Nakye Greenidge-Duncan Explained

Nakye Greenidge-Duncan
Fullname:Nakye Greenidge-Duncan
Birth Date:22 April 2003
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:2015–2021
Youthclubs1:Toronto FC
Years1:2021–2022
Clubs1:Toronto FC II
Caps1:15
Goals1:3
Years2:2023
Caps2:9
Goals2:0
Club-Update:July 12, 2023

Nakye Greenidge-Duncan (born April 22, 2003) is a Canadian soccer player.

Early life

In 2014, Greenidge-Duncan trialed with Dutch club Feyenoord's academy, after catching the club's attention during a camp run by the club in Toronto.[1] He joined the Toronto FC Academy in 2015.[2] In 2015, he helped the TFC U12 team win the inaugural Generation Adidas Cup, winning MVP honours.[3] The championship qualified the team for the Arousa Futbol 7 tournament, where they faced top European Academy teams, including Barcelona, against whom Greenidge-Duncan scored in a 2–2 draw.[4]

Career

On April 1, 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Toronto FC II of USL League One (they moved to MLS Next Pro in 2022).[2] He made his debut on October 1 against North Carolina FC.[5] He scored his first goal on April 17, 2022, against Chicago Fire FC II. On June 11, 2022, he scored a game-winning goal in stoppage time to give his team a 1–0 victory over Philadelphia Union II.[6] He scored three goals and added one assist, during the 2022 season.[7] After the 2022 season, Toronto declined his player option for 2023.[8]

In January 2023, he signed with New England Revolution II in MLS Next Pro.[9] After the season, the club declined his option for the 2024 season.[10]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Toronto FC II2021USL League One10—––10
2022MLS Next Pro14300––143
Total153000000153
New England Revolution II2023MLS Next Pro9000––90
Career total243000000243

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Canadese talentjes werken stage af bij Feyenoord Academy. Canadian talents complete an internship at Feyenoord Academy. October 7, 2014. Feyenoord. Dutch.
  2. Web site: Toronto FC II Sign Nakye Greenidge-Duncan. April 1, 2021. Toronto FC.
  3. Web site: Toronto FC youngsters to take on world's best at tournament in Spain. May 9, 2015. CTV News. Neil. Davidson.
  4. Web site: Toronto FC under-12 team ties Barcelona. May 15, 2015. The Canadian Press.
  5. Web site: Revolution II Sign Ben Awashie and Nakye Greenidge-Duncan. January 6, 2023. New England Revolution.
  6. Web site: Greenidge-Duncan stoppage-time strike lifts TFCII over Philadelphia Union II. June 11, 2022. MLS Next Pro.
  7. Web site: A Look At Possible MLS-To-CPL Moves, Part One. November 12, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  8. Web site: Toronto FC II announces year-end roster decisions. November 15, 2022. Toronto FC.
  9. Web site: Revolution II sign midfielders Ben Awashie and Nakye Greenidge-Duncan. The Bent Musket. Josh. Nye. January 6, 2023.
  10. Web site: Revolution II Announces Year-End Roster Moves. November 3, 2023. New England Revolution.

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