Mikaël Cantave
Personal information
Full name Mikaël Gabriel Cantave
Date of birth (1996-10-25) 25 October 1996
Place of birth Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Vancouver FC
Number 19
Youth career
0000–2012 FC Capital United
2012–2013 Nantes
2013 Orvault SF
2013–2014 USJA Carquefou
2014–2015 Getafe
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 Guadalajara 3 (0)
2016 Real Alcalá B 7 (0)
2017 Albacete B 13 (0)
2017 Lorca B 16 (0)
2018 Rayo Cantabria 15 (2)
2018–2019 Tropezón 24 (3)
2019–2020 Lealtad 28 (6)
2020 Xàtiva 7 (1)
2021 Villarrobledo 17 (2)
2021–2022 Chindia Târgoviște 9 (0)
2022–2023 Cavalry FC 21 (3)
2023– Vancouver FC 16 (4)
International career‡
2013 Canada U17 4 (0)
2018– Haiti 13 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 6, 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 October 2023

Mikaël Gabriel "Miki" Cantave (born 25 October 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Vancouver FC. Born in Canada, he represents the Haiti national team.

Early life

Born in Ottawa, Cantave began playing soccer at age five with FC Capital United.[1] At age 13, he moved to France joining the FC Nantes academy, after a couple of trials over the previous two years, formed through a relationship between Capital United and Nantes.[2][3] Afterwards he went to Nacional in France before joining Getafe's U19.[4]

Club career

In January 2016, he signed with Spanish club Guadalajara in the third tier Segunda División B.[5][6] He made his debut on March 13 against La Roda.[2] In August 2016, he left the club after making only three appearances for a total of 56 minutes.[7][8]

Later in 2016, he joined RSD Alcalá B, followed by playing for Albacete B, Lorca FC B, and Deportivo Rayo Cantabria.[9]

Later in 2018, he joined CD Tropezón.[10]

In 2019, he joined CD Lealtad.[11] He scored his first goal in a preseason friendly against Sporting de Gijón B on July 31.[12] He scored his first official goal on August 25, on a penalty kick, against Lenense.[13] He scored a brace on January 12, 2020 against Lenense.[14][15]

In 2020, he joined CD Olímpic de Xàtiva.[16] He scored his first goal on November 21 against UD Benigàmin.[17] He departed the club at the end of 2020.[18]

In January 2021, he joined CP Villarrobledo in the Segunda División B.[19][20] He scored his first goal for Villarrobledo on February 10 against Melilla in the 94th minute to earn a 1-1 draw.[21][22]

In August 2021, he joined Romanian club AFC Chindia Târgoviște in the top tier Liga I.[23][24][25]

In July 2022, he returned to his native Canada and signed a multi-year deal with Canadian Premier League side Cavalry FC.[26][27] He made his debut for Cavalry on July 28 against Forge FC. In the reverse fixture on August 12, Cantave scored his first goal, a late winner in a 2-1 victory over the Hammers at ATCO Field.[28]

On June 29, 2023, he joined Vancouver FC in an inter-league swap for Maël Henry.[29] On July 7, 2023, he scored his first goal for Vancouver, netting the game-winner in a 2-1 victory over the HFX Wanderers.[30] In January 2024, he signed an extension through the 2025 season, with a club option for 2026.[31]

International career

Born in Canada, Cantave's father is from Haiti and his mother is from Guadeloupe.[32]

Cantave played with Canada U17 at the 2013 CONCACAF U-17 Championship, where he won a bronze medal, and also at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[33]

In 2018, he switched allegiance to Haiti.[34][35] He made his international debut on 29 May 2018, in a friendly match against Argentina.[36][37] He scored his first goal on November 17, 2018, in his official competitive debut, against Nicaragua in 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualifying.[38] At the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup, he helped Haiti reach the semi-finals.[39]

Personal life

His father is from Haiti, while his mother is from the French overseas department of Guadeloupe.[40]

Career statistics

International stats

Haiti national team
YearAppsGoals
201831
201970
202000
202120
202200
202311
Total132

International goals

Haiti score listed first, score column indicates score after each Cantave goal.[41]
International goals by date, venue, cap, opponent, score, result and competition
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 17 November 2018Nicaragua National Football Stadium, Managua, Nicaragua2 Nicaragua1–02–02019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualification
2. 12 October 2023Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadion, Paramaribo, Suriname13 Suriname1–11–12023–24 CONCACAF Nations League A

