Christiano François
Christiano François (born July 17, 1993) is a Haitian professional footballer who plays as a winger for the Loudoun United in the USL Championship and for the Haiti national team.
| François with Pittsburgh Riverhounds in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christiano François | ||
| Date of birth | July 17, 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Cabaret, Haiti | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Loudoun United | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2011 | Players Development Academy | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | Maryland Terrapins | 24 | (5) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011 | Central Jersey Spartans | 2 | (0) |
| 2013 | Baltimore Bohemians | 2 | (0) |
| 2014 | D.C. United | 0 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Richmond Kickers (loan) | 10 | (1) |
| 2014 | Ironbound Soul SC | 10 | (4) |
| 2015 | Vila Real | 14 | (1) |
| 2015–2016 | Felgueiras 1932 | 26 | (3) |
| 2016 | FC Motown | ||
| 2017 | Rochester Rhinos | 14 | (1) |
| 2018 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 33 | (4) |
| 2019 | Ottawa Fury | 29 | (8) |
| 2020 | Reno 1868 | 16 | (6) |
| 2021 | Miami FC | 31 | (11) |
| 2022 | El Paso Locomotive | 26 | (1) |
| 2023 | Rio Grande Valley FC | 33 | (3) |
| 2024– | Loudoun United | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2015 | Haiti U23 | 3 | (0) |
| 2019– | Haiti | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 December 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 September 2019 | |||
Career edit
Early career edit
François came to the United States following the 2010 Haiti earthquake, playing prep soccer for two years at Saint Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey.[1] He enrolled in the University of Maryland's Maryland English Institute and formed a close bond with fellow Haitian Widner Saint-Cyr. Following a freshman season where he scored 5 goals in 24 games for the Terrapins, François was forced to redshirt his sophomore year due to academic reasons.[2]
D.C. United edit
After two years at Maryland, François decided to leave college early and sign a contract with Major League Soccer. He was claimed by D.C. United via the Waiver Draft on January 24, 2014.[3] On March 25, François was loaned to USL Pro affiliate club Richmond Kickers[4] He made his professional debut on April 5 in a 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[5]
On August 8, 2014; he was recalled from Richmond and released by D.C. United.[6]
On January 21, 2015 he signed with SC Vila Real as a forward and right-wing midfielder.[7]
In August 2015 he signed with Felgueiras 1932.
FC Motown edit
During 2016, François made appearances with New Jersey amateur side FC Motown.[8][9]
Rochester Rhinos edit
On March 21, 2017, he signed with USL side Rochester Rhinos.[10]
Ottawa Fury edit
Following a season with Pittsburgh Riverhounds, François signed with Ottawa Fury FC of the USL Championship on December 3, 2018.[11]
Miami FC edit
On January 18, 2021, François signed with USL Championship side Miami FC.[12]
El Paso Locomotive FC edit
François joined El Paso Locomotive in the USL Championship's Western Conference on 8 February 2022.[13] He made 26 league appearances, scoring one goal and assisting another, before departing the club following the expiry of his contract.[14]
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros edit
On January 27, 2023, François signed with Rio Grande Valley FC.[15]
Loudoun United FC edit
François joined Loudoun United on 15 December 2023.[16]
International career edit
He made his debut for Haiti national football team on 7 September 2019 in a CONCACAF Nations League game against Curaçao, he replaced Derrick Etienne in the 78th minute.[17]
References edit
- ^ "Christiano Francois has gone from earthquake-ravaged Haiti to top-ranked Maryland soccer". The Washington Post. October 18, 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
- ^ "Maryland Terrapins lose two key players". The Washington Post. August 16, 2013. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
- ^ . DCunited.com. D.C. United. 24 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ . Richmond Kickers. 25 March 2014. Archived from the original on 9 April 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Kickers Claim Win Against Riverhounds". USLsoccer.com. United Soccer Leagues. 5 April 2014. Archived from the original on 9 April 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ Goff, Steven. "D.C. United acquires David Estrada from Seattle, loses Michael Seaton for month". The Washington Post. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 2015-02-22. Retrieved 2015-02-22.
- ^ USLSoccer com Staff (16 May 2017). "Rhinos' Francois Set for Familiar Foe". USL Championship. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ^ . FC Motown. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ^ USLSoccer.com Staff (21 March 2017). "Rhinos Add Felix, Francois to Squad".
- ^ Staff, uslchampionship.com (3 December 2018). "Fury FC Acquires François from Hounds".
- ^ Communications, Miami FC (18 January 2021). . Miami FC. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ^ "Locomotive FC Adds Haitian International Christiano Francois". USLChampionship.com. 8 February 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ^ "John-Brown and Francois Not Returning For 2023 Season". El Paso Locomotive FC. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
- ^ "Toros sign Haitian international Christiano François". USLChampionship.com. USL Championship. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ Ocampo, J. "Loudoun United FC Haitian International Christiano François Through 2024". LoudounUnitedFC.com. Loudoun United. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ "Curaçao v Haiti game report". CONCACAF. 7 September 2019.
External links edit
- Christiano François at Major League Soccer
- . Archived from the original on 2014-04-09. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
- desportivotransmontano.com 2015-02-22 at the Wayback Machine
- Christiano François at National-Football-Teams.com
- Christiano François at Soccerway