Cédric Toussaint (born 29 March 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for CS St-Laurent in Ligue1 Québec. Born in Canada, he represents the Haiti national team.

Cédric Toussaint
Toussaint with York United FC in 2022
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-03-29) 29 March 2001 (age 25)
Place of birth Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
Height 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
CS St-Laurent
Youth career
AS Pointe-aux-Trembles
CS Rivière-des-Prairies
CS Panellinios
2013 CS Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
2013–2020 Montreal Impact
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2022 York United 38 (0)
2022–2024 Pacific FC 51 (0)
2025 Iwate Grulla Morioka 5 (0)
2026– CS St-Laurent 1 (0)
International career
2024– Haiti 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of April 9, 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of 24 March 2024

Early life

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Toussaint grew up in Drummondville, Quebec.[1] He began playing soccer at age four with AS Pointe-aux-Trembles.[2] Afterwards, he played for CS Rivière-des-Prairies, CS Panellinios, and CS Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.[3][4] In 2013, he moved to the Montreal Impact Academy, where he spent eight years until signing a professional contract in 2020.[5][6] In 2020, he played with the revived Montreal Impact U23.[7]

Club career

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In November 2020, Toussaint signed his first professional contract with Canadian Premier League side York United, a two-year deal with multiple club options.[7] In November 2021, Toussaint signed an extension with York United until 2024.[8][9] During the 2022 season, he received two red cards, both against Atlético Ottawa.[10][11] During his time with York, he made 43 appearances, across all competitions.[12]

In August 2022, Toussaint transferred to fellow CPL club Pacific FC mid-season on a permanent deal, in exchange for York receiving Matthew Baldisimo on loan.[13][14] He made his debut for Pacific against the HFX Wanderers on August 20.[15] In November 2022, Pacific confirmed his return for the 2023 season.[16][17][18]

In March 2025, Toussaint signed with Iwate Grulla Morioka of the Japan Football League,[19][20] signing a one-year contract.[20]

International career

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Canada

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In 2016, he attended a camp with the Canada U15 team.[21] In 2020, he was invited to train with the Canada U23 team ahead of the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship, but the tournament was postponed until 2021.[2]

Haiti

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In March 2024, Toussaint accepted a call-up from Haiti ahead of an international friendly against French Guiana.[22][23] He made his debut in the match as a substitute.[24][25]

Personal life

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Toussaint is the son of Haitian-Canadian coach and former footballer Jean-Robert Toussaint.[2]

Career statistics

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As of October 1, 2024[26]
Club Season League Playoffs National Cup Continental Total
Division AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
York United FC 2021 Canadian Premier League 2400020260
2022 14030170
Total 380003000410
Pacific FC 2022 Canadian Premier League 90200020130
2023 2303020280
2024 1900040230
Total 510506020540
Career total 8905090201050

References

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  1. Parisis, Quentin (12 July 2023). "Cédric Toussaint : Un Québécois chez le poids lourd de la CPL" [Cédric Toussaint: A Quebecer at the heavyweight of the CPL]. Canadian Premier League (in French).
  2. 1 2 3 Cédric Toussaint at Canada Soccer
  3. "Cédric Toussaint signe avec York9 en CPL" [Cédric Toussaint signs with York9 in CPL]. SE Sport Management (in French). 11 November 2020.
  4. "17 Players from the Academy at National Identification Camp". Our Sports Central. 17 March 2016.
  5. "York9 FC inks Montreal Impact Academy standout Cédric Toussaint". Canadian Premier League. 11 November 2020.
  6. "York9 FC Signs Canadian Midfielder Cédric Toussaint". York United FC. 11 November 2020.
  7. 1 2 Jacques, John (11 November 2020). "York9 Inks Impact Academy Youngster Cedric Toussaint". Northern Tribune.
  8. "Cedric Toussaint Signs New Contract Extension Until 2024". York United FC. 10 November 2021.
  9. Jacques, John (10 November 2021). "York United Extends Toussaint Contract". Northern Tribune.
  10. Jacques, John (4 May 2022). "Toussaint Gets Suspension Reduced". Northern Tribune.
  11. Jacques, John (18 June 2022). "CSDC Sticks With Toussaint Red Card Suspension". Northern Tribune.
  12. Davidson, Neil (11 August 2022). "Pacific, York United swap midfielders with Baldisimo heading west and Toussaint east". The Globe & Mail.
  13. O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (11 August 2022). "York United, Pacific swap Cédric Toussaint, Matthew Baldisimo". Canadian Premier League.
  14. Jacques, John (11 August 2022). "Pacific Acquires Toussaint From York United, Loans Baldisimo". Northern Tribune.
  15. Tierney, Mitchell (20 August 2022). "Match Analysis: HFX Wanderers 1-0 Pacific FC". Canadian Premier League.
  16. "Pacific FC re-sign Heard, Daniels, Toussaint for 2023 season". Pacific FC. 10 November 2022.
  17. Longo, Jack (10 November 2022). "Heard, Toussaint and Daniels Returning for 2023!". Pacific FC.
  18. Jacques, John (10 November 2022). "Tridents Confirm Return Of Heard, Toussaint, And Daniels". Northern Tribune.
  19. "セドリック トゥサン選手 パシフィックFCより完全移籍加入のお知らせ" [Cedric Toussaint joins the team on a permanent transfer from Pacific FC]. Iwate Grulla Morioka (in Japanese). 14 March 2025.
  20. 1 2 Jacques, John (19 March 2025). "Toussaint To Help Morioka Restore J-League Status". Northern Tribune.
  21. "Des représentants de l'Académie de l'Impact invités" [Representatives of the Impact Academy invited]. TVA Sports (in French). 17 March 2016.
  22. Jacques, John (15 March 2024). "Toussaint Set To Commit For Haiti". Northern Tribune.
  23. "Moore and Toussaint Receive International Called Ups". Pacific FC. 15 March 2024.
  24. Chéry, Onz (24 March 2024). "Haiti men's national soccer team draws French Guiana in coach's debut". Haitian Times.
  25. Jacques, John (16 March 2025). "Toussaint Tees Up Move Outside CPL". Northern Tribune.
  26. Cédric Toussaint at Soccerway
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