T.J. Tahid Explained

T.J. Tahid
Fullname:Taryck Jordan Tahid[1]
Birth Date:April 21, 2007
Birth Place:Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Vancouver FC
Clubnumber:26
Youthclubs1:New Westminster Africa United FC
Youthclubs2:Albion FC
Youthyears3:2018–2022
Youthclubs3:VanCity Pro Football Academy
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Vancouver FC
Caps1:25
Goals1:3
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:Canada U17
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:1
Club-Update:June 26, 2024
Nationalteam-Update:November 16, 2023

Taryck Jordan Tahid (born April 21, 2007) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League. He is the youngest player to ever play in a Canadian Premier League match, as also the youngest goalscorer in league history.

Early life

Tahid was born in Maple Ridge, British Columbia and was raised in a Ghanaian-Canadian family.[2] He began playing youth soccer at age three with New Westminster Africa United FC,[3] later joining Albion FC, in his hometown of Maple Ridge, British Columbia.[4] In 2018, he joined the VanCity Pro Football Academy, which was founded by his father.[5] He has also trialed with the academies of Spanish club Villarreal, Danish club FC Midtjylland and American club New York Red Bulls.[6] [7] He also trained with men's amateur teams from the Vancouver Metro Soccer League.[8] In 2019, during a trip to Ghana with his family, he trained with local club Yelzoli FC.[9]

In his youth, he also ran track and field, setting the 100m and 200m records for Grade 5 boys at the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district elementary track and field championships in 2018.[10] He currently attends Maple Ridge Secondary School.[11]

Club career

After trialing with the club during pre-season, on May 6, 2023, Tahid signed a full professional contract with Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League, becoming (at the time) the youngest player to ever sign a Canadian Premier League standard contract at the age of 16 years and 16 days.[12] [13] He made his professional debut the next day, in a substitute appearance against Cavalry FC, becoming the youngest player to appear in a CPL match at the age of 16 years and 17 days.[14] He scored his first professional goal on June 2 against Pacific FC, becoming the league's youngest ever goal scorer,[15] and was subsequently named to the CPL Team of the Week for the first time, becoming the youngest player to receive a TOTW nomination.[16] He finished his first professional season with three goals in 20 appearances, including six starts.[17] [18] [19] In January 2024, Tahid went on trial with the academy of Dutch club Feyenoord.[20] [21]

International career

Tahid is eligible to represent Canada and Ghana at international level.[22] In September 2023, he was called up to the Canada U17 team for the first time, ahead of a pair of friendlies against Brazil.[23] [24] [25] He made his debut for the program on September 29, as a starter in the first friendly.[26] [27] In November 2023, Tahid was named to the roster for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[28] [29] Tahid scored his first international goal against Argentina U17 in a friendly prior to the tournament, on November 5.[30] He then started all three of the team's matches at the World Cup tournament.[31] [32]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Vancouver FC2023Canadian Premier League2030000–203
2024500000–50
Career total253000000253

