Shaan Hundal Explained
Shaan Hundal |
Full Name: | Shaan Singh Hundal |
Birth Date: | 14 July 1999 |
Birth Place: | Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
Position: | Forward |
Currentclub: | Valour FC |
Clubnumber: | 10 |
Youthyears1: | 2005–2007 |
Youthclubs1: | Caledon SC |
Youthyears2: | 2008–2013 |
Youthclubs2: | Brampton YSC |
Youthyears3: | 2013–2014 |
Youthclubs3: | Mississauga SC |
Youthyears4: | 2014–2015 |
Youthclubs4: | Toronto FC |
Years1: | 2016–2018 |
Clubs1: | Toronto FC III |
Caps1: | 3 |
Goals1: | 4 |
Years2: | 2016–2019 |
Clubs2: | Toronto FC II |
Caps2: | 84 |
Goals2: | 17 |
Years3: | 2019 |
Clubs3: | → Ottawa Fury (loan) |
Caps3: | 1 |
Goals3: | 0 |
Years4: | 2020 |
Clubs4: | Valour FC |
Caps4: | 6 |
Goals4: | 0 |
Years5: | 2021–2022 |
Clubs5: | Inter Miami CF II |
Caps5: | 48 |
Goals5: | 17 |
Years6: | 2022 |
Clubs6: | → Inter Miami (loan) |
Caps6: | 0 |
Goals6: | 0 |
Years7: | 2023 |
Clubs7: | Vancouver FC |
Caps7: | 28 |
Goals7: | 6 |
Years8: | 2024– |
Clubs8: | Valour FC |
Caps8: | 0 |
Goals8: | 0 |
Nationalyears1: | 2016 |
Nationalteam1: | Canada U18 |
Nationalcaps1: | 2 |
Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
Nationalyears2: | 2016–2017 |
Nationalteam2: | Canada U20 |
Nationalcaps2: | 6 |
Nationalgoals2: | 2 |
Club-Update: | October 6, 2023 |
Nationalteam-Update: | May 8, 2019 |
Shaan Singh Hundal (born July 14, 1999) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League.
Early life
Hundal was born in Canada to Indian Punjabi parents.[1] [2] He began playing youth soccer at age six with Caledon SC.[3] He later played with Brampton Youth SC and Mississauga SC. He was also a member of the Ontario provincial team at the U14 and U15 level. In May 2014, he joined the Toronto FC Academy.
Club career
In 2016, he played a match with Toronto FC III in the Premier Development League,[4] and also played with the team for two matches in 2018 in League1 Ontario.[5] He scored a hat trick on May 20, 2018 against Toronto Skillz FC.[6]
In April 2016, he joined Toronto FC II in the USL, as an academy call-up, and made his professional debut on April 9 against FC Montreal.[7] He scored his first professional goal on May 29 against the Wilmington Hammerheads. On September 1, 2016, he officially signed a professional contract with Toronto FC II.[8] He was named to the USL's 20 under 20 list in back to back years, being ranked #13 in 2016 and #4 in 2017.[9] [10] [11] In July 2018, he signed an extension with the team through the 2019 season.[12] [13] In March 2019, he briefly joined the Ottawa Fury on loan.[14] [15] He was later recalled by Toronto FC II, after only making one appearance for the Fury. He departed Toronto after the 2019 season.[16]
In July 2020, Hundal signed with Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League.[17] [18] He had originally joined the club on trial in March, but the COVID-19 pandemic had put a halt to all team training.[19] He made six appearances for the club during the seven-game shortened season, recording two assists.[20] [21] He departed the club following the season.[22]
In April 2021, he signed with Fort Lauderdale CF in USL League One (who later re-branded to Inter Miami II upon their move to MLS Next Pro in 2022).[23] He scored his first goal for the club on April 17, in a 1-0 victory over South Georgia Tormenta FC.[24] On May 2, he scored a brace in a 2-1 victory over the Richmond Kickers.[25] In his first season with the club, he led the team in scoring with 11 goals.[26] At the end of the season, he was named a USL League One Second Team All-Star[27] and was a finalist for the league's Young Player of the Year award.[28] In July 2022, he signed a short-term loan agreement with their Major League Soccer parent club, Inter Miami CF.[29]
In January 2023, Hundal joined newly-established Canadian Premier League side Vancouver FC.[30] [31] On April 22, he scored the first ever goal in the club's history, opening the score-sheet in an eventual 2-1 league win against York United FC, which also represented Vancouver's first ever victory.[32] [33] [34] He began the season on a hot streak, scoring five goals in the first nine matches,[35] ultimately finishing the season with six goals and added one assist, the club declined his option for the 2024 season.[36] [37]
