Jacob Carlos Explained

Jacob Carlos (born July 12, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Scrosoppi FC in League1 Ontario.

Early life

Carlos played youth soccer with the Erin Mills Eagles. In 2016, he joined the youth system of Swedish club IK Frej.^[1] In 2017, he joined the youth system of Portuguese club Académico de Viseu.^[2] He also played with his former club Erin Mills Eagles during the 2017 and 2018 summers, winning Ontario Cups both years,^[3] winning a total of three during his youth career.^[4] In 2018, he joined the Toronto FC Academy.^[5]

University career

In 2020, he began attending Ryerson University, where he would play for the men's soccer team.^[6] His debut was delayed until the 2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During his rookie season he scored two goals and added two assists in 11 games.^[7] He did not return to the school team in 2022.^[8]

Club career

Carlos was selected in the second round (11th overall) by Canadian Premier League club Valour FC in the 2022 CPL-U Sports Draft.^[9] On April 1, he signed a developmental contract with the club for the 2022 season.^[10] He made his debut on April 10, in a substitute appearance against FC Edmonton.^[11]

In April 2023, he joined the North Toronto Nitros in League1 Ontario.^[12]

In 2024, he played with Scrosoppi FC in League1 Ontario and was named a league First Team All-Star.^[13]

Career statistics

Club statistics

Club	Season	League			Playoffs		Domestic Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Valour FC	2022	Canadian Premier League	12	0	—		1	0	—		13	0
North Toronto Nitros	2023[14]	League1 Ontario	4	1	—		—		—		1	0
Scrosoppi FC	2024	League1 Ontario Premier	22	10	—		—		1	0	23	10
Career total			38	11	0	0	1	0	1	0	40	11

Notes and References

1. Web site: Valour Adds U-SPORTS Talent Jacob Carlos. April 1, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
2. Web site: Meet the Rooks: Rams men's soccer midfielder Jacob Carlos. Daniella. Lopez. October 31, 2021. The Eye Opener.
3. Web site: Jacob Carlos CV. Furure Soccer.
4. Web site: Jacon Carlos Ryerson profile. Ryerson Rams.
5. Web site: "I’ll never get comfortable because I want to keep progressing in this game and getting better.". Ed. Tait. April 1, 2022. Valour FC.
6. Web site: Jacob Carlos signs with men's soccer for September start. April 9, 2020. Ryerson Rams. Emile. Riga.
7. Web site: Rams midfielder Jacob Carlos drafted by CPL's Valour FC. January 20, 2022. Hayden. Godfrey. Ryerson Rams.
8. Web site: Life after El-Chanti begins for TMU Bold men's soccer team. Nashra. Syed. The Eye Opener.
9. Web site: Valour FC select two players in CPL-U Sports Draft. January 20, 2022. Ed. Tait. Valour FC.
10. Web site: Valour FC sign CPL U-Sports Draft Pick Jacob Carlos. April 1, 2022. Valour FC.
11. Web site: Late Warschewski stunner bags draw for FC Edmonton against Valour. April 10, 2022. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke. Canadian Premier League.
12. Web site: North Toronto Nitros Add Former Valour Midfielder Jacob Carlos. April 4, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
13. Web site: Premier Division stars celebrated in 2024 awards. November 1, 2024. League1 Ontario.
14. Web site: Jacob Carlos 2023 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.