User:RedPatch/Theo Afework

Theodore Yohannes Afework (born January 24, 2004) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for York United in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life
Afework began playing youth soccer with Calgary Rangers SC at age four. Afterwards he played with Calgary Foothills FC and Calgary Blizzard SC. In March 2017, he was selected to the Alberta provincial team at U13 level. In August 2017, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy. In early 2022, he joined the youth system of German club 1.FC Nürnberg.

Club career
In March 2023, he signed a professional contract with York United in the Canadian Premier League. His arrival to York will be delayed as he will remain in Europe, while recovering from surgery on his quadricep, joining York after his recovery.

International career
In 2019, he made his debut with the Canadian national program, when he was called to the Canada U15 team for the 2019 CONCACAF Boys' Under-15 Championship. He was named to the provisional roster of the Canada U20 ahead of the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, although he was not ultimately named to the final roster.