In November 2023, he returned to Valour FC, ahead of the 2024 season, signing a multi-year contract.[38] [39] The club had previously attempted to sign him in the summer of 2023, but was not able to reach a deal with Vancouver on a move.[40]
International career
Born in Canada, to Sikh Punjabi parents,[41] [42] Hundal is eligible for the national teams of both Canada and India.[43] [44]
In November 2013, Hundal made his debut in the Canadian youth program at a Canada U15 identification camp. After attending multiple camps with the Canada U15, Canada U17, and Canada U18 teams, he was called up to the Canada U20 team for the first time for a camp in November 2016.[45] He was subsequently named to the roster for the 2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, where he scored his first international goal against Antigua and Barbuda U20 on February 23, 2017.[46] [47] In January 2018, he was called to a camp with the Canada U23 team.[48]
Personal life
Hundal speaks fluent English and Punjabi. His favourite soccer players include Luis Suarez and Sergio Agüero, and he is also a fan of Manchester City.
Career statistics
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Shaan Hundal visits Vancouver's Punjabi Market Collective. July 27, 2023. Vancouver FC. David. Nava. July 28, 2023. July 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728013825/https://vancouverfc.canpl.ca/article/vancouver-fc-x-punjabi-market-collective. live.
- Hundal . Shaan . 22 May 2015 . Proud to be Sikh. ShaanHundal09. 601574606185603072.
- Web site: Shaan Hundal- My role will be to score and help the team win games. April 19, 2021. IFTWC. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180812/https://iftwc.com/shaan-hundal-interview/. live.
- Web site: Shaan Hundal 2016 PDL Stats. USL League Two. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180808/https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/roster_players/12535620. live.
- Web site: Shaan Hundal 2018 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180812/https://www.league1ontario.com/roster_players/24577010. live.
- Web site: TFC III Remain Undefeated With 6-1 Win Over Toronto Skillz. Mahdi. Ghaffaribarzi. League1 Ontario. May 21, 2018. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180807/https://www.league1ontario.com/news_article/show/920021. live.
- Web site: Toronto FC II Sign Shaan Hundal. September 1, 2016. Toronto FC. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180811/https://www.torontofc.ca/news/toronto-fc-ii-sign-shaan-hundal. live.
- Web site: 20 Under 20 Selection Hundal Signs with TFC II. September 1, 2016. United Soccer League. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180811/https://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/692672-20-under-20-selection-hundal-signs-with-tfc-ii. live.
- Web site: News: Malik Johnson and Shaan Hundal named to USL 20 under 20. July 28, 2016. Toronto FC. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180815/https://www.torontofc.ca/news/news-malik-johnson-and-shaan-hundal-named-usl-20-under-20. live.
- Web site: Shaan Hundal named to USL 20 under 20. July 25, 2017. Toronto FC. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180814/https://www.torontofc.ca/news/shaan-hundal-named-usl-20-under-20. live.
- Web site: USL 20 Under 20 – No. 4: Shaan Hundal. July 25, 2017. USL Championship. April 23, 2019. March 29, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190329011327/https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/817199. live.
- Web site: Toronto FC II re-signs Shaan Hundal. July 17, 2018. Toronto FC. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180809/https://www.torontofc.ca/news/toronto-fc-ii-re-signs-shaan-hundal. live.
- Web site: Hundal rises to the occasion, but TFC II lose to Bekker-fuelled North Carolina. July 23, 2018. James. Grossi. Waking the Red. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180808/https://www.wakingthered.com/2018/7/23/17602982/hundal-rises-to-the-occasion-but-tfc-ii-lose-to-bekker-fuelled-north-carolina-toronto-fc-usl. live.