Honours

Club

CD Lealtad

National

Haiti

References

  1. ↑ Mikaël Cantave at the Canadian Soccer Association
  2. 1 2 Bell, Arch (April 11, 2016). "Miki Cantave, el canadiense que busca triunfar en el Guadalajara" [Miki Cantave, the Canadian looking to succeed in Guadalajara]. Marca (in Spanish).
  3. ↑ Nava, David (July 6, 2023). "Mikaël Cantave: A clear sense of purpose". Vancouver FC.
  4. ↑ "Campo de futbol villarrobledo" [Villarrobledo soccer field]. Mas Que Goles (in Spanish).
  5. ↑ "Miki, en su presentación: «Tengo muchas ganas de ayudar al equipo»" [Miki, in his presentation: «I really want to help the team»]. Guadalajara (in Spanish). January 27, 2016.
  6. ↑ Moreno, Alberto (January 27, 2016). "Miki ya viste de morado" [Miki is already wearing purple]. Nueva Alcarria (in Spanish).
  7. ↑ Blanco Orozco, Jesús. "Miki abandona el Depor y fichan Pascu y Alex" [Miki leaves Depor and Pascu and Alex sign]. Cadena SER (in Spanish).
  8. ↑ González Pons, Jaime (August 3, 2016). "Mikaël Cantave deja el Guadalajara" [Mikaël Cantave leaves Guadalajara]. BeSoccer (in Spanish).
  9. ↑ Traicu, George (August 10, 2021). "Chindia Târgovişte l-a achiziţionat pe internaţionalul haitian Cantave" [Chindia Targoviste bought the Haitian international Cantave]. Stripesurse (in Romanian).
  10. ↑ "Mikaël Cantave Nuevo Jugador del Trope" [Mikaël Cantave New player of the Trope]. CD Tropezón (in Spanish). July 10, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Mikael Gabriel Cantave Nuevo Centrocampista del C. D. Lealtad" [Mikael Gabriel Cantave New Midfielder of CD Lealtad]. Desi M.B. (in Spanish). July 18, 2019.
  12. ↑ Eliézer, Gary (July 31, 2019). "Foot- Espagne : Mikael Cantave marque son premier but avec Lealtad" [Foot- Spain: Mikael Cantave scores his first goal with Lealtad]. Haiti Tempo (in French).
  13. ↑ Geffrard, Childo (August 25, 2019). "Foot – Espagne: Miki Cantave buteur, CD Lealtad débute la saison par un nul !" [Foot – Spain: Miki Cantave scorer, CD Lealtad starts the season with a draw!]. Haiti Tempo (in French).
  14. ↑ "El Lealtad vence en Lena con un doblete de Miki Cantave" [Lealtad wins Lena with a double by Miki Cantave]. Futbol Asturiano (in Spanish). January 12, 2020.
  15. ↑ Isaac, Erlaus (January 13, 2020). "Foot – Espagne: L'international haïtien, Mikaël Cantave, a marqué deux buts avec l'équipe Lealtad de Villaviciosa !" [Foot – Spain: The Haitian international, Mikaël Cantave, scored two goals with the Lealtad de Villaviciosa team!]. Ferisports (in French).
  16. ↑ Bontemps, Charles Edwens (September 2, 2020). "Foot expatriés/ Mickaël Gabriel Cantave rejoint le CD Olympic xativa, club de D4 Espagnole" [Foot expatriates / Mickaël Gabriel Cantave joins the CD Olympic xativa, Spanish D4 club]. Haïti Sport Agogo (in French).
  17. ↑ Jephté, Pierre Caleb. "Foot- Espagne: Mikael Cantave buteur, le CD Olimpic s'impose" [Foot- Spain: Mikael Cantave scorer, CD Olimpic wins]. Haiti Tempo (in French).
  18. ↑ Lluch, Félix (January 5, 2021). "Miki Cantave deja el Olímpic y el club anuncia que esta semana vendrá un refuerzo" [Miki Cantave leaves the Olímpic and the club announces that a reinforcement will come this week]. Levante-EMV (in Spanish).
  19. ↑ "El Villarobledo se hace con los servicios de Cantave, internacional con Haiti" [Villarobledo takes over the services of Cantave, international with Haiti]. La Voz de Tomelloso (in Spanish). January 2, 2021.
