Aidan Daniels

Aidan Jun Valcarcel Daniels (born September 6, 1998) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Colorado Springs Switchbacks in the USL Championship.

Club career

Toronto FC
On April 13, 2018, Daniels signed as a homegrown player with Major League Soccer side Toronto FC. On 21 April 2018, Daniels made his MLS debut with Toronto FC against Houston Dynamo.

Toronto FC II
When Daniels turned 17 on 8 July 2016, he signed a professional contract with Toronto FC II. A product of the Toronto FC Academy, he was rewarded with a loan to affiliate club Toronto FC II ahead of the 2016 USL season. Having already been capped internationally while playing for the academy, Daniels made his professional debut in the season opener on March 26, 2016. He played for 78 minutes in a 2–2 draw with New York Red Bulls II, before being replaced by Malik Johnson.
During the 2017 offseason, Daniels would train with Danish club HB Køge. Upon completion of the 2017 season, Daniels would re-sign with the club for the 2018 season. Daniels would be named the #20 rated prospect under 20 by the league in 2018. Daniels would have his option for the 2020 season declined by Toronto, ending his time with the club after two seasons.

Loan to Ottawa Fury FC

On March 6, 2019, it was announced that Daniels would be loaned to USL Championship club Ottawa Fury FC for the 2019 season.

Colorado Springs Switchbacks

Daniels would sign with USL Championship club Colorado Springs Switchbacks for the 2020 season.

International

Youth

Daniels also qualifies to represent South Africa or the Philippines at senior level as his father hails from Johannesburg and his mother from Manila. After call-ups to the Canada Under-15 camps in USA and Laval in 2013, Daniels finally made his international debut in 2015. He made two appearances at the Under-17 CONCACAF Championship, the first coming in a 3–1 victory over Saint Lucia on March 9, 2015. His next appearance came just three days later in a 1–0 defeat to Panama. In February 2017, Daniels was named to Canada's roster for the 2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship In May 2018, Daniels was named to Canada's under-21 squad for the 2018 Toulon Tournament.

Career statistics

References

Category:1998 births
Category:Living people
Category:Canadian soccer players
Category:Toronto FC II players
Category:Association football midfielders
Category:USL Championship players
Category:People from Ajax, Ontario
Category:Soccer people from Ontario
Category:Sportspeople from Markham, Ontario
Category:Canada men's youth international soccer players
Category:Canadian people of South African descent
Category:Canadian sportspeople of Filipino descent
Category:Major League Soccer players
Category:Toronto FC players
Category:Ottawa Fury FC players
Category:Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC players