Anthony Aromatario (born April 30, 2003) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Forge FC in the Canadian Premier League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | April 30, 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Woodbridge Strikers | |||
| International FC | |||
| North Toronto Nitros | |||
| 2021–2023 | Viterbese | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | York Lions | 17 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Viterbese | 0 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Tre Fiori | 21 | (0) |
| 2024 | North Toronto Nitros | 13 | (1) |
| 2024–2025 | TFA Dubai | ||
| 2025 | Woodbridge Strikers | 20 | (4) |
| 2026– | Forge FC | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of April 7, 2026 | |||
Early life
editAromatario played youth soccer with the Woodbridge Strikers, International FC, and the North Toronto Nitros, while also playing with the Ontario provincial team.[1] Between 2019 and 2021, he had trials with Italian clubs Citadella, Vicenza, Este, Pescara and Frosinone.[1][2] In 2021, he joined the academy of Viterbese.[3][4]
University career
editIn 2020, he committed to attend Oakland University to play for the men's soccer team,[1] however, he ultimately went to Italy instead and joined the Viterbese academy.[2]
In 2025, he began attending York University, where he played for the York Lions.[5] In his first season, he helped York capture the OUA Silver medal and the U Sports national title, while also being named an OUA Second Team All-Star.[6][7]
Club career
editIn 2023, Aromatario played with Tre Fiori in the Campionato Sammarinese.
In 2024, Aromatario played with the North Toronto Nitros in League1 Ontario.[8]
In the fall of 2024, he joined TFA Dubai in the UAE Third Division League. On October 21, 2024, he scored in a 2–1 victory over Dubai City B.[9]
In 2025, he played with the Woodbridge Strikers.[8] At the end of the 2025 season, he was named the League1 Ontario Premier Most Valuable Player, Midfielder of the Year, and a League First-Team All-Star.[10]
In February 2026, Aromatario signed a short-term contract with Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League, ahead of their 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup matches.[11] On February 3, 2026, he made his debut against Mexican side Tigres UANL.[12] In March 2026, he signed a U Sports contract with Forge.[13][14] He made his CPL debut on April 4 against Atlético Ottawa, starting the match and earning Performance of the Match honours.[15]
Career statistics
edit- As of April 4, 2026[16]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | National cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Viterbese | 2021–22 | Serie C | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2022–23 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Tre Fiori | 2023–24 | Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio | 21 | 0 | – | 4 | 0 | – | – | 25 | 0 | |||
| North Toronto Nitros | 2025[8] | League1 Ontario Premier | 13 | 1 | – | – | 1 | 0 | – | 14 | 1 | |||
| Woodbridge Strikers | 2025[8] | League1 Ontario Premier | 20 | 4 | – | – | 3 | 1 | – | 23 | 5 | |||
| Forge FC | 2026 | Canadian Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Career total | 55 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 65 | 6 | ||
References
edit- 1 2 3 "Men's soccer adds four newcomers to 2021 recruiting class". Oakland Golden Grizzlies. November 17, 2020.
- 1 2 Canciani, Paolo (December 16, 2022). "Anthony Aromatario: "Grande Speranza" Canadese" [Anthony Aromatario: Canadian "Great Hope"]. Encyclopedia of Italian-Canadian soccer players. Facebook.[self-published]
- ↑ Graziotti, Paolo (July 28, 2021). "La Viterbese affronta oggi il Frosinone in amichevole con una squadra ancora in cantiere:occhi puntati su Aromatario" [Viterbese faces Frosinone in a friendly today with a team still under construction: all eyes are on Aromatario]. Il Messaggero (in Italian).
- ↑ Canicchio, Lorenzo (March 2, 2022). "La storia di Anthony Aromatario: dal Canada alla Viterbese per sognare" [Anthony Aromatario's story: from Canada to Viterbo to dream]. Gazzetta Regionale (in Italian).
- ↑ "Anthony Aromatario York profile". York Lions.
- ↑ Jacques, John (March 13, 2026). "After Making His Club Debut In Champions Cup, Aromatario Signs With Forge FC". Northern Tribune.
- ↑ Milton, Steve (March 13, 2026). "Anthony Aromatario's whirlwind year leads to Forge FC opportunity". Forge FC.
- 1 2 3 4 "Anthony Aromatario L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ↑ Anwar, Abubaker (October 21, 2024). "TFA vs City Football Match Highlights: TFA Secures a Gritty 2-1 Victory". The Football Academy Dubai.
- ↑ "Premier Division stars represented in 2025 awards". League1 Ontario. October 3, 2025.
- ↑ "Forge FC Announces Three Short-Term Player Signings". Our Sports Central. February 2, 2026.
- ↑ Ivanov, Katrin (February 5, 2026). "Belief to Reality: Anthony Aromatario's Concacaf Debut". Ontario Premier League.
- ↑ "Forge FC Signs Midfielder Anthony Aromatario to CPL-U SPORTS Contract". Forge FC. March 13, 2026.
- ↑ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (March 13, 2026). "Forge FC sign OPL MVP Aromatario to U SPORTS contract". Canadian Premier League.
- ↑ "From Standout to Starter: Anthony Aromatario Seizes His Moment in CPL Debut". Ontario Premier League. April 6, 2026.
- ↑ Anthony Aromatario at Soccerway