Cristian Luca Campagna (born November 29, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Finnish Ykkönen club FC Jazz.
 Campagna with HFX Wanderers FC | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Cristian Luca Campagna | ||
| Date of birth | November 29, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | FC Jazz | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Surrey United SC | |||
| Vancouver Whitecaps | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | Albany Great Danes | 9 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022 | Whitecaps FC 2 | 19 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | HFX Wanderers | 17 | (0) |
| 2024– | FC Jazz | 9 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 18, 2023 | |||
Early life
Born in Vancouver, he moved to nearby Surrey at age 2, where he began playing soccer at age four with Surrey United SC.[1] In August 2015, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy and began playing for the Vancouver Whitecaps U23 in 2021.[2]
College career
In June 2020, he committed to the University at Albany, SUNY to play for the men's soccer team.[3] He made his debut on February 19, 2021 against the Syracuse Orange.[4] After starting all nine games, he was named an America East All-Rookie selection.[5] He was also named to the FTF Canada All-Freshman First Team.[6] He departed Albany after one season.[7]
Club career
In March 2022, he signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro.[8] He made his professional debut on March 26 against Houston Dynamo 2.[9] He served as team captain during his time with WFC2.[10]
In August 2022, Campagna signed a contract through the 2023 season, with an option for 2024, with Canadian Premier League club HFX wanderers.[11] He made his debut on August 28 against FC Edmonton.[12] In November 2022, Campagna joined 2. Bundesliga side 1. FC Nürnberg on an off-season training stint.[13] In December 2022, he went on trial with German 3. Liga club FSV Zwickau.[14] In December 2023, the Wanderers declined his option for 2024.[15]
In March 2024, he signed with FC Jazz in the Finnish third tier Ykkönen.[16]
International career
He played for Western Canada at the Danone Nations Cup national final in 2013.[7] In February 2016, he was called up to a national youth team camp for the first time with the Canada U15.[1]
In 2021 and 2022, he was a regular training squad member (despite not being an official call-up) with the Canada national team during their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification schedule.[17][18]
Personal
He is the older brother of fellow professional soccer player Matteo Campagna.[19]
References
External links
- Cristian Campagna at Soccerway
- Cristian Campagna at the Canadian Soccer Association