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Mikaël Cantave

Mikaël Gabriel "Miki" Cantave (born 25 October 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Vancouver FC. Born in Canada, he represents the Haiti national team.

Mikaël Cantave
Personal information
Full name Mikaël Gabriel Cantave
Date of birth (1996-10-25) 25 October 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Vancouver FC
Number 11
Youth career
0000–2012 FC Capital United
2012–2013 Nantes
2013 Orvault SF
2013–2014 USJA Carquefou
2014–2015 Getafe
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 Guadalajara 3 (0)
2016 Real Alcalá B 7 (0)
2017 Albacete B 13 (0)
2017 Lorca B 16 (0)
2018 Rayo Cantabria 15 (2)
2018–2019 Tropezón 24 (3)
2019–2020 Lealtad 28 (6)
2020 Xàtiva 7 (1)
2021 Villarrobledo 17 (2)
2021–2022 Chindia Târgoviște 9 (0)
2022–2023 Cavalry FC 21 (3)
2023– Vancouver FC 41 (5)
International career‡
2013 Canada U17 4 (0)
2018– Haiti 17 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 19, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of September 10, 2024

Early life

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Born in Ottawa, Cantave began playing soccer at age five with FC Capital United.[1] At age 13, he moved to France joining the FC Nantes academy, after a couple of trials over the previous two years, formed through a relationship between Capital United and Nantes.[2][3] Afterwards he went to Nacional in France before joining Getafe's U19.[4]

Club career

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In January 2016, he signed with Spanish club Guadalajara in the third tier Segunda División B.[5][6] He made his debut on March 13 against La Roda.[2] In August 2016, he left the club after making only three appearances for a total of 56 minutes.[7][8]

Later in 2016, he joined RSD Alcalá B, followed by playing for Albacete B, Lorca FC B, and Deportivo Rayo Cantabria.[9]

Later in 2018, he joined CD Tropezón.[10]

In 2019, he joined CD Lealtad.[11] He scored his first goal in a preseason friendly against Sporting de Gijón B on July 31.[12] He scored his first official goal on August 25, on a penalty kick, against Lenense.[13] He scored a brace on January 12, 2020 against Lenense.[14][15]

In 2020, he joined CD Olímpic de Xàtiva.[16] He scored his first goal on November 21 against UD Benigàmin.[17] He departed the club at the end of 2020.[18]

In January 2021, he joined CP Villarrobledo in the Segunda División B.[19][20] He scored his first goal for Villarrobledo on February 10 against Melilla in the 94th minute to earn a 1-1 draw.[21][22]

In August 2021, he joined Romanian club AFC Chindia Târgoviște in the top tier Liga I.[23][24][25]

In July 2022, he returned to his native Canada and signed a multi-year deal with Canadian Premier League side Cavalry FC.[26][27] He made his debut for Cavalry on July 28 against Forge FC. In the reverse fixture on August 12, Cantave scored his first goal, a late winner in a 2-1 victory over the Hammers at ATCO Field.[28]

On June 29, 2023, he joined Vancouver FC in an inter-league swap for Maël Henry.[29] On July 7, 2023, he scored his first goal for Vancouver, netting the game-winner in a 2-1 victory over the HFX Wanderers.[30] In January 2024, he signed an extension through the 2025 season, with a club option for 2026.[31]

International career

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Born in Canada, Cantave's father is from Haiti and his mother is from Guadeloupe.[32]

Cantave played with Canada U17 at the 2013 CONCACAF U-17 Championship, where he won a bronze medal, and also at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[33]

In 2018, he switched allegiance to Haiti.[34][35] He made his international debut on 29 May 2018, in a friendly match against Argentina.[36][37] He scored his first goal on November 17, 2018, in his official competitive debut, against Nicaragua in 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualifying.[38] At the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup, he helped Haiti reach the semi-finals.[39]

Personal life

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His father is from Haiti, while his mother is from the French overseas department of Guadeloupe.[40]

Career statistics

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International stats

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Haiti national team
Year Apps Goals
2018 3 1
2019 7 0
2020 0 0
2021 2 0
2022 0 0
2023 2 1
2024 3 2
Total 17 4

