Mihail_Gherasimencov

Mihail Gherasimencov

Mihail Gherasimencov

Moldovan professional footballer (born 2005)

Mihail Gherasimencov (born 25 March 2005) is a Moldovan professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Whitecaps FC 2 of MLS Next Pro.

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Early life

Gherasimencov was born in Bălți, Moldova and he lived there until 2016, when he moved to Calgary, Canada.[1][2] In Canada, he played youth soccer with Calgary Blizzard SC, before joining the Whitecaps Alberta Academy Centre.[3] In August 2020, he joined the official Vancouver Whitecaps Academy.[3] In 2022, he was invited to participate in the MLS Next All-Star Game, which featured the top academy players from across the league.[4] In January 2023, he attended the first team's pre-season training camp.[5][6]

Club career

He made his professional debut with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro match against the Real Monarchs, playing 44 minutes off the bench, in a 3–1 loss on 5 August 2022.[citation needed] In March 2023, he signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2.[7] Gherasimencov scored his first professional goal against Colorado Rapids 2, on 8 July 2023.[8] After the 2023 season, the club picked up his option for the 2024 season.[9]

International career

In April 2023, Gherasimencov was called up to a 4-day training camp with the Moldova U19 national team.[1][10] In June 2023, he was called up for a pair of friendlies against Kazakhstan U19.[11] He made his debut in the first match and scored his first goal in the second match.[12]

Career statistics

As of 1 October 2023[13]
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References

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    "Mihail Gherasimencov called up to Moldova U-19 national team". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. April 17, 2023.
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    "It Starts With a Goal, presented by BMO: Mihail Gherasimencov". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. December 15, 2020.
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    "Mihail Gherasimencov Whitecaps profile". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
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    "Mihail Gherasimencov from Whitecaps FC BMO Academy selected to MLS NEXT All-Star Game". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. July 27, 2022.
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    "Vancouver Whitecaps FC confirm roster for the start of 2023 preseason training camp". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. January 9, 2023.
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    "Mihail Gherasimencov shows Sarita Patel what it takes to be an MLS NEXT All-Star". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. August 9, 2022.
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    "Whitecaps FC 2 sign BMO Academy product Mihail Gherasimencov, acquire Canadian midfielder Antoine Coupland". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. March 24, 2023.
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    "Fundașul naționalei Moldovei U19 a marcat un gol pentru dublorii formației Vancouver Whitecaps" [The defender of the national team of Moldova U19 scored a goal for the doubles of the Vancouver Whitecaps formation]. MoldFootball (in Romanian). July 9, 2023.
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    "Whitecaps FC roster updates from first team and WFC2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. November 17, 2023.
  10. [10]
    "Представитель любительской лиги Молдовы из Комрата – в сборной U-19" [Representative of the Moldovan amateur league from Komrata – in the U-19 team]. Sports.md (in Russian). April 18, 2023. Archived from the original on May 26, 2023.
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    "WFC2 fullback Mihail Gherasimencov called up to Moldova U-19 national team for June international friendlies". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. June 9, 2023.
  12. [12]
    "Защитник сборной Молдовы U19 Михаил Герасименков забил за дубль канадского "Ванкувер Уайткэпс"" [Moldova U19 national team defender Mihail Gerasimencov scored for the Canadian Vancouver Whitecaps team's double]. MoldFootball (in Russian). August 22, 2023.
  13. [13]
    Mihail Gherasimencov at Soccerway
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