Tyr Walker Explained

Tyr Walker
Fullname:Tyr Carson Duhaney-Walker
Birth Date:October 22, 2003
Birth Place:Russell, Ontario, Canada
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Atlético Ottawa
Clubnumber:4
Youthclubs1:Ottawa St. Anthony Futuro Academy
Youthyears2:2022
Youthclubs2:Atlético Ottawa
Collegeyears1:2021
College1:Acadia Axemen
Collegecaps1:8
Collegegoals1:0
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Atlético Ottawa
Caps1:9
Goals1:0
Club-Update:July 12, 2024

Tyr Carson Duhaney-Walker (born October 22, 2003) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Atlético Ottawa in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Born in Russell, Ontario to a Brazilian mother and a Jamaican father, Walker moved to Belgium at age six with his family, before later moving back to his hometown in Canada three years later.[1] [2] Walker played youth soccer with the Ottawa St. Anthony Futuro Academy.[3] In 2022, after being spotted by scouts from Atlético Ottawa, he participated in Atlético Ottawa's Atlético de Madrid Development program.[4]

University career

In 2021, he began attending Acadia University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[5] He missed the 2022 season.[6] In 2023, he transferred to Carleton University, however, he ultimately chose to turn professional instead.

Club career

In 2023, he was invited to attend pre-season with Canadian Premier League club Atlético Ottawa, where he scored in a friendly against Spanish Primera Federación side UD San Sebastián de los Reyes.[7] [8] In April 2023, he signed a U Sports contract with the club, which allows him to maintain his university eligibility.[9] He made his professional debut on May 13 as a late game substitute.[10] On August 2, with his U Sports contract set to soon expire, he signed an extension for the remainder of the 2023 season.[11] [12] Following his first professional start on August 13 against Pacific FC,[13] [14] he was named to the CPL Team of the Week for the first time.[15] After the season, he signed a professional contract with the club for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.[16] [17]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Atlético Ottawa2023Canadian Premier League50—00—50
2024400010—50
Career total90001000100

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Entrée fracassante pour un Franco-Ontarien de l’Atlético. Smashing entry for a Franco-Ontarian from Atlético. fr. Jean-François. Plante. August 16, 2023. Le Droit.
  2. Web site: The Patient Game: How Tyr Walker Stepped Up Big For Atletico Ottawa. John. Jacques. August 18, 2023. Northern Tribune.
  3. Web site: Atlético Ottawa signs 19-year-old local defender from Russell on U SPORTS contract. April 21, 2023. Atlético Ottawa.
  4. Web site: Atlético Ottawa embraces local star Tyr Walker as CPL season gets rolling. Ken. Warren. 28 April 2023. Ottawa Sun.
  5. Web site: Tyr Duhaney-Walker Acadeia profile. Acadia Axemen.
  6. Web site: Recovering the CanPL-USPORTs Draft. January 1, 2023. Dylan. Matthias. The Merchant Sailor.
  7. Web site: Atlético Ottawa signs local youth product Tyr Walker to U SPORTS contract. April 21, 2023. Canadian Premier League.
  8. Web site: Atlético Ottawa signs local product Tyr Walker to first professional contract. November 24, 2023. Atlético Ottawa.
  9. Web site: Atletico Ottawa Adds Local Defender Tyr Walker. April 21, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  10. Web site: 5-0 Win over Vancouver FC. May 15, 2023. Atlético Ottawa.
  11. Web site: Ottawa talent Tyr Walker signs contract extension with Atlético Ottawa until the end of the 2023 season. August 2, 2023. Atlético Ottawa.
  12. Web site: Atletico Ottawa Extends Walker Contract. August 3, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  13. Web site: Match Analysis: Atlético Ottawa stay compact en route to tough away win vs. Pacific FC. August 13, 2023. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke. Canadian Premier League.
  14. Web site: The Forward Press: Tyr Walker, ATO "roll up sleeves" to win at Pacific. August 14, 2023. Ben. Ralph. Capital City Supporters Group.
  15. Web site: Atleti Players Named To The CPL Team of the Week. August 14, 2023. Atlético Ottawa.
  16. Web site: Atlético Ottawa announces deals with Ingham, Zapater and Walker. November 24, 2023. Ottawa Sun.
  17. Web site: Atletico Ottawa Re-Signs Trio Of Ingham, Zapater, Walker. November 24, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.

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