Kevaughn Tavernier

Kevaughn Tavernier (born February 24, 2006) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Forge FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life
Tavernier played youth soccer with Glen Shields SC.

Club career
In 2023, he began playing with Sigma FC in League1 Ontario. In his season debut, he scored a brace, earning the league's performance of the week honour.

In June 2023, he signed a developmental contract with Canadian Premier League club Forge FC. On September 9, he made his professional debut in a substitute appearance against Cavalry FC; he then made his first start the following week, on September 17, against Valour FC. In October of the same year, he was a part of the Forge squad that won their fourth league title, following a 2–1 victory over Cavalry FC in the play-off final. On February 13, 2024, Tavernier scored his first professional goal for Forge FC in a round one CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Mexican side Guadalajara. In March 2024, he went on trial with AS Monaco's reserves.

International career
Born in Canada, Tavernier is of Jamaican descent (where his mother was born). In September 2023, he earned his first international call-up to the Canadian U17 team, ahead of a pair of friendlies against Brazil. He then debuted for the team, in their first match on September 29. In November 2023, Tavernier was named to the roster for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He appeared in all three of the team's matches at the tournament.

In February 2024, Tavernier was named to the Canadian U-20 side ahead of the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship qualifying tournament. He scored in his debut for the under-20s on February 23, in an 8–0 win over Dominica.