International goals

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Haiti score listed first, score column indicates score after each Cantave goal.[41]
International goals by date, venue, cap, opponent, score, result and competition
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 17 November 2018 Nicaragua National Football Stadium, Managua, Nicaragua 2   Nicaragua 1–0 2–0 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualifying
2. 12 October 2023 Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadion, Paramaribo, Suriname 13   Suriname 1–1 1–1 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League A
3. 9 September 2024 Mayagüez Athletics Stadium, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico 17   Sint Maarten 4–0 6–0 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League B
4. 6–0

Honours

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CD Lealtad

Haiti

References

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  1. ^ Mikaël Cantave at the Canadian Soccer Association
  2. ^ a b Bell, Arch (April 11, 2016). "Miki Cantave, el canadiense que busca triunfar en el Guadalajara" [Miki Cantave, the Canadian looking to succeed in Guadalajara]. Marca (in Spanish).
  3. ^ Nava, David (July 6, 2023). "Mikaël Cantave: A clear sense of purpose". Vancouver FC.
  4. ^ "Campo de futbol villarrobledo" [Villarrobledo soccer field]. Mas Que Goles (in Spanish). 19 November 2022.
  5. ^ "Miki, en su presentación: "Tengo muchas ganas de ayudar al equipo"" [Miki, in his presentation: «I really want to help the team»]. Guadalajara (in Spanish). January 27, 2016.
  6. ^ Moreno, Alberto (January 27, 2016). "Miki ya viste de morado" [Miki is already wearing purple]. Nueva Alcarria (in Spanish).
  7. ^ Blanco Orozco, Jesús (3 August 2016). "Miki abandona el Depor y fichan Pascu y Alex" [Miki leaves Depor and Pascu and Alex sign]. Cadena SER (in Spanish).
  8. ^ González Pons, Jaime (August 3, 2016). "Mikaël Cantave deja el Guadalajara" [Mikaël Cantave leaves Guadalajara]. BeSoccer (in Spanish).
  9. ^ Traicu, George (August 10, 2021). "Chindia Târgovişte l-a achiziţionat pe internaţionalul haitian Cantave" [Chindia Targoviste bought the Haitian international Cantave]. Stripesurse (in Romanian).
  10. ^ "Mikaël Cantave Nuevo Jugador del Trope" [Mikaël Cantave New player of the Trope]. CD Tropezón (in Spanish). July 10, 2018.
  11. ^ "Mikael Gabriel Cantave Nuevo Centrocampista del C. D. Lealtad" [Mikael Gabriel Cantave New Midfielder of CD Lealtad]. Desi M.B. (in Spanish). July 18, 2019.
  12. ^ Eliézer, Gary (July 31, 2019). "Foot- Espagne : Mikael Cantave marque son premier but avec Lealtad" [Foot- Spain: Mikael Cantave scores his first goal with Lealtad]. Haiti Tempo (in French).
  13. ^ Geffrard, Childo (August 25, 2019). "Foot – Espagne: Miki Cantave buteur, CD Lealtad débute la saison par un nul !" [Foot – Spain: Miki Cantave scorer, CD Lealtad starts the season with a draw!]. Haiti Tempo (in French).
  14. ^ "El Lealtad vence en Lena con un doblete de Miki Cantave" [Lealtad wins Lena with a double by Miki Cantave]. Futbol Asturiano (in Spanish). January 12, 2020.
  15. ^ Isaac, Erlaus (January 13, 2020). "Foot – Espagne: L'international haïtien, Mikaël Cantave, a marqué deux buts avec l'équipe Lealtad de Villaviciosa !" [Foot – Spain: The Haitian international, Mikaël Cantave, scored two goals with the Lealtad de Villaviciosa team!]. Ferisports (in French).
  16. ^ Bontemps, Charles Edwens (September 2, 2020). "Foot expatriés/ Mickaël Gabriel Cantave rejoint le CD Olympic xativa, club de D4 Espagnole" [Foot expatriates / Mickaël Gabriel Cantave joins the CD Olympic xativa, Spanish D4 club]. Haïti Sport Agogo (in French).
  17. ^ Jephté, Pierre Caleb (22 November 2020). "Foot- Espagne: Mikael Cantave buteur, le CD Olimpic s'impose" [Foot- Spain: Mikael Cantave scorer, CD Olimpic wins]. Haiti Tempo (in French).
