David Norman Jr.
{{short description|Canadian professional soccer player (born 1998)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2023}}
{{Infobox football biography
|name = David Norman Jr.
|image =
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|caption =
|fullname = David Daniel Norman
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|5|31}}
|birth_place = New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
|height = 1.88 m
|position = Defender
|currentclub = Vancouver FC
|clubnumber = 13
|youthyears1 =
|youthclubs1 = Coquitlam Metro-Ford
|youthyears2 = 2011–2012
|youthclubs2 = Vancouver Whitecaps FC
|youthyears3 = 2012–2013
|youthclubs3 = Mainz 05
|youthyears4 = 2013–2016
|youthclubs4 = Vancouver Whitecaps FC
|collegeyears1 = 2016
|college1 = Oregon State Beavers
|collegecaps1 = 17
|collegegoals1 = 2
|years1 = 2017
|clubs1 = Whitecaps FC 2
|caps1 = 26
|goals1 = 1
|years2 = 2017
|clubs2 = → Vancouver Whitecaps FC (loan)
|caps2 = 0
|goals2 = 0
|years3 = 2018–2019
|clubs3 = Vancouver Whitecaps FC
|caps3 = 0
|goals3 = 0
|years4 = 2018
|clubs4 = → Queen of the South (loan)
|caps4 = 10
|goals4 = 0
|years5 = 2019
|clubs5 = → Pacific FC (loan)
|caps5 = 8
|goals5 = 0
|years6 = 2020
|clubs6 = Inter Miami
|caps6 = 0
|goals6 = 0
|years7 = 2021–2022
|clubs7 = Cavalry FC
|caps7 = 42
|goals7 = 1
|years8 = 2023
|clubs8 = Northampton Town
|caps8 = 6
|goals8 = 1
|years9 = 2023
|clubs9 = St Patrick's Athletic
|caps9 = 8
|goals9 = 0
|years10 = 2024–
|clubs10 = Vancouver FC
|caps10 = 17
|goals10 = 1
|nationalteam1 = Canada U21
|nationalyears1 = 2018
|nationalcaps1 = 4
|nationalgoals1 = 0
|nationalteam2 = Canada U23
|nationalyears2 = 2021
|nationalcaps2 = 4
|nationalgoals2 = 0
|medaltemplates =
|club-update = October 19, 2024
|nationalteam-update = August 3, 2023
}}
David Daniel Norman Jr. (born May 31, 1998) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.
Club career
= Whitecaps FC 2 =
Norman played one year of college soccer at Oregon State University in 2016, before signing his first professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 on January 19, 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.whitecapsfc.com/wfc2/post/2017/01/19/whitecaps-fc-sign-david-norman-jr-professional-contract-wfc2|title=Whitecaps FC sign David Norman Jr. to professional contract with WFC2|date=January 19, 2017|publisher=|access-date=December 2, 2017}} In May 2017, Norman was named to the Whitecaps roster for the 2017 Canadian Championship on a short-term contract.{{cite web|url=https://www.whitecapsfc.com/post/2017/05/22/roster-canadian-championship-semifinal|title=Whitecaps FC name 23-man roster for Tuesday's Canadian Championship semifinal|website=Vancouver Whitecaps FC|date=May 23, 2017}} Norman would be named the player of the year for Whitecaps FC 2 upon conclusion of the 2017 season.{{cite tweet|user=wfc2|number=920419702530174977|title=Congrats to @DavidNormanJr, who was named #WFC2's Player of the Year!|date=October 17, 2017}} Norman would spend one season with Whitecaps FC 2 before the club ceased operations after the 2017 season.{{cite web|url=http://aftn.ca/california-dreaming-goodbye-wfc2-hello-new-beginnings-the-ins-and-outs-of-the-whitecapsfresno-partnership/|title=California Dreaming: Goodbye WFC2, hello new beginnings – the ins and outs of the Whitecaps/Fresno partnership|website=AFTN Canada|author=Michael McColl|date=October 14, 2017}}
=Vancouver Whitecaps FC=
In December 2017, Norman signed an MLS contract with Vancouver Whitecaps FC for the 2018 season, with options for the 2019, 2020 and 2021 seasons.{{cite web|url=https://www.whitecapsfc.com/post/2017/12/01/whitecaps-fc-sign-residency-product-david-norman-jr-mls-contract|title=Whitecaps FC sign Residency product David Norman Jr. to MLS contract|website=Vancouver Whitecaps FC|date=December 1, 2017}}
==Loan to Queen of the South==
In September 2018, Norman was loaned to Scottish Championship club Queen of the South. On October 20, 2018, Norman had his first league start for the Doonhamers at East End Park versus Dunfermline Athletic in a 1–0 win.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45847754|title=Dunfermline Athletic 0-1 Queen of the South: Late Todd goal snatches win for Queens|date=October 20, 2018|website=BBC Sport|access-date=November 9, 2018|author=Heather Dewar}} In total he played 12 first team QoS games in his loan spell comprising 1 Challenge Cup game, 10 league games and 1 Scottish Cup game.{{Cite web|url=http://www.qosfc.com/players|title=QosFC: Squad - Season 20/21|website=www.qosfc.com|accessdate=December 8, 2020}} Norman departed after the league match at Palmerston versus Dunfermline on December 22, 2018.{{cite web|url=http://www.qosfc.com/news-4237|title=QosFC: Thank you David|website=www.qosfc.com|access-date=December 15, 2018}}
==Loan to Pacific FC==
On September 3, 2019, Norman was loaned to Canadian Premier League side Pacific FC until the end of the season.{{cite web |title=Pacific FC Add Midfielder David Norman Jr. |url=https://pacificfc.canpl.ca/article/pacific-fc-add-midfielder-david-norman-jr |publisher=Pacific FC |access-date=September 3, 2019 |date=September 3, 2019 |archive-date=September 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903161307/https://pacificfc.canpl.ca/article/pacific-fc-add-midfielder-david-norman-jr |url-status=dead }} He made his debut as a starter the following day in a 1–1 draw against Forge FC.{{cite web |title=D. Norman |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/david-norman/477163/ |publisher=Soccerway |access-date=September 5, 2019}}
