Best Young Canadian Soccer Players

Since today we have seen that Canada's nationalDavid Hoilett
team cannot compete with top international teams,A 5ft8 striker from Ottawa who is only 19 years old.
we look to Canada's soccer future. Today, much ofAlthough he hasn't yet decided to play for Canada he
Canada's hopes of competing in the World Cupis still a young Canadian with potential to play for his
depend on players born in Canada and develophome and native land. He currently play for Blackburn
overseas in Europe. Here is a list of young playersRovers of the English Premier League. He would be a
that may develop into quality players for Canada.great addition to the Canadian team and a big step
Jaime Peterstowards an improving national team.
He is 23 and a 5ft8 midfielder from Pickering, Ontario.David Edgar
He is a member of Ipswich City who play in theA 6ft4, 23 year old defender from Kitchener, Ontario.
Championship which is the second highest league inHe is currently under contract with English premier
English soccer. He was signed in 2005 and has beenleague side Burnley but was put on loan to
put on loan to Gillingham for a short period but haschampionship side Swansea City in March of 2010.
since been recalled to Ipswich City. He hasGetting a lot of playing time with a Championship side
represented Canada 21 times and scored once.is better than riding the pine on a team that is
Marcus Haberdestined for the championship.
He is 21 years old, 6ft3 Forward. He is currentlyMarcel de Jong
signed by West Bromwich Albion who finishedA 5ft9, 23 year old midfielder born in New Market,
second in the Championship in English soccer. He isOntario. Currently plays for FC Augsburg in Germany.
currently on loan to Vancouver Whitecaps, who heHe is currently the last player to score for Canada in
was signed with previous to playing with Westan international game in the 2009 Gold Cup against
Bromwich Albion.Costa Rica.
Nana AttakoraThere are many other players that could develop into
A 21 year old 6ft1 Defender. He currently plays withgreat talents for Canada, but this is just a short
Toronto FC. He has played with almost every level ofsample. Left off this list is Jonathan de Guzman
Canadian International teams and now he is ready tobecause of the fact that he has declared to play for
step up to be a regular player with the Men's NationalHolland, though I have heard that he can still possibly
Team. He is getting regular playing time with TFCplay for Canada because he hasn't played for the
which will only improve this young player.Dutch senior national team.