Personal information | |||
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Full name | Emilio Estevez Tsai | ||
Date of birth | 10 August 1998 | ||
Place of birth | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
Etobicoke Energy | |||
2013–2016 | Clarkson SC | ||
2016–2017 | Levante | ||
2020–2021 | ADO Den Haag | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
2017 | Sheridan Bruins | 7 | (1) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
2018 | North Mississauga SC | 8 | (0) |
2018 | SC Waterloo Region | 5 | (1) |
2019–2020 | York9 | 18 | (1) |
2020–2021 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | (0) |
2021 | Ourense CF | 0 | (0) |
2022–2023 | Eastern | 13 | (1) |
2023–2024 | Rangers (HKG) | 0 | (0) |
2023–2024 | → Tai Po (loan) | 10 | (1) |
International career‡ | |||
2019– | Chinese Taipei | 10 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 January 2024 |
Emilio Estevez Tsai ( Chinese: 蔡立靖 Tsai Li-ching; born 10 August 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Born in Canada, Estevez represents Chinese Taipei internationally.
Estevez began playing youth soccer with the Etobicoke Energy before switching to Clarkson SC in Mississauga as well as playing futsal. [1] In 2016, when he was 18, he spent a year training with the lower teams of La Liga club Levante. [2] [3] He then spent a week on trial with Queen's Park Rangers before returning to Canada. [4]
In 2017, he attended Sheridan College, making seven appearances and scoring one goal for the Bruins. [5]
In 2018, Estevez played for League1 Ontario side North Mississauga SC, making eight appearances in league play. [6] He also played in the Canadian Soccer League with SC Waterloo Region. [7]
In October 2018, Estevez participated in the Canadian Premier League Open Trials in Toronto, where he was highly rated by scouts. [8] [9] On 8 February 2019, Estevez signed with CPL side York9. [9] On 4 May 2019, he made his professional debut as a starter in a match against Cavalry FC and assisted York's lone goal in a 2–1 loss. [10] Estevez scored his first goal for York on 27 July against HFX Wanderers, netting the final goal in a 6–2 victory. [11] On 10 December 2019, it was announced that Estevez had re-signed for the upcoming season. [12]
On 12 May 2020, he moved to Dutch Eredivisie club ADO Den Haag in a transfer for an initial fee in the range of $100,000 CAD, plus add-ons and a sell on clause. [13] He agreed to a one-year contract with the club, with an option to extend for a further year. [14] Estevez became the first player to move from the Canadian Premier League to a top-flight club in Europe, [15] and was to be the first ever Taiwanese player to ply his trade in the Dutch Eredivisie, and the third overall to play in a top European League. [16] [17] He made his first appearance in a pre-season friendly against Almere City FC on 8 August, playing the second half. [18] [19] Initially joining the first team, he was moved to begin the season with the U21 side. [20] On 29 January 2021, he and the club agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent, after he appeared in only two substitute appearances for the U21 side. [21] [22]
In 2021, he joined Ourense CF, playing in the Spanish fourth tier Tercera División. [23] [24] After departing Spain, he returned to Canada and trained (but did not sign) with his former club York United FC (who had since changed their name from York9 FC). [25]
In the summer of 2022, he trained with China League One side Guangxi Pingguo. [26]
In October 2022, Estevez signed a contract with Hong Kong Premier League club Eastern. [27] [28] He made his debut on 16 October 2022 against Resources Capital. [29] He scored his first goal on 23 October 2022 in a 3–1 Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield match, also against Resources Capital. [30] [31] He scored his first league goal in a match against Sham Shui Po on 29 October 2022. [32] In the summer of 2023, the club announced his departure. [33]
On 24 August 2023, Estevez joined league rivals Rangers. [34] Immediately after on 25 August 2023, it was announced that he was loaned to Tai Po for a season. [35]
Born in Toronto to a Spanish father and a Taiwanese Hakka mother, Estevez was eligible to represent Canada, Chinese Taipei or Spain internationally. [1]
In 2018, Estevez was invited to train with the Chinese Taipei national team. [36] In February 2019, shortly after signing for York9, Estevez received another call-up from Chinese Taipei for a friendly against the Solomon Islands, but did not appear in the match due to injury. [36] [37] [38] He made his debut as a starter in their loss to Australia during 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification on 15 October 2019. [39]
He returned to the national team program in the summer of 2023, to face Thailand in a friendly match. [40]
Despite the similarity in name to actor Emilio Estevez, he was actually named after former Real Madrid player Emilio Butragueño. [4]
Club | Season | League | National Cup [a] | League Cup [b] | Other [c] | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
North Mississauga SC | 2018 [6] | League1 Ontario | 8 | 0 | — | ? | ? | — | 8 | 0 | ||
SC Waterloo Region | 2018 | Canadian Soccer League | 5 | 1 | — | — | ? | ? | 5 | 1 | ||
York9 FC | 2019 [41] | Canadian Premier League | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 21 | 1 | ||
ADO Den Haag | 2020–21 | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
Ourense CF | 2020–21 [42] | Tercera División | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Eastern | 2022–23 [41] | Hong Kong Premier League | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
Tai Po | 2023–24 [41] | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 1 | |
Career totals | 54 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 79 | 6 |
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Full name | Emilio Estevez Tsai | ||
Date of birth | 10 August 1998 | ||
Place of birth | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
Etobicoke Energy | |||
2013–2016 | Clarkson SC | ||
2016–2017 | Levante | ||
2020–2021 | ADO Den Haag | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
2017 | Sheridan Bruins | 7 | (1) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
2018 | North Mississauga SC | 8 | (0) |
2018 | SC Waterloo Region | 5 | (1) |
2019–2020 | York9 | 18 | (1) |
2020–2021 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | (0) |
2021 | Ourense CF | 0 | (0) |
2022–2023 | Eastern | 13 | (1) |
2023–2024 | Rangers (HKG) | 0 | (0) |
2023–2024 | → Tai Po (loan) | 10 | (1) |
International career‡ | |||
2019– | Chinese Taipei | 10 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 January 2024 |
Emilio Estevez Tsai ( Chinese: 蔡立靖 Tsai Li-ching; born 10 August 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Born in Canada, Estevez represents Chinese Taipei internationally.