- Web site: March 7, 2019. March 6, 2019. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20190307112330/https://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news_article/show/1001402. Ottawa Fury FC. Fury FC welcomes three on loan from Toronto FC.
- Web site: Toronto FC Loan Three Players to Ottawa Fury FC. March 6, 2019. Toronto FC. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180810/https://www.torontofc.ca/news/toronto-fc-loan-three-players-ottawa-fury-fc. live.
- Web site: TFC II try to bust winless skid against Shaan Hundal and Fort Lauderdale CF. Ben. Steiner. Waking the Red. June 16, 2021. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180808/https://www.wakingthered.com/2021/6/16/22536379/tfc-ii-try-to-bust-winless-skid-against-shaan-hundal-and-fort-lauderdale-cf. live.
- Web site: Valour FC Signs Shaan Hundal. July 17, 2020. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180810/https://northerntribune.ca/valour-fc-shaan-hundal/. live.
- Web site: Valour FC sign Shaan Hundal - "I'm just glad we got it done". July 17, 2020. Transfermarkt. Manuel. Veth. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180808/https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/valour-fc-sign-shaan-hundal-ldquo-i-rsquo-m-just-glad-we-got-it-done-rdquo-/view/news/365751. live.
- Web site: "I've got to be right place, right time and finish the chances I can. I can't wait." - Hundal seeking bigger opportunity with the club. July 17, 2020. Valour FC. Ed. Tait. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180810/https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/ive-got-to-be-right-place-right-time-and-finish-the-chances-i-can-i-cant-wait-hundal-seeking-bigger-opportunity-with-the-club. live.
- Web site: Hundal Returns To CPL Through Vancouver FC. January 31, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180814/https://northerntribune.ca/vancouver-fc-shaan-hundal/. live.
- Web site: Winnipeg Welcomes Back Shaan Hundal On Multi-Year Deal. December 1, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
- Web site: Hundal Hungry For Next Opportunity. January 29, 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180812/https://northerntribune.ca/free-agent-shaan-hundal/. live.
- Web site: PIO Shaan Hundal joins David Beckham owned Fort Lauderdale CF. Varun. Deshpande. April 8, 2021. IFTWC. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180814/https://iftwc.com/shaan-hundal-joins-beckham-owned-fort-lauderdale-cf/. live.
- Web site: Match recap: Fort Lauderdale CF Claims First Victory of the 2021 Season, Defeats Tormenta on the Road. Mauricio. Venegas. April 17, 2021. Inter Miami CF. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180813/https://www.intermiamicf.com/news/fort-lauderdale-cf-claims-first-victory-2021-season-defeats-tormenta-road. live.
- Web site: Hundal's Brace Powers Fort Lauderdale Past Richmond. May 2, 2021. USL League One. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180810/https://www.uslleagueone.com/news_article/show/1161577. live.
- Web site: Brampton soccer player signs with David Beckham's Inter Miami CF. InBrampton. July 9, 2022. Samantha. Lawson. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180811/https://www.insauga.com/brampton-soccer-player-signs-with-david-beckhams-inter-miami-cf/. live.
- Web site: Shaan Hundal Named to USL League One All-League Second Team. November 10, 2021. Inter Miami CF. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180809/https://www.intermiamicf.com/news/shaan-hundal-named-to-usl-league-one-all-league-second-team. live.
- Web site: Allen, Hundal Voted as Finalists for USL League One Young Player of the Year Award. November 11, 2021. Inter Miami CF. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180807/https://www.intermiamicf.com/news/allen-hundal-voted-as-finalists-for-usl-league-one-young-player-of-the-year-awar. live.
- Web site: Inter Miami CF Signs Shaan Hundal on Short-Term Loan Agreement From Inter Miami CF II. July 8, 2022. Inter Miami CF. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180812/https://www.intermiamicf.com/news/inter-miami-cf-signs-shaan-hundal-on-short-term-loan-agreement-from-inter-miami-. live.
