Phil Di Bennardo
Filippo "Phil" Di Bennardo (born April 20, 1997) is a Canadian professional soccer player who currently plays for the Toronto FC Academy.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Filippo Di Bennardo | ||
Date of birth | April 20, 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | TFC Academy | ||
Youth career | |||
TFC Academy | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017– | Toronto FC III | 1 | (0) |
2015– | Toronto FC II | 9 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of May 6, 2017 |
Career
Club
Di Bennardo started his career with Woodbridge SC at the age of four. He later joined the Toronto FC Academy.[1] He joined affiliate club Toronto FC II on loan during the 2015 USL season, where he made two appearances. He made his professional debut on September 5, 2015 in a 3-2 victory over FC Montreal, before also featuring in a 3-2 defeat to Rochester Rhinos on September 25.[2]
International
Di Bennardo's first international involvement came at the age of 15, when he was selected by Michael Findlay for the Mexico Cup of Nations Under-15 squad in 2012. His next opportunity came in 2015, when Rob Gale included him in an Under-20 development camp in Mexico. However, the goalkeeper is yet to make an international appearance.[1]
References
- "Canada Soccer". canadasoccer.com. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
- "Canada - F. Di Bennardo - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2016-03-27.