Matteo William Campagna (born June 27, 2004) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.
Early life Campagna began playing soccer at age five with Surrey United SC. He was also part of the BC Soccer Provincial Program. In 2017, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy.
Club career In April 2021, Campagna signed a Homegrown player contract with Vancouver Whitecaps FC. On August 24, 2021, Campagna was loaned to Canadian Premier League side York United for the remainder of the season. He made his professional debut four days later on August 28, against Forge FC. In 2022, he was loaned to the second team, Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro. On March 15, 2023, he made his debut for the first team in a CONCACAF Champions League match against Honduran club Real España, coming on as a substitute. On May 25, 2023, he scored his first professional goal with Whitecaps 2, scoring against San Jose Earthquakes II. After the 2023 season, Campagna's contract option for the 2024 season would be declined by the Whitecaps, ending his time with the club.
In April 2024, he signed a one-year contract with club options for 2025 and 2026 with Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League. He made his debut on May 3 against Cavalry FC. An early season injury led to him entering a battle to earn minutes, eventually becoming a consistent substitute upon his return, earning him the nickname "The Closer" for the team. After the 2024 season, the club picked up his option for the 2025 season.
International career In 2019, Campagna made his debut in the Canadian youth program attending a camp with the Canada U15 team. He was then subsequently named to the roster for the 2019 CONCACAF Boys' Under-15 Championship, where he played in all five of the team's matches, making four starts. In April 2022, Campagna was called up to the Canadian U20 side for two friendlies against Costa Rica. In June 2022, he was named to the roster for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.
Personal life Campagna was born in Canada to an Italian father and Canadian mother. He is the younger brother of professional soccer player Cristian Campagna.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVancouver Whitecaps FC2021Major League Soccer000000––00202200–00––00202300–00100010Total000000100010York United FC (loan)2021Canadian Premier League500000––50Whitecaps FC 2 (loan)2022MLS Next Pro160––––1602023101––––101Total26100000000261Vancouver FC2024Canadian Premier League110–00––1102025271–60––331Total38100600000441Career total69200601000762
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