- Web site: Shaan Hundal returns to CPL with Vancouver FC. January 31, 2023. Canadian Premier League. January 31, 2023. January 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230131181756/https://canpl.ca/article/shaan-hundal-returns-to-cpl-with-vancouver-fc. live.
- Web site: Brampton Soccer's Shaan Hundal signs for Vancouver FC. Brampton Soccer. February 4, 2023. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180808/https://bramptonsoccer.com/brampton-soccers-shaan-hundal-signs-for-vancouver-fc/. live.
- Web site: WATCH: Shaan Hundal scores first goal in Vancouver FC club history. April 22, 2023. Canadian Premier League. April 26, 2023. April 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230426010720/https://canpl.ca/article/watch-shaan-hundal-scores-first-goal-in-vancouver-fc-club-history. live.
- Web site: Jacques . John . April 23, 2023 . History-Maker Hundal Takes Shot At Whitecaps . Northern Tribune . April 23, 2023 . April 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230423152335/https://northerntribune.ca/vancouver-fc-shaan-hundal-whitecaps-comment/ . live .
- Web site: Caps Comeback: Gressel Chirps Back At Shaan Hundal. April 25, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
- Web site: "That's what Shaan is here for – he's here to score goals.". February 22, 2024. Valour FC. Ed. Tait.
- Web site: Former VFC Striker Hundal In Discussions With Multiple Teams. October 29, 2023. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune. October 29, 2023. October 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231029225109/https://northerntribune.ca/vancouver-fc-shaan-hundal-free-agent/. live.
- Web site: Vancouver FC parts ways with four players after inaugural season, Thank you to Hundal, St. Louis, Gyimah, and Zielinski. November 9, 2023. Vancouver FC. November 10, 2023. November 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231110024142/https://vancouverfc.canpl.ca/article/vancouver-fc-parts-ways-with-four-players-after-inaugural-season-thank-you-to-hundal-st-louis-gyimah-and-zielinski. live.
- Web site: Valour FC sign Canadian forward Shaan Hundal. November 30, 2023. Valour FC.
- Web site: Valour FC announce signing of Canadian forward Shaan Hundal. November 30, 2023. Canadian Premier League. Mitchell. Tierney.
- Web site: "He has an edge to him, and we want guys with that edge.". November 30, 2023. Valour FC. Ed. Tait.
- Web site: Shaan Hundal visits Vancouver's Punjabi Market Collective. July 27, 2023. Vancouver FC. David. Nava. July 28, 2023. July 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728013825/https://vancouverfc.canpl.ca/article/vancouver-fc-x-punjabi-market-collective. live.
- Hundal . Shaan . 22 May 2015 . Proud to be Sikh. ShaanHundal09. 601574606185603072.
- Web site: Brampton Soccer Roundtable: WTR speak to Valour FC signing Shaan Hundal. July 28, 2020. Waking the Red. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180808/https://www.wakingthered.com/2020/7/28/21341181/brampton-soccer-roundtable-wtr-speak-to-valour-fc-signing-shaan-hundal. live.
- Web site: Shaan Hundal – "I would Definitely Consider To Play For India, If Offered Under Better Circumstances!". July 19, 2020. IFTWC. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180815/https://iftwc.com/shaan-hundal-i-would-definitely-consider-to-play-for-india-if-offered-under-better-circumstances/. live.
- Web site: Toronto's Hundal, WFC2's Chung Feature in Canada U20 Squad. November 4, 2016. United Soccer League. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180811/https://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/717570. live.
- Web site: Canada finishes CONCACAF under-20 championship with win over Antigua and Barbuda. February 22, 2017. National Post. February 5, 2023. November 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231130095821/https://nationalpost.com/sports/canada-finishes-concacaf-under20-championship-with-win-over-antigua-and-barbuda. live.
- Web site: We are TFC II - Shaan Hundal. Adam. Krueger. September 20, 2017. Toronto FC. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180808/https://www.torontofc.ca/news/we-are-tfc-ii-shaan-hundal. live.
- Web site: 11 Ontario players called to Canada Soccer's men's national team U-23 camp squad. January 9, 2018. Ontario Soccer Association. February 5, 2023. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205180812/https://www.ontariosoccer.net/news_article/show/873875. live.