Draft:Timothé Makanzu

Timothé Makanzu
Personal information
Full name Timothé Makanzu
Date of birth (1999-01-05) 5 January 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
SV La Fama
Number 18
Youth career
2009–2011 Moncton Codiac FC
2011–2016 Royal Sélect Beauport
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 Garneau Élans 45 (25)
2020–2023 UQAM Citadins 39 (10)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Dynamo de Québec 9 (2)
2019–2024 CF International de Québec 24 (10)
2024– SV La Fama 2 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 September 2024

Timothé Makanzu (born January 5, 1999) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for SV La Fama in the Aruban Division di Honor. Makanzu is notably the first player in the RSEQ (Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec) to be named a CCAA All-Canadian three times and one of only three players in the country to achieve this feat.

Early Life

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Timothé Makanzu was born in Toronto, Ontario, and began his soccer career at a young age. He played for Moncton Codiac FC before joining Royal Sélect Beauport in 2011, where he developed his skills in their youth system. He was also part of the New Brunswick High Performance Academy and the U14 New Brunswick team.[1][2] Additionally, he was selected for the U15 Quebec team.[1]

College Career

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Garneau Élans

Makanzu’s college career began at Garneau Élans, where he played from 2016 to 2019. During his time at Garneau, he made 45 appearances and scored 25 goals.[3] He was named a CCAA (Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association) All-Canadian three times, making him the first player in the RSEQ to achieve this milestone and only the third in Canada to receive this honor.[4] This achievement solidified his position as one of the top collegiate players in the country.[5]

UQAM Citadins

In 2020, Makanzu transferred to the UQAM Citadins to continue his collegiate soccer career. At UQAM, he made 39 appearances and scored 10 goals between 2020 and 2023.[1] In 2023, Makanzu was named to the U Sports Second All-Canadian Team.[6]

Club Career

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Dynamo de Québec

In 2018, Makanzu signed his first senior contract with Dynamo de Québec, a semi-professional club competing in the PLSQ (Première Ligue de Soccer du Québec). Over the course of two seasons, he made 9 appearances and scored 2 goals.[7]

SV La Fama

In 2024, Makanzu signed with SV La Fama, a club competing in Aruba's top-flight league, the Aruban Division di Honor. His move to SV La Fama marked his first international playing experience.

Playing Style

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Timothé Makanzu is known for his physicality, pace, and strong aerial presence. Standing at 1.85 meters, he excels in duels and can play both as a central striker. He is noted for his ability to hold up play, intercept the ball with sliding tackles, and lead through his work ethic and positive attitude.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Un joueur étoile arrive chez les Citadins". UQAM Citadins. August 30, 2019. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  2. ^ "New Brunswick Soccer: U14 Team". The Guardian. July 6, 2013. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  3. ^ "2017 CCAA Men's Soccer All-Canadians". CCAA. November 7, 2017. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  4. ^ "2019 CCAA Men's Soccer All-Canadians". CCAA. November 7, 2019. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  5. ^ "Garneau Élans 50th Anniversary Brochure" (PDF). Élans de Garneau. March 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  6. ^ "U Sports Second All-Canadian Team Announcement". U Sports. November 8, 2023. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  7. ^ "Dynamo de Québec Player List". Playmaker Stats. Retrieved 2024-09-17.