Ryan Raposo
Ryan Raposo (born March 5, 1999) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | March 5, 1999 | ||
Place of birth | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | ||
Number | 27 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2017 | Vaughan SC | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2019 | Syracuse Orange | 38 | (19) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2019 | Vaughan Azzurri | 14 | (4) |
2020– | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 8, 2020 |
College career
Raposo attended Syracuse University, where he played soccer for two years. In his final year, Raposo lead his team in points and goals, earning a spot in the All-ACC first team.[2]
Club career
During college, Raposo also appeared for League1 Ontario side Vaughan Azzurri in both 2018[3] and 2019 during the NCAA offseason.[4] He played in the 2019 Canadian Championship and scored in the first leg of their tie, which was lost on away goals to Canadian Premier League club HFX Wanderers FC.[5]
On January 9, 2020, Raposo was selected fourth overall by Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft, and was signed by the club to a Generation Adidas contract.[6]
International career
Raposo was named to the Canadian U-23 provisional roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship on February 26, 2020.[7]
Style of play
Described as "a skilful winger" by Neil Davidson, Raposo is also capable of playing as a number ten. His former Syracuse coach Ian McIntyre labelled him a "dynamic, exciting attacker who can torment defenders."[8]
References
- "Ryan Raposo profile". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- "All-ACC first team announced". theacc.com. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- "Vaughan Azzurri - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Ryan Raposo -". league1ontario.com.
- "Vaughan Azzurri - 2019 Regular Season - Roster - # - Ryan Raposo -". league1ontario.com.
- "Halifax, Calgary lead Qualifying Round 1 of the 2019 Canadian Championship". canadasoccer.com. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- "Whitecaps FC select midfielder Ryan Raposo". whitecapsfc.com. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- "Canada Soccer announces Provisional List for Concacaf Men's Olympic Qualifying". Canada Soccer. February 26, 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- Davidson, Neil (January 9, 2020). "Four Canadians go in top 20 of MLS draft with Ryan Raposo leading the way at No. 4". CP24. Retrieved April 8, 2020.