# Matteo Campagna

Matteo William Campagna (born June 27, 2004) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.

## Early life

Campagna began playing soccer at age five with Surrey United SC. He was also part of the BC Soccer Provincial Program. In 2017, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy.

## Club career

In April 2021, Campagna signed a Homegrown player contract with Vancouver Whitecaps FC. On August 24, 2021, Campagna was loaned to Canadian Premier League side York United for the remainder of the season. He made his professional debut four days later on August 28, against Forge FC. In 2022, he was loaned to the second team, Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro. On March 15, 2023, he made his debut for the first team in a CONCACAF Champions League match against Honduran club Real España, coming on as a substitute. On May 25, 2023, he scored his first professional goal with Whitecaps 2, scoring against San Jose Earthquakes II. After the 2023 season, Campagna's contract option for the 2024 season would be declined by the Whitecaps, ending his time with the club.
In April 2024, he signed a one-year contract with club options for 2025 and 2026 with Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League. He made his debut on May 3 against Cavalry FC. An early season injury led to him entering a battle to earn minutes, eventually becoming a consistent substitute upon his return, earning him the nickname "The Closer" for the team. After the 2024 season, the club picked up his option for the 2025 season.

## International career

In 2019, Campagna made his debut in the Canadian youth program attending a camp with the Canada U15 team. He was then subsequently named to the roster for the 2019 CONCACAF Boys' Under-15 Championship, where he played in all five of the team's matches, making four starts. In April 2022, Campagna was called up to the Canadian U20 side for two friendlies against Costa Rica. In June 2022, he was named to the roster for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.

## Personal life

Campagna was born in Canada to an Italian father and Canadian mother. He is the younger brother of professional soccer player Cristian Campagna.

## Career statistics

    As of October 5, 2024
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Playoffs | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | Domestic Cup | Continental | Continental | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 2021 | Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 2022 | Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 2023 | Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Total | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| York United FC (loan) | 2021 | Canadian Premier League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 5 | 0 |
| Whitecaps FC 2 (loan) | 2022 | MLS Next Pro | 16 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 16 | 0 |
| Whitecaps FC 2 (loan) | 2023 | MLS Next Pro | 10 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 10 | 1 |
| Whitecaps FC 2 (loan) | Total | Total | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Vancouver FC | 2024 | Canadian Premier League | 11 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 11 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 1 |