Daniel Zadravec

Daniel Zadravec (born June 7, 2000) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Pacific FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Daniel Zadravec
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-06-07) June 7, 2000
Place of birth Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Pacific FC
Number 27
Youth career
Vancouver Island Wave
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2023 UNBC Timberwolves 48 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 Victoria Highlanders 13+ (0)
2024– Pacific FC 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 19, 2024

Early life

He played with the Vancouver Island Wave from U13 level through U18.[1] In his youth, he was a three-time winner of the Reynolds Centre for Soccer Excellence dedication award.[2]

University career

In 2018, Zadravec began attending the University of Northern British Columbia, where he played for the men's soccer team.[3] In October 2022, he was named the Canada West Conference Player of the Week,[4][5][6] as well as the U Sports Player of the Week.[7] At the end of the 2022 season, he was named a Canada West Second Team All-Star.[8] At the end of the 2023 season, he was named UNBC's Best Defensive Player and the Team MVP.[9] He was also named an Academic All-Canadian five times.[10]

Club career

In 2022, he joined the Victoria Highlanders in League1 British Columbia.[11] He had previously played with the Highlanders' second team in 2019 in the Pacific Coast Soccer League, where he was named a PCSL Second Team All-Star.[12]

In June 2024, he signed a short-term replacement player contract with Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League, who had both of their goalkeepers unavailable.[1] He had been training with the club throughout the season.[13] He made his professional debut on June 14, starting in a 3–2 victory over Valour FC.[13]

Career statistics
As of match played June 14, 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Playoffs National cup Other Total
Division AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Victoria Highlanders 2023 League1 British Columbia 13020——150
Pacific FC 2024[14] Canadian Premier League 200000—20
Career total 150200000170

References
  1. "Pacific FC sign two goalkeepers to short-term replacements contracts". Pacific FC. June 14, 2024.
  2. Clarke, Ted (May 30, 2018). "UNBC men's soccer team adds goalie to the fold". Prince George Citizen.
  3. "Timberwolves Welcome Tender As Newest Commit". CKPG-TV. May 30, 2018.
  4. Corea, Anthony (October 4, 2022). "UNBC keeper Daniel Zadravec named one of Canada West Soccer Players of the Week". CKPG-TV.
  5. Clarke, Ted (October 5, 2022). "UNBC goalie Zadravec earns Canada West men's soccer award". Prince George Citizen.
  6. Pawliw, Brendan (October 4, 2022). "UNBC's Zadravec collects Canada West MSOC player of the week". My Prince George Now.
  7. Pawliw, Brendan (October 5, 2022). "UNBC MSOC goalkeeper garners national attention with U SPORTS player of the week honour". My Prince George Now.
  8. Corea, Anthony (October 27, 2022). "UNBC Soccer has 8 players earning conference honors this season". CKPG-TV.
  9. Pawliw, Brendan (April 7, 2024). "Hinsche, Ledoux capture UNBC Athlete of the Year honours". My Prince George Now.
  10. "Daniel Zadravec UNBC profile". UNBC Timberwolves.
  11. "Highlanders announce goalkeepers for 2022 L1BC season". Victoria Highlanders FC. May 13, 2022.
  12. "2019 Highlanders: Where are they now?". Victoria Highlanders FC. October 18, 2019.
  13. Tierney, Mitchell (June 15, 2024). "Match Analysis: Pacific FC ride out rollercoaster road victory over Valour FC". Canadian Premier League.
  14. Daniel Zadravec at Soccerway
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