Connor Tacagni
Connor Reece Escoto Tacagni (born September 27, 1993)[1] is a professional footballer who currently plays as a forward or striker for Philippines Football League club Kaya F.C.-Iloilo. Born in England, he has represented the Philippines national under-23 football team.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Connor Reece Escoto Tacagni | ||
Date of birth | September 27, 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Shrewsbury, United Kingdom | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
Position(s) | Striker, Winger | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Kaya F.C.-Iloilo | ||
Number | 29 | ||
Youth career | |||
Congleton High School | |||
2014-2017 | San Beda University | ||
2014–2017 | San Beda Red Booters | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017-2018 | FC Meralco Manila | ||
2018– | Kaya F.C.-Iloilo | 23 | (5) |
National team | |||
2015 | Philippines U23 | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Career
San Beda College
Tacagni began his Filipino amateur football career from 2015 - 2017 at San Beda University on a sports scholarship joining the football team as a striker, The San Beda Red Booters under Coach Aris Caslib also the U23 Philippine National Team coach at the time.
FC Meralco Manila
Tacagni began his professional career in the Philippines Football League following a transfer to FC Meralco Manila from 2017 until the team was disestablished in 2018.
Kaya F.C. - Iloilo
Since 2018, Tacagni has played for Kaya F.C.–Iloilo as a member of the squad who won the Copa Paulino Alcantara in 2018. Qualifying for the AFC Cup, Tacagni played in the group stages.[2]
International career
Tacagni was born in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom to an English father and a Filipino mother which made him eligible to play for the England and Philippines.
Tacagni made his international debut for the Philippines National Under-23 football team at the Southeast Asian Games 2015 hosted in Singapore.
References
- "Kaya FC Official Website". Retrieved 30 October 2019.
- "AFC Cup 2019: PSM Makassar see off Kaya FC-Iloilo to gain control". April 17, 2019.
Connor Tacagni - Player Profile - Football
Kaya thumps Mendiola; Air Force scores
AFC Cup 2019: Kaya FC-Iloilo strike at the death to deny PSM Makassar
External links
- Profile at Kaya F.C