Antony Caceres

Antony Caceres Claure (born January 31, 2000) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Hamilton United in League1 Ontario.

Not to be confused with Anthony Caceres.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Caceres and the second or maternal family name is Claure.
Antony Caceres
Personal information
Full name Antony Caceres Claure[1]
Date of birth (2000-01-31) January 31, 2000
Place of birth Leduc, Alberta, Canada
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Hamilton United
Youth career
Edmonton Juventus
FC Edmonton
2016–2018 Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2018–2019 FC Edmonton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 FC Edmonton 18 (0)
2023– Hamilton United 6 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 2, 2023

Early life

Caceres began playing youth soccer with Edmonton Juventus, before joining the FC Edmonton Academy. In August 2016, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy, before returning to the FC Edmonton youth program.[2][3] In the fall of 2019, he trained with the FC Edmonton first team.[4][5]

Club career

In March 2020, Caceres signed a professional contract with FC Edmonton in the Canadian Premier League.[6][7] He made his professional debut for Edmonton on August 15 against Forge FC.[8] He was nominated for the Assist of the Year in the 2020 season.[8] At the end of the season, Edmonton picked up his option for the 2021 season.[9][10]

In 2023, he played with Hamilton United in League1 Ontario.[11] On July 2, he scored two goals against BVB IA Waterloo.[12]

International career

Caceres was born in Canada and is of Bolivian descent.[13] In October 2014, he was called up to an identification camp for the Canada U15 team.[1]

Career statistics
As of match played July 2, 2023[14]
Club Season League Playoffs National Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
FC Edmonton 2020 Canadian Premier League 70———70
2021 110—00—110
Total 180000000180
Hamilton United 2023[11] League1 Ontario 62———62
Career total 242000000242

References
  1. Antony Caceres at the Canadian Soccer Association
  2. "Anthony Caceres Whitecaps profile". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  3. "Antony Caceres FC Edmonton profile". FC Edmonton.
  4. Williams, Peter (May 21, 2020). "Get To Know Thursdays: Antony Caceres". FC Edmonton.
  5. Jacques, John (February 12, 2020). "FC Edmonton Signs Two Academy Products". Northern Tribune.
  6. Khimji, Kassim (March 10, 2017). "FC Edmonton adds two local products to senior side for 2020". FC Edmonton.
  7. "Un boliviano se abre espacio en el fútbol canadiense y espera el llamado de la Verde" [A Bolivian opens space in Canadian soccer and awaits the call of the Green]. El Deber (in Spanish). August 31, 2020.
  8. "FC Edmonton picks up 2021 option on midfielder Antony Caceres". Canadian Premier League. November 17, 2020.
  9. Jacques, John (November 17, 2020). "Eddies Exercise Option On Antony Caceres". Northern Tribune.
  10. "Antony Cáceres seguirá jugando en Canadá" [Antony Cáceres will continue playing in Canada]. Unitel Bolivia (in Spanish). January 11, 2021. Archived from the original on July 8, 2023.
  11. "Antony Caceres 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  12. Milton, Steve. "Numbers are already getting grim for Ticats / Good weekend for local League1 Ontario premier sides". Hamilton Spectator.
  13. "Getting to know FC Edmonton's Antony Caceres: A fondness for all things FC Barcelona". Canadian Premier League. May 24, 2020.
  14. Antony Caceres at Soccerway
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