Federico Peña (soccer)

Federico Peña (born 30 March 1999) is a Trinidadian professional footballer who plays for Valour FC.

Federico Peña
Personal information
Full name Federico Peña
Date of birth (1999-03-30) 30 March 1999
Place of birth Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Fullback / Winger
Club information
Current team
 Valour FC
Number 77
Youth career
2009–2013 South End United
2013–2015 Bonivital
2015–2017 Granite United
2017 Gent
2018 Standard Liège
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– Valour FC 14 (0)
National team‡
2021– Trinidad and Tobago 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 September 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 1 February 2021

Club career

Early career

After arriving in Canada, Peña played soccer with Winnipeg side South End United SC from 2009 until 2013, when he joined Bonivital SC.[1] He later left Bonivital in 2015 when he joined Granite United.[1]

In 2017, Peña made his first move overseas, signing with Belgian First Division A side Gent, where he played for the U21s while training with the first team.[1] The following year, he switched to Standard Liège.[1]

Valour FC

In March 2019, Peña went on trial with Canadian Premier League side Valour FC in his hometown of Winnipeg.[2] He ultimately signed with Valour on 3 April 2019.[1] On 16 May 2019, he made his professional debut as a substitute in a 2–0 loss to Forge FC.[3]

International career

Peña is eligible to represent both Canada or Trinidad and Tobago internationally. In 2013 and 2014, Peña participated in two Canadian under-15 identification camps.[4]

On 27 January 2021 Peña was called up by Trinidad and Tobago for a friendly against the United States.[5] He made his debut as a starter in the match on 31 January.[6]

Personal life

Peña grew up in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago before emigrating to Canada with his family in 2009, where they settled in Winnipeg, Manitoba.[1][7]

References
  1. "Valour FC signs Calum Ferguson, Federico Peña". Canadian Premier League. 3 April 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  2. Ryan Brandt (4 March 2019). "Decisions, decisions: Valour looking at 10 trialists as camp opens". Canadian Premier League. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  3. "Federico Peña". Soccerway. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  4. "Federico Peña". Canada Soccer. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  5. "Federico Peña selected for Trinidad & Tobago national team's roster". 27 January 2021.
  6. "Recap: US Men's National Team vs. Trinidad and Tobago 02/01/2021". 31 January 2021.
  7. "Valour FC adds players to roster". Winnipeg Free Press. 4 April 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
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