  20. ↑ "El CP Villarrobledo ficha a un internacional mundialista" [CP Villarrobledo signs a World Cup international]. Gols Media (in Spanish). January 1, 2021.
  21. ↑ "Cantave rescata un punto para el CP Villarrobledo en el último segundo de partido (1-1)" [Cantave rescues a point for CP Villarrobledo in the last second of the match (1-1)]. Las Noticias de La Mancha (in Spanish). February 10, 2021.
  22. ↑ Cruz, Ángel (February 10, 2021). "La fe del Villarrobledo le brindó un punto en el descuento" [Villarrobledo's faith gave him a point in the discount]. La Tribuna de Albacete (in Spanish).
  23. ↑ Bonange, Jean Junior. "Football – Transfert : Mikaël Cantave file dans le championnat Roumain !" [Football – Transfer: Mikaël Cantave is heading for the Romanian championship!]. Sports Passion Info (in French).
  24. ↑ Chiventz Geffrard, Rodny (10 August 2021). "Football – Transfert : Mikaël Cantave dépose ses valises en Roumanie !" [Football – Transfer: Mikaël Cantave drops his bags in Romania!]. Info Sport Haiti (in French).
  25. ↑ Remy, Kesler (August 10, 2021). "Foot – Transfert : Mikaël Cantave s'engage avec l'AFC Chindia de la Roumanie" [Foot – Transfer: Mikaël Cantave joins AFC Chindia from Romania]. MediaSport Haiti (in French).
  26. ↑ "Cavalry FC Signs Mikaël Cantave to 2022 Roster". Cavalry FC. July 13, 2022.
  27. ↑ Geffrard, Childo (July 13, 2022). "Foot – Transfert: Nouveau club pour Miki Cantave !" [Foot – Transfer: New club for Miki Cantave!]. Haiti Tempo (in French).
  28. ↑ Rhodes, Benedict (August 13, 2022). "Sights and Sounds: Cavalry FC 2-1 Forge FC". Canadian Premier League.
  29. ↑ Nava, David (June 29, 2023). "Cantave: "I'm looking forward to the first game on Sunday;" Vancouver FC's newest signing brings a dose of experience". Vancouver FC.
  30. ↑ Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (July 8, 2023). "Highlights: Vancouver FC 2-1 Halifax Wanderers — CPL Match #52". Canadian Premier League.
  31. ↑ "Vancouver FC announce return of Cantave, Garcia and Fry for 2024". Canadian Premier League. January 11, 2024.
  32. ↑ Magny, Audrey (February 6, 2023). "Get To Know: Mikael Cantave". Northern Tribune.
  33. ↑ Nam, Devin Linh (March 20, 2019). "Mikael Cantave: Canadian soccer expat making his own way". Waking the Red.
  34. ↑ "Football : Mikael Gabriel Cantave changes of sports nationality (official)". Ici Haiti. November 17, 2018.
  35. ↑ Jacques, John (July 13, 2022). "Cavalry Recruits Haiti International Mikael Cantave". Northern Tribune.
  36. ↑ Domond, Willigton (January 5, 2019). "Mikaël Cantave: "Le peuple Haïtien le mérite..."" [Mikaël Cantave:"The Haitian people deserve it..."]. Foot Kole (in French).
  37. ↑ Nam, Devin Linh (February 26, 2019). "Canadian soccer expat making his way in Spain". Humber News.
  38. ↑ Domond, Willigton (March 23, 2019). "Mikaël Cantave: « Le premier match dans son pays est toujours spcéial »" [Mikaël Cantave: "The first match in his country is always special"]. Foot Kole (in French).
  39. ↑ Parisis, Quentin (May 25, 2023). "Mikaël Cantave, l'ambitieux Grenadier du Cavalry" [Mikaël Cantave, the ambitious Grenadier of the Cavalry]. Canadian Premier League (in French).
  40. ↑ Piney, Jose (November 20, 2018). "De jugar contra Messi... a Tanos" [From playing against Messi ... to Tanos]. Cadena SER (in Spanish).
  41. ↑ "Cantave, Mikaël". National Football Teams. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
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