Estevez began playing youth soccer with the Etobicoke Energy before switching to Clarkson SC in Mississauga as well as playing futsal. [1] In 2016, when he was 18, he spent a year training with the lower teams of La Liga club Levante. [2] [3] He then spent a week on trial with Queen's Park Rangers before returning to Canada. [4]
In 2017, he attended Sheridan College, making seven appearances and scoring one goal for the Bruins. [5]
In 2018, Estevez played for League1 Ontario side North Mississauga SC, making eight appearances in league play. [6] He also played in the Canadian Soccer League with SC Waterloo Region. [7]
In October 2018, Estevez participated in the Canadian Premier League Open Trials in Toronto, where he was highly rated by scouts. [8] [9] On 8 February 2019, Estevez signed with CPL side York9. [9] On 4 May 2019, he made his professional debut as a starter in a match against Cavalry FC and assisted York's lone goal in a 2–1 loss. [10] Estevez scored his first goal for York on 27 July against HFX Wanderers, netting the final goal in a 6–2 victory. [11] On 10 December 2019, it was announced that Estevez had re-signed for the upcoming season. [12]
On 12 May 2020, he moved to Dutch Eredivisie club ADO Den Haag in a transfer for an initial fee in the range of $100,000 CAD, plus add-ons and a sell on clause. [13] He agreed to a one-year contract with the club, with an option to extend for a further year. [14] Estevez became the first player to move from the Canadian Premier League to a top-flight club in Europe, [15] and was to be the first ever Taiwanese player to ply his trade in the Dutch Eredivisie, and the third overall to play in a top European League. [16] [17] He made his first appearance in a pre-season friendly against Almere City FC on 8 August, playing the second half. [18] [19] Initially joining the first team, he was moved to begin the season with the U21 side. [20] On 29 January 2021, he and the club agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent, after he appeared in only two substitute appearances for the U21 side. [21] [22]
In 2021, he joined Ourense CF, playing in the Spanish fourth tier Tercera División. [23] [24] After departing Spain, he returned to Canada and trained (but did not sign) with his former club York United FC (who had since changed their name from York9 FC). [25]
In the summer of 2022, he trained with China League One side Guangxi Pingguo. [26]
In October 2022, Estevez signed a contract with Hong Kong Premier League club Eastern. [27] [28] He made his debut on 16 October 2022 against Resources Capital. [29] He scored his first goal on 23 October 2022 in a 3–1 Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield match, also against Resources Capital. [30] [31] He scored his first league goal in a match against Sham Shui Po on 29 October 2022. [32] In the summer of 2023, the club announced his departure. [33]
On 24 August 2023, Estevez joined league rivals Rangers. [34] Immediately after on 25 August 2023, it was announced that he was loaned to Tai Po for a season. [35]
Born in Toronto to a Spanish father and a Taiwanese Hakka mother, Estevez was eligible to represent Canada, Chinese Taipei or Spain internationally. [1]
In 2018, Estevez was invited to train with the Chinese Taipei national team. [36] In February 2019, shortly after signing for York9, Estevez received another call-up from Chinese Taipei for a friendly against the Solomon Islands, but did not appear in the match due to injury. [36] [37] [38] He made his debut as a starter in their loss to Australia during 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification on 15 October 2019. [39]
He returned to the national team program in the summer of 2023, to face Thailand in a friendly match. [40]
Despite the similarity in name to actor Emilio Estevez, he was actually named after former Real Madrid player Emilio Butragueño. [4]
Club | Season | League | National Cup [a] | League Cup [b] | Other [c] | Total | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
North Mississauga SC | 2018 [6] | League1 Ontario | 8 | 0 | — | ? | ? | — | 8 | 0 | ||
SC Waterloo Region | 2018 | Canadian Soccer League | 5 | 1 | — | — | ? | ? | 5 | 1 | ||
York9 FC | 2019 [41] | Canadian Premier League | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 21 | 1 | ||
ADO Den Haag | 2020–21 | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
Ourense CF | 2020–21 [42] | Tercera División | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Eastern | 2022–23 [41] | Hong Kong Premier League | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
Tai Po | 2023–24 [41] | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 1 | |
Career totals | 54 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 79 | 6 |