Nicholas Gioacchini

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Nicholas Gioacchini
Nicholas Gioacchini 2021.jpg
Gioacchini in 2021
Personal information
Full name Nicholas Selson Gioacchini[1]
Date of birth (2000-07-25) July 25, 2000 (age 21)
Place of birth Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Montpellier
(on loan from Caen)
Number 23
Youth career
2015–2017 Paris FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Paris FC II 6 (2)
2018–2019 Caen II 22 (7)
2019– Caen 43 (6)
2021– → Montpellier II (loan) 1 (0)
2021– → Montpellier (loan) 20 (0)
National team‡
2020– United States 8 (3)
Honours
Representing  United States
Winner CONCACAF Gold Cup 2021
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of February 12, 2022
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of August 1, 2021

Nicholas Selson Gioacchini (born July 25, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Montpellier, on loan from Caen, and the United States national team.

Early life and youth soccer[]

Gioacchini was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to an Italian father and Jamaican mother. He played for Blue Valley Soccer Club when he was young, and for the Orange Stars coached by Jay Burgess.[2] He moved to Parma, Italy at the age of 8. He returned to the United States at the age of 12 where his family settled in Bethesda, Maryland, where he played for Bethesda Soccer Club, Cerritos Soccer Academy, D.C. United Academy, Olney Soccer Club and ESSA Soccer Academy.

Club career[]

At the age of 15, Gioacchini moved with his family to France.[3][4][5] He joined Paris FC in 2015.[6]

On May 14, 2018, Gioacchini signed a two-year contract with Stade Malherbe Caen.[7] He made his debut for Caen in a 4–2 Ligue 2 win over his former club Paris FC on October 25, 2019, scoring his side's first goal in the 25th minute.[8] He scored another goal against Nancy on December 2, 2019.

International career[]

Before being cap-tied to the United States, Gioacchini was also eligible to play for Italy and Jamaica.[9] He received his first call up to the senior United States squad for matches against Wales and Panama in November 2020.[10] Gioacchini went on to make his debut for the senior team as a late substitute against Wales on November 12, 2020.[11] He started the following match against Panama on November 16, scoring two goals in a 6–2 friendly victory.[12]

He was named to the United States roster for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[13]

Career statistics[]

Club[]

As of match played February 12, 2022[14]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Paris FC II 2017–18 Championnat National 3 6 2 — — — 6 2
Caen II 2018–19 Championnat National 3 18 5 — — — 18 5
2019–20 Championnat National 3 4 2 — — — 4 2
Total 22 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 7
Caen 2019–20 Ligue 2 16 2 2 2 — — 18 4
2020–21 Ligue 2 27 4 2 1 — — 30 5
Total 43 6 4 3 0 0 0 0 48 9
Montpellier II (loan) 2021–22 Championnat National 2 1 0 — — — 1 0
Montpellier (loan) 2021–22 Ligue 1 20 0 3 0 — — 23 0
Career total 92 15 7 3 0 0 0 0 99 18

International[]

As of August 1, 2021
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National Team Year Apps Goals
United States 2020 2 2
2021 6 1
Total 8 3
As of July 15, 2021
Scores and results list United States' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Gioacchini goal.
List of international goals scored by Nicholas Gioacchini
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 November 16, 2020 Stadion Wiener Neustadt, Wiener Neustadt, Austria  Panama 2–1 6–2 Friendly
2 3–1
3 July 15, 2021 Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City, United States  Martinique 6–1 6–1 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Honors[]

United States

References[]

  1. ^ "National team roster: 2021 Concacaf Nations League Finals" (PDF). CONCACAF. May 10, 2021. p. 7. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 10, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  2. ^ "Gold Cup games in KC? It's homecoming for this U.S. Men's National Team soccer player". kansascity.com. July 6, 2021.
  3. ^ "SM Caen – La semaine bien remplie de Nicholas Gioacchini". France Bleu. October 8, 2019.
  4. ^ "FORMER BETHESDA SOCCER STAR SHINES FOR U.S. NATIONAL TEAM". mymcmedia.org. November 16, 2020.
  5. ^ "SSFC Spotlight: Nicholas Gioacchini progressing in France". starsandstripesfc.com. March 18, 2021.
  6. ^ "Former D.C. area standout Niko Gioacchini finds early success with French club". SoccerWire.com. September 18, 2018.
  7. ^ "L'Italo-américain Nicholas Gioacchini rejoint le Stade Malherbe". Stade Malherbe Caen. May 14, 2018.
  8. ^ "Paris FC vs. Caen – 25 October 2019 – Soccerway". ca.soccerway.com.
  9. ^ ".:: Yanks Abroad ::". www.yanks-abroad.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  10. ^ "USMNT Roster Announcement: Berhalter Calls 24 Players for November Camp Matches vs Wales and Panama". ussoccer.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  11. ^ "Wales vs. United States". ussoccer.com. November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  12. ^ "USA 6 - Panama 2: Match Report & Stats". www.ussoccer.com.
  13. ^ "Berhalter Names 23-Player Roster for 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup". www.ussoccer.com.
  14. ^ "USA - N. Gioacchini - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.

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