317/https://adodenhaag.nl/nl/teams/1e-elftal/resultaten/739-almere-city-fc-ado-den-haag-739. live.
- Web site: Emilio Estevez plays first game for Ado Den Haag. Mark. Henderson. 12 August 2020. From the Tofu Bowl. 15 November 2020. 30 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220730053637/https://www.fromthetofubowl.com/2020/08/emilio-estevez-plays-first-game-for-ado.html. dead.
- Web site: Onder 21 Tankt Vertrouwen met Vijfklapper in Breda. Under 21 Confidence Fuels with Five-Topper in Breda. Dutch. ADO Den Haag. 15 November 2020. 16 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116101255/https://adodenhaag.nl/nl/teams/onder-21/resultaten/799-nac-breda-jong-ado-den-haag-799. live.
- Web site: Andrei Ratiu, Nikos Karelis en Emilio Estevez Tsai Vertrekken. Andrei Ratiu, Nikos Karelis and Emilio Estevez Tsai Leave. 29 January 2021. ADO Den Haag. Dutch. 3 February 2021. 5 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210205030143/https://adodenhaag.nl/nl/nieuws/laatste-nieuws/actueel/9384-andrei-ratiu-nikos-karelis-en-emilio-estevez-tsai-vertrekken. live.
- Web site: 荷甲ADO海牙宣布台灣蔡立靖離隊,中國李嗣鎔入隊,那Emilio的下一步是?. Emilio Out, Sirong In - Eredivisie ADO Den Haag announced that Taiwan’s Emilio Estevez has left the team and China’s Li Sirong has joined the team. What is Emilio’s next step?. Brandon. Li-Fong. Sports Vision. 1 February 2021. zh-hk. 3 February 2021. 7 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210207014339/https://www.sportsv.net/articles/80949. live.
- Web site: Fichajes de lujo en el Ourense CF. Luxury Transfers at Ourense CF. es. 2 February 2021. La Region. Pepe. Garrote. 3 February 2021. 2 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210202180102/https://www.laregion.es/articulo/deporte-local/fichajes-lujo-ourense-cf/202102012154401003374.html. live.
- Web site: Former York United Midfielder Emilio Estevez Lands In Spanish Fourth Tier. February 3, 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques. 14 November 2022. 3 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211103205024/https://northerntribune.ca/ourense-cf-emilio-estvez-tsai/. live.
- Web site: Emilio Estevez Is Training With York United. 12 August 2021. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune. 28 October 2021. 28 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211028124831/https://northerntribune.ca/york-united-emilio-estevez-training/. live.
- Web site: 前几年归化的年轻华裔球员们纷纷失业,又有两人遭到中甲球队放弃. Chinese. The young Chinese players who were naturalized in the past few years lost their jobs one after another, and two more were abandoned by the Chinese League One team. August 14, 2022. 易读.
- Web site: 東方簽中華台北混血中場蔡立靖 曾為荷甲梯隊上陣. Oriental signed Chinese Taipei mixed-race midfielder Cai Lijing once played for the Eredivisie echelon. Chinese. October 7, 2022. 明報網站 (Ming Pao). 7 October 2022. 7 October 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221007110509/https://news.mingpao.com/ins/%E9%AB%94%E8%82%B2/article/20221007/s00006/1665135927591/%E6%B8%AF%E8%B6%85-%E6%9D%B1%E6%96%B9%E7%B0%BD%E4%B8%AD%E8%8F%AF%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97%E6%B7%B7%E8%A1%80%E4%B8%AD%E5%A0%B4%E8%94%A1%E7%AB%8B%E9%9D%96-%E6%9B%BE%E7%82%BA%E8%8D%B7%E7%94%B2%E6%A2%AF%E9%9A%8A%E4%B8%8A%E9%99%A3. live.
- Web site: Former Nine Stripe Estevez-Tsai Lands In Hong Kong Premier League. October 7, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques. 14 November 2022. 14 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221114004413/https://northerntribune.ca/eastern-emilio-estevez-tsai/. live.
- Web site: 港超聯東方主場遇晉峰鬥攻鬥入波. Chinese. The Hong Kong Premier League's Eastern home encounters RCFC's fighting and entering the wave!. 16 October 2022. on.cc. 16 October 2022. 16 October 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221016164852/https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/sport/20221016/bkn-20221016170004330-1016_00882_001.html. live.
