Nikola Stakic (born January 26, 1998) is a Canadian soccer coach and former player who currently serves as the head coach of Unionville Milliken SC in the Ontario Premier League.
Early life Born in Toronto, Stakic began his career aged six playing for local side Scarborough Blizzard. He later joined the Toronto FC Academy.
University career Stakic attended the University of Toronto, playing for the men's soccer team from 2016 to 2021. He was a five-time OUA All-Star.
Club career In 2015, he began playing with Toronto FC III in League1 Ontario and the Premier Development League.
In 2016, Stakic was called up by Toronto FC II from the Toronto FC Academy. He made his professional debut in the USL on May 15, 2016 in a 2–0 defeat to Charleston Battery.
In 2018, he began playing for Alliance United in League1 Ontario. In 2019, he was named the League1 Ontario Midfielder of the Year and a league First Team All-Star. In 2022, he was once again named league Midfielder of the Year and was named a First Team All-Star. In 2023, he was again named a First Team All-Star.
International career In 2013, Stakic made his debut in the Canadian youth program, when he was called up to a U15 national team camp. He was named to the U15 national team for the 2013 Copa de México de Naciones.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueLeaguePlayoffsLeague CupTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsToronto FC III2015Premier Development League50——502016141——1412017League1 Ontario111—??111Total3020000302Toronto FC II2016USL10——10Alliance United2018League1 Ontario9010??100201915610—1662021League1 Ontario Summer Championship52——522022League1 Ontario14120—16120231611——16112024League1 Ontario Premier62—0062Total652240006922Career Total9624400010024
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