Shafique Wilson Explained

Shafique Wilson
Birth Date:22 June 2001
Birth Place:Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Toronto FC II
Clubnumber:80
Collegeyears1:2019
College1:Florida Atlantic Owls
Collegecaps1:0
Collegegoals1:0
Collegeyears2:2021–2023
College2:Albany Great Danes
Collegecaps2:31
Collegegoals2:0
Years1:2022
Caps1:11
Goals1:0
Years2:2023
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Years3:2024–
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Club-Update:October 6, 2024

Shafique Wilson (born June 22, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro.

College career

In 2019, Wilson began attending Florida Atlantic University, where he was a member of the men's soccer team, but did not make any appearances.[1]

In 2021, he transferred to the University at Albany, SUNY, where he joined the men's soccer team.[2] He made his debut on September 10, 2021, recording a clean sheet in a 1-0 victory over the Lafayette Leopards.[3] In October 2022, he was named the America East Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week.[4] At the end of 2022, he received Academic All-District honours.[5] At the end of 2023, he was named to the America East All-Academic team and again received Academic All-District honours.[6] [7]

Club career

In 2022, Wilson played with the Woodbridge Strikers in League1 Ontario.[8] In 2023, he played with Fort Wayne FC in USL League Two, making six appearances, helping them to win the Valley Division.[9]

In March 2024, he signed a professional contract with Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro.[10] He made his debut on September 29, 2024, against Chattanooga FC.[11] Toronto FC II exercised Wilson's contract option following the 2024 season.[12]

Personal life

He is the brother of fellow professional soccer player Armaan Wilson.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Woodbridge Strikers2022League1 Ontario110110
Fort Wayne FC2023USL League Two601070
Toronto FC II2024MLS Next Pro2020
Career total190100000200

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shafique Wilson FAU profile. Florida Atlantic Owls.
  2. Web site: Men’s Soccer Announces 2021 Recruiting Class. August 25, 2021. Albany Great Danes.
  3. Web site: Lucca's Buzzer-Beater Secures Victory over Lafayette 1-0. September 10, 2021. Albany Great Danes.
  4. Web site: Wilson Named Co-Defender of the Week. October 31, 2022. Albany Great Danes.
  5. Web site: Shafique Wilson Albany profile. Albany Great Danes.
  6. Web site: Men's Soccer Lands Two All-Conference Selections. November 3, 2023. Albany Great Danes.
  7. Web site: Eight From Men’s & Women’s Soccer Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors. November 22, 2023. Albany Great Danes.
  8. Web site: Shafique Wilson 2022 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.
  9. Web site: Toronto FC II sign Goalkeeper Shafique Wilson. March 14, 2024. Toronto FC.
  10. Web site: Wilson Signs with Toronto FC II. March 16, 2024. Albany Great Danes.
  11. Web site: Match Recap: Toronto FC II 1-5 Chattanooga FC - September 29, 2024. September 29, 2024. Nikk. Kadbet. Toronto FC.
  12. Web site: Toronto FC II Announce Year-End Roster Moves . . 15 November 2024.