  18. ^ Lluch, Félix (January 5, 2021). "Miki Cantave deja el Olímpic y el club anuncia que esta semana vendrá un refuerzo" [Miki Cantave leaves the Olímpic and the club announces that a reinforcement will come this week]. Levante-EMV (in Spanish).
  19. ^ "El Villarobledo se hace con los servicios de Cantave, internacional con Haiti" [Villarobledo takes over the services of Cantave, international with Haiti]. La Voz de Tomelloso (in Spanish). January 2, 2021.
  20. ^ "El CP Villarrobledo ficha a un internacional mundialista" [CP Villarrobledo signs a World Cup international]. Gols Media (in Spanish). January 1, 2021.
  21. ^ "Cantave rescata un punto para el CP Villarrobledo en el último segundo de partido (1-1)" [Cantave rescues a point for CP Villarrobledo in the last second of the match (1-1)]. Las Noticias de La Mancha (in Spanish). February 10, 2021.
  22. ^ Cruz, Ángel (February 10, 2021). "La fe del Villarrobledo le brindó un punto en el descuento" [Villarrobledo's faith gave him a point in the discount]. La Tribuna de Albacete (in Spanish).
  23. ^ Bonange, Jean Junior. "Football – Transfert : Mikaël Cantave file dans le championnat Roumain !" [Football – Transfer: Mikaël Cantave is heading for the Romanian championship!]. Sports Passion Info (in French).
  24. ^ Chiventz Geffrard, Rodny (10 August 2021). "Football – Transfert : Mikaël Cantave dépose ses valises en Roumanie !" [Football – Transfer: Mikaël Cantave drops his bags in Romania!]. Info Sport Haiti (in French).
  25. ^ Remy, Kesler (August 10, 2021). "Foot – Transfert : Mikaël Cantave s'engage avec l'AFC Chindia de la Roumanie" [Foot – Transfer: Mikaël Cantave joins AFC Chindia from Romania]. MediaSport Haiti (in French).
  26. ^ "Cavalry FC Signs Mikaël Cantave to 2022 Roster". Cavalry FC. July 13, 2022.
  27. ^ Geffrard, Childo (July 13, 2022). "Foot – Transfert: Nouveau club pour Miki Cantave !" [Foot – Transfer: New club for Miki Cantave!]. Haiti Tempo (in French).
  28. ^ Rhodes, Benedict (August 13, 2022). "Sights and Sounds: Cavalry FC 2-1 Forge FC". Canadian Premier League.
  29. ^ Nava, David (June 29, 2023). "Cantave: "I'm looking forward to the first game on Sunday;" Vancouver FC's newest signing brings a dose of experience". Vancouver FC.
  30. ^ Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (July 8, 2023). "Highlights: Vancouver FC 2-1 Halifax Wanderers — CPL Match #52". Canadian Premier League.
  31. ^ "Vancouver FC announce return of Cantave, Garcia and Fry for 2024". Canadian Premier League. January 11, 2024.
  32. ^ Magny, Audrey (February 6, 2023). "Get To Know: Mikael Cantave". Northern Tribune.
  33. ^ Nam, Devin Linh (March 20, 2019). "Mikael Cantave: Canadian soccer expat making his own way". Waking the Red.
  34. ^ "Football : Mikael Gabriel Cantave changes of sports nationality (official)". Ici Haiti. November 17, 2018.
  35. ^ Jacques, John (July 13, 2022). "Cavalry Recruits Haiti International Mikael Cantave". Northern Tribune.
  36. ^ Domond, Willigton (January 5, 2019). "Mikaël Cantave: "Le peuple Haïtien le mérite..."" [Mikaël Cantave:"The Haitian people deserve it..."]. Foot Kole (in French).
  37. ^ Nam, Devin Linh (February 26, 2019). "Canadian soccer expat making his way in Spain". Humber News.
  38. ^ Domond, Willigton (March 23, 2019). "Mikaël Cantave: " Le premier match dans son pays est toujours spcéial "" [Mikaël Cantave: "The first match in his country is always special"]. Foot Kole (in French).
  39. ^ Parisis, Quentin (May 25, 2023). "Mikaël Cantave, l'ambitieux Grenadier du Cavalry" [Mikaël Cantave, the ambitious Grenadier of the Cavalry]. Canadian Premier League (in French).
  40. ^ Piney, Jose (November 20, 2018). "De jugar contra Messi... a Tanos" [From playing against Messi ... to Tanos]. Cadena SER (in Spanish).
  41. ^ "Cantave, Mikaël". National Football Teams. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
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