Anthony Aromatario
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | April 30, 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Woodbridge Strikers | |||
| International FC | |||
| North Toronto Nitros | |||
| 2021–2023 | Viterbese | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | York Lions | 17 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Viterbese | 0 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Tre Fiori | 21 | (0) |
| 2024 | North Toronto Nitros | 13 | (1) |
| 2024–2025 | TFA Dubai | ||
| 2025 | Woodbridge Strikers | 20 | (4) |
| 2026– | Forge FC | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of March 13, 2026 | |||
Anthony Aromatario (born April 30, 2003) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Forge FC in the Canadian Premier League.
Early life
Aromatario played youth soccer with the Woodbridge Strikers, International FC, and the North Toronto Nitros, while also playing with the Ontario provincial team.[1] Between 2019 and 2021, he had trials with Italian clubs Citadella, Vicenza, Este, Pescara and Frosinone.[1][2] In 2021, he joined the academy of Viterbese.[3][4]
University career
In 2020, he committed to attend Oakland University to play for the men's soccer team,[1] however, he ultimately went to Italy instead and joined the Viterbese academy.[2]
In 2025, he began attending York University, where he played for the York Lions.[5] In his first season, he helped York capture the OUA Silver medal and the U Sports national title, while also being named an OUA Second Team All-Star.[6][7]
Club career
In 2023, Aromatario played with Tre Fiori in the Campionato Sammarinese.
In 2024, Aromatario played with the North Toronto Nitros in League1 Ontario.[8]
In the fall of 2024, he joined TFA Dubai in the UAE Third Division League. On October 21, 2024, he scored in a 2–1 victory over Dubai City B.[9]
In 2025, he played with the Woodbridge Strikers.[8] At the end of the 2025 season, he was named the League1 Ontario Premier Most Valuable Player, Midfielder of the Year, and a League First-Team All-Star.[10]
In February 2026, Aromatario signed a short-term contract with Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League, ahead of their 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup matches.[11] On February 3, 2026, he made his debut against Mexican side Tigres UANL.[12] In March 2026, he signed a U Sports contract with Forge.[13][14]
Career statistics
- As of July 25, 2025[15]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | National cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Viterbese | 2021–22 | Serie C | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2022–23 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Tre Fiori | 2023–24 | Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio | 21 | 0 | – | 4 | 0 | – | – | 25 | 0 | |||
| North Toronto Nitros | 2025[8] | League1 Ontario Premier | 13 | 1 | – | – | 1 | 0 | – | 14 | 1 | |||
| Woodbridge Strikers | 2025[8] | League1 Ontario Premier | 20 | 4 | – | – | 3 | 1 | – | 23 | 5 | |||
| Forge FC | 2026 | Canadian Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Career total | 54 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 64 | 6 | ||
References
- ^ a b c "Men's soccer adds four newcomers to 2021 recruiting class". Oakland Golden Grizzlies. November 17, 2020.
- ^ a b Canciani, Paolo (December 16, 2022). "Anthony Aromatario: "Grande Speranza" Canadese" [Anthony Aromatario: Canadian "Great Hope"]. Encyclopedia of Italian-Canadian soccer players. Facebook.[self-published]
- ^ Graziotti, Paolo (July 28, 2021). "La Viterbese affronta oggi il Frosinone in amichevole con una squadra ancora in cantiere:occhi puntati su Aromatario" [Viterbese faces Frosinone in a friendly today with a team still under construction: all eyes are on Aromatario]. Il Messaggero (in Italian).
- ^ Canicchio, Lorenzo (March 2, 2022). "La storia di Anthony Aromatario: dal Canada alla Viterbese per sognare" [Anthony Aromatario's story: from Canada to Viterbo to dream]. Gazzetta Regionale (in Italian).
- ^ "Anthony Aromatario York profile". York Lions.
- ^ Jacques, John (March 13, 2026). "After Making His Club Debut In Champions Cup, Aromatario Signs With Forge FC". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Milton, Steve (March 13, 2026). "Anthony Aromatario's whirlwind year leads to Forge FC opportunity". Forge FC.
- ^ a b c d "Anthony Aromatario L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ Anwar, Abubaker (October 21, 2024). "TFA vs City Football Match Highlights: TFA Secures a Gritty 2-1 Victory". The Football Academy Dubai.
- ^ "Premier Division stars represented in 2025 awards". League1 Ontario. October 3, 2025.
- ^ "Forge FC Announces Three Short-Term Player Signings". Our Sports Central. February 2, 2026.
- ^ Ivanov, Katrin (February 5, 2026). "Belief to Reality: Anthony Aromatario's Concacaf Debut". Ontario Premier League.
- ^ "Forge FC Signs Midfielder Anthony Aromatario to CPL-U SPORTS Contract". Forge FC. March 13, 2026.
- ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (March 13, 2026). "Forge FC sign OPL MVP Aromatario to U SPORTS contract". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ Anthony Aromatario at Soccerway