- Web site: 高級組銀牌 - 蔡立靖取加盟首入球 東方挫晉峰晉四強. Silver Medal in the Senior Shield - Estevez joins the first goal, defeats RCFC and advances to the semi-finals. Chinese. 23 October 2022. Sing Tao Daily.
- Web site: 高級組銀牌 蔡立靖「開齋」:要幫球隊捧盃. on.cc. Senior Shield silver medalist Estevez "break the fast": to help the team win the cup. 23 October 2022. 29 October 2022. 23 October 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221023194329/https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/sport/20221023/bkn-20221023165155443-1023_00882_001.html. live.
- Web site: 港超聯 孫銘謙起孖 東方4球挫深水埗. 29 October 2022. on.cc. Hong Kong Premier League Sun Ming Him hits the East with 4 goals and defeats Sham Shui Po. Chinese. 3 November 2022. 3 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221103013800/https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/sport/20221029/bkn-20221029165454421-1029_00882_001.html. live.
- Web site: Ruyu . Yan . 31 May 2023 . 蔡立靖離開港超東方龍獅 加入中華男足勢必全力求表現 . Cai Lijing leaves the Hong Kong Super League Oriental Dragons and Lions to join the Chinese Men's Football Team and will definitely strive for performance . 6 August 2023 . Yahoo Sports . zh-Hant-TW.
- Web site: Ziheng . Qiu . 25 August 2023 . 標準流浪先簽後租 蔡立靖前往和富大埔 - GoGoal 勁球網 . Standard Wanderers first signed and then rented Cai Lijing to Wofoo Tai Po . 26 August 2023 . gogoal.com.tw . zh-TW.
- Web site: 25 August 2023 . 港超聯 大埔借入標準流浪中場蔡立靖 . Hong Kong Super League Tai Po borrows standard wandering midfielder Cai Lijing . 26 August 2023 . on.cc東網 . zh-hk.
- Web site: Yan Ruyu (顏 如玉). 27 July 2024 . 補強班奇、是枝真伍、蔡立靖提升攻擊火力 新北航源下半季要「大躍進」 - GoGoal 勁球網 . Reinforce Benchi, Shingo Kore-eda, and Cai Lijing to increase attack firepower. New Beihang Source will make a "Great Leap Forward" in the second half of the season. . 27 July 2024 . Go Goal . zh-TW.
- Web site: Wang Xiang (王 翔) . 27 July 2024 . 航源男足幹大事網羅混血國腳蔡立靖 聯手班奇組成企甲最強雙核彈頭 . Hangyuan men's football team is doing big things, recruiting mixed-race national footballer Cai Lijing and teaming up with Benchi to form the strongest dual-core warhead in the Enterprise League. . Go Goal . zh-TW.
- Web site: Armen Bedakian . York9's Emilio Estevez called up to Chinese Taipei national team . Canadian Premier League . 5 May 2019 . 19 February 2019 . 5 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190505021827/https://canpl.ca/article/report-york9s-estevez-called-up-to-chinese-taipei-national-team . live .
- Web site: Nathan Verbaan . York9 FC – Roster Round-Up #3 – Midfielders (MF) . Northern Starting XI . 5 May 2019 . 8 April 2019 . 25 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210925144213/https://northernstartingeleven.com/york9-fc-roster-round-up-3-midfielders-mf/ . live .
- Web site: Emilio Estevez Gets Chinese Taipei Call Ahead Of Australia Bout. October 8, 2019. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques. 16 October 2022. 26 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221126082432/https://northerntribune.ca/emilio-estevez-chinese-taipei/. live.
- Web site: ‘Taiwan’s Eden Hazard’ Emilio Estevez Tsai makes history with move to Europe’s top flight. 12 June 2020. South China Morning Post. Andrew. McNicol. 16 October 2022. 16 October 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221016165604/https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3088612/taiwans-eden-hazard-emilio-estevez-tsai-makes-history-move-europes. live.
- Web site: 15 June 2023 . 台西混血蔡立靖睽違4年重返中華男足 拚下一張旅外合約 Go Goal 勁球網 . Taiwanese-Western mixed-race Cai Lijing returned to the Chinese men's football team after 4 years to fight for a contract abroad . 6 August 2023 . LINE TODAY . zh-Hant.
- Appearance(s) in the Canadian Championship and Hong Kong FA Cup
- Appearance(s) in the Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield
- Appearance(s) in the Hong Kong Sapling Cup
- Web site: Emilio Estevez Tsai Stats. La Preferente.