Khadim Kane Explained

Khadim Kane
Birth Date:May 17, 2005
Birth Place:Mbacké, Senegal
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Forge FC
Clubnumber:64
Youthclubs1:FSS Salabery
Youthclubs2:CF Montréal
Years1:2022
Clubs1:CF Montréal U23
Caps1:8
Goals1:1
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Forge FC
Caps2:21
Goals2:0
Years3:2023
Clubs3:→ Sigma FC (loan)
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Club-Update:July 14, 2024
Nationalyears1:2024
Nationalteam1:Canada U20
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Ntupdate:30 July 2024

Khadim Kane (born May 17, 2005) is a footballer who plays for Forge FC in the Canadian Premier League. Born in Senegal, Kane currently represents Canada at youth level.

Early life

Kane was born in Senegal, before moving to St. Laurent, Quebec, Canada.[1] He played youth soccer with FSS Salabery, later joining the CF Montreal Academy.

Club career

In 2022, he played with CF Montréal U23 in the Première ligue de soccer du Québec.

In 2023, he signed a two-year contract with Canadian Premier League club Forge FC, at the age of seventeen.[2] [3] His contract was later designated as an Exceptional Young Talent contract, under the CPL roster regulations.[4] He also spent some time on loan with Sigma, who served as Forge's affiliate club.[5] He made his professional debut for Forge on May 5, 2023, coming on as a substitute against York United FC.[6] On June 20, he earned his first start, in a match against Vancouver FC.[7] In October of the same year, he was a part of the Forge squad that won their fourth league title, following a 2–1 victory over Cavalry FC in the play-off final.[8] [9]

International career

In June 2024, Kane received his first call up to the Canadian U20 side for a camp in Chile.[10] In July 2024, he was named to the team for the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.[11]

Personal life

He is the younger brother of fellow professional player Mamadou Kane.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
CF Montréal U232022[12] Première ligue de soccer du Québec81———81
Forge FC2023Canadian Premier League1600000–160
2024500000–50
Total210000000210
Sigma FC (loan)2023League1 Ontario2000––20
Career total311000000311

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Forge FC sign Canadians Khadim Kane and Malcolm Duncan. April 14, 2023. Forge FC.
  2. Web site: Forge Adds Two Depth Options Ahead Of Opening Weekend. April 14, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  3. Web site: Khadim Kane, un jeune ambitieux au Forge FC . Khadim Kane, an ambitious youngster at Forge FC . fr . Quentin . Parisis . . September 21, 2023.
  4. Web site: Khadim Kane designated to new CPL Exceptional Young Talent roster category. July 20, 2023. Forge FC.
  5. Web site: Khadim Kane 2023 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.
  6. Web site: Forge FC Blanks York United FC, 1-0. May 5, 2023. Our Sports Central.
  7. Web site: Recap: Vancouver FC Claims First Ever Home Win Against Forge. David. Parkes. June 21, 2023. Northern Tribune.
  8. Web site: Wharnsby . Tim . 28 October 2023 . Borges scores 'Olimpico' goal as Forge FC completes comeback to win 4th CPL title . 29 October 2023 . CBC.
  9. Web site: Tierney . Mitchell . October 28, 2023 . HIGHLIGHTS + ANALYSIS: Forge wins 2023 North Star Cup, defeating Cavalry to lift fourth playoff crown (Oct. 28, 2023) . October 29, 2023 . OneSoccer.
  10. Web site: Four CPLers called up for Canada U-20 camp in Chile. June 7, 2024. Canadian Premier League. Mitchell. Tierney.
  11. Web site: Khadim Kane Called Up to U-20 Canadian National Team for 2024 Concacaf Championships. July 11, 2024. Forge FC.
  12. Web site: PLSQ Statistiques. TSI Sports.

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