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Taryck Jordan Tahid profile. Vancouver FC.
  2. Web site: Remember The Name: An Interview with Vancouver FC’s record-breaking Taryck “TJ” Tahid. Away from the Numbers. May 19, 2023. Felipe. Vallejo.
  3. Web site: New West soccer alum named to Canada's FIFA U17 World Cup squad. November 3, 2023. Kyle. Balzer. New Westminster Record.
  4. Web site: Vancouver FC announce signing of youngest player in CPL history Taryck Tahid. May 6, 2023. Canadian Premier League.
  5. Web site: Meet TJ Tahid, Vancouver FC talent and Canadian soccer’s record-breaking youngster. June 1, 2023. Canadian Soccer Daily. Adam. Palermo.
  6. Web site: Kaldt et fodboldfænomen: Her er FCM-emnes nye klub. Called a football phenomenon: Here is the FCM subject's new club. Danish. May 7, 2023. Mikkel. Fuhr Nielsen. Tipsbladet.
  7. Web site: Canadian wonderkid TJ Tahid wants to join Arsenal. Nsidibe. Akpan. August 28, 2023. Now Arsenal.
  8. Web site: TJ Tahid: Vancouver FC's 16-year-old rising star with 'the heart of a lion'. Alexandre. Gangué-Ruzic. June 12, 2023. OneSoccer.
  9. Web site: Interview Q&A: Ghanaian whiz kid TJ Tahid turning heads in Canada open to Black Stars call-up. November 2, 2023. Ghana SoccerNet.
  10. Web site: Records fall at elementary track championships. Colleen. Flanagan. June 13, 2018. Today in B.C..
  11. Web site: Young soccer star T.J. Tahid admires Ali, Malcolm X and Drake’s shoes. August 25, 2023. The Globe & Mail. Cathal. Kelly.
  12. Web site: Meet The CPL’s Youngest-Ever Pro: TJ Tahid. May 7, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  13. Web site: Vancouver FC makes Maple Ridge teen the league’s youngest player. May 6, 2023. Maple Ridge News.
  14. Web site: Vancouver FC’s very first home game ends with a tie. May 7, 2023. Maple Ridge News. Dan. Ferguson.
  15. Web site: A BC Derby To Remember: Vancouver and Pacific make history with nine goal thriller in Langley. June 3, 2023. Away from the Numbers. Felipe. Vallejo.
  16. Web site: TJ Tahid youngest ever player named to CPL Team of the Week (Week 8). June 5, 2023. Vancouver FC.
  17. Web site: TJ Tahid to fulfill a dream that started with Luis Suarez. Vancouver FC. November 2, 2023. David. Nava.
  18. Web site: Maple Ridge phenom creates lifelong memories in first year of pro soccer. Neil. Corbett. October 19, 2023. Surrey Now-Leader.
  19. Web site: Teenage Vancouver FC star TJ Tahid headlines Canada’s Under-17 World Cup squad. November 2, 2023. Canadian Soccer Daily.
  20. Web site: Wie is Taryck Tahid, de tiener bij Feyenoord een proefperiode tegemoet gaat?. Who is Taryck Tahid, the teenager facing a trial period at Feyenoord?. Dutch. December 29, 2023. Voetbalnieuws.
  21. Web site: Jacques . John . January 6, 2024 . Report: Tahid Set For Feyenoord Trial . January 8, 2024 . Northern Tribune . en-CA.
  22. Web site: Vancouver FC Midfielder Taryck 'TJ' Tahid Answers Canada Call. 18 September 2023. Our Sports Central.
  23. Web site: Vancouver FC young star, TJ Tahid, earns first international call up for Canada. September 18, 2023. Vancouver FC.
  24. Web site: ‘Tremendous Competitor’ TJ Tahid Called Up To Canada U-17 Team. September 18, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  25. Web site: Vancouver FC’s Tahid, Forge’s Tavernier called up by Canada U-17 for friendly matches against Brazil. Mitchell. Tierney. September 18, 2023. Canadian Premier League.
  26. Web site: Trust The Kids: Tahid And Tavernier Both Feature For Canada U-17. October 3, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  27. Web site: TJ Tahid joins Canada’s U-17 men’s national team for preparation camp ahead of U-17 FIFA World Cup. October 17, 2023. Vancouver FC.
  28. Web site: VFC’s Youngest Star TJ Tahid Gets U-17 World Cup Call Up. November 2, 2023. Vancouver FC.
  29. Web site: ‘This will be the norm’: Vancouver FC’s Tahid, Forge’s Tavernier named to Canada’s squad for 2023 U-17 World Cup. November 2, 2023. Canadian Premier League. Mitchell. Tierney.
  30. Web site: A Chat With The Canadian Premier League’s Youngest Pro. November 9, 2023. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune.
  31. Web site: TJ Tahid: Meet the Vancouver FC wonderkid who models his game after Alexis Sánchez. December 23, 2023. Transfermarkt. Manuel. Veth.
  32. Web site: ‘A good test for us’: CPLers Tahid, Tavernier reflect on their experience at 2023 U-17 World Cup with Canada. December 5, 2023. Mitchell. Tierney. Canadian Premier League.

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