# Julian Altobelli

Julian Anthony Altobelli (born November 4, 2002) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for York United FC of the Canadian Premier League.

## Early life

Altobelli was born in Toronto and is of Italian descent, where his grandparents were born. He grew up in Bolton, Ontario, where he played for local club Bolton Wanderers SC. He later moved with his family to Vaughan, where he played for youth teams of Vaughan Azzurri and Woodbridge Strikers. He later joined the Toronto FC Academy in 2014.

## Club career

After posting a highlight reel on Instagram, he caught the attention of his future player agent, who informed him that Canadian Premier League club York9 was interested in him. After feeling the opportunities at Toronto FC lacking, he left the club's academy and signed with York9 on May 13, 2020, with options until 2023, becoming the club's youngest ever signing. After not making any appearances in the 2020 CPL season, he requested and was granted his release from the club.
In December 2020, he returned to the TFC system, signing with Toronto FC II of USL League One for the 2021 season. He made his debut on May 26, coming on as a substitute against FC Tucson. He scored his first goal on June 19, against Fort Lauderdale CF. In October 2023, he signed a short-term loan with the Toronto FC first team, ahead of their match against Charlotte FC. In March 2024, he re-signed with TFC2 for the 2024 season. In 2024, he signed another three short-term loans with the first team. On July 14, 2024, he became the all-time appearance leader for Toronto FC II, with his 85th cap across all competitions. He was awarded the MLS Next Pro Goal of the Matchweek twice that season. On September 15, 2024, he scored in his eighth consecutive match (the second longest streak in league history), netting his 20th goal for the club, tying him for the club all-time lead with Jordan Perruzza. Altobelli's contract expired following the 2024 season.
In January 2025, Altobelli signed a one-year contract with an option for 2026 with his former club York United FC (previously York9) of the Canadian Premier League.

## International career

Altobelli has represented the Canada U17 team at the 2019 CONCACAF U-17 Championship and the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He scored in a penalty kick shootout victory against Costa Rica U17 in the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF tournament which qualified the team for the U17 World Cup.

## Career statistics

    As of October 6, 2024
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Playoffs | Playoffs | National Cup | National Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| York9 | 2020 | Canadian Premier League | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| Toronto FC II | 2021 | USL League One | 23 | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 23 | 2 |
| Toronto FC II | 2022 | MLS Next Pro | 21 | 5 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 23 | 5 |
| Toronto FC II | 2023 | MLS Next Pro | 25 | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 25 | 3 |
| Toronto FC II | 2024 | MLS Next Pro | 23 | 11 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 23 | 11 |
| Toronto FC II | Total | Total | 92 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 21 |
| Toronto FC (loan) | 2023 | Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toronto FC (loan) | 2024 | Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toronto FC (loan) | Total | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 92 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 21 |