=Inter Miami=
On September 3, 2019, after only one appearance for the Whitecaps, Norman was traded to expansion side Inter Miami in exchange for a conditional pick in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft, effective January 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.whitecapsfc.com/post/2019/09/03/norman-loaned-out-pacific-fc-remainder-2019-prior-joining-inter-miami-cf|title=Norman loaned out to Pacific FC for remainder of 2019 prior to joining Inter Miami CF|website=Vancouver Whitecaps|date=September 3, 2019}}
Miami opted to decline his contract option following the 2020 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.intermiamicf.com/en/post/2020/12/03/inter-miami-cf-announces-roster-decisions-following-inaugural-season|title=Inter Miami CF Announces Roster Decisions Following Inaugural Season | Inter Miami CF|accessdate=December 8, 2020}}
=Cavalry FC=
On March 2, 2021, Norman returned to Canada, signing a multi-year deal with Canadian Premier League side Cavalry FC.{{cite web |title=Cavalry FC signs David Norman Jr. to multi-year deal |url=https://canpl.ca/article/cavalry-fc-signs-david-norman-jr-to-multi-year-deal |publisher=Canadian Premier League |access-date=March 2, 2021 |date=March 2, 2021}} In January 2022, it was announced Norman would return for the 2022 season.{{cite web|url=https://cavalryfc.canpl.ca/article/cavalry-fc-secures-key-core-pieces-for-2022-canadian-premier-league-season|title=Cavalry FC Secures Key Core Pieces for 2022 Canadian Premier League Season|website=Cavalry FC|date=January 21, 2022}} Cavalry would announce that Norman would leave the club upon completion of the 2022 season.{{cite web|url=https://cavalryfc.canpl.ca/article/cavalry-fc-announces-the-departure-of-eight-players|title=Cavalry FC Announces the Departure of Eight Players|website=Cavalry FC|date=November 8, 2022}}
=Northampton Town=
On March 25, 2023, Norman signed for League Two club Northampton Town on a contract until the end of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2023/march/david_norman/|title=David Norman Signs For Northampton Town|website=Northampton Town|date=March 25, 2023}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65076577|title=Northampton sign Canadian defender Norman|work=BBC Sport }} At the end of the season it was announced that Norman would be leaving the club.{{cite web|url=https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2023/may/retained_list/|title=Northampton Town Retained List|website=Northampton Town|date=May 11, 2023}}
=St Patrick's Athletic=
On July 1, 2023, Norman signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club St Patrick's Athletic.{{Cite web|url=https://www.extratime.com/articles/31085/the-saints-add-canadian-david-norman-jr-and-matt-boylan-as-transfer-window-opens/|title=The Saints add Canadian David Norman Jr and Matt Boylan as transfer window opens|first=Luke|last=Jordan|website=extratime.com}} He made his debut for the club on July 7, 2023, in a 1–1 draw against Cork City at Richmond Park.{{Cite web|url=https://www.extratime.com/articles/31180/league-report-st-patricks-athletic-1---1-cork-city/|title=League Report: St. Patrick's Athletic 1 - 1 Cork City|first=Luke|last=Jordan|website=extratime.com}} On July 12, 2023, Norman made his first appearance in European competition in a 2–1 loss against F91 Dudelange in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League at the Stade Jos Nosbaum.{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/mark-doyles-late-strike-keeps-struggling-saints-alive-in-conference-qualifier/a951283461.html|title=Mark Doyle's late strike keeps struggling Saints alive in Conference qualifier|date=13 July 2023|website=Independent.ie}} On November 12, 2023, Norman was part of the starting XI in the 2023 FAI Cup Final, in a 3–1 win over Bohemians in front of a record breaking FAI Cup Final crowd of 43,881 at the Aviva Stadium.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1113/1416182-cup-final-goes-global-as-canadian-norman-savours-glory/|title=Cup final goes global as Canadian Norman savours glory|date=November 13, 2023|via=www.rte.ie}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1112/1416080-fai-cup-final-bohemians-v-st-pats-updates/|title=FAI Cup final recap: Bohemians 1-3 St Pat's|first=James|last=Fenton|date=12 November 2023|via=www.rte.ie}}
=Vancouver FC=
On January 31, 2024, Norman signed with Canadian Premier League side Vancouver FC.{{cite web|url=https://vancouverfc.canpl.ca/article/david-norman-jr-comes-home-to-vancouver-fc-after-silverware-promotion-experiences-abroad|title=David Norman comes home to Vancouver FC after silverware, promotion experiences abroad
|website=Vancouver FC|date=January 31, 2024}}
International career
In May 2018, Norman Jr. was named to Canada's under-21 squad for the 2018 Toulon Tournament.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/05/19/canada-national-team-roster-prestigious-toulon-tournament-released|title=Canada national team roster for prestigious Toulon Tournament released|author=Alicia Rodriguez|website=Major League Soccer|date=May 19, 2018}} He was named to the Canadian U-23 provisional roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship on February 26, 2020,{{cite web |title=Canada Soccer announces Provisional List for Concacaf Men's Olympic Qualifying |url=https://www.canadasoccer.com/canada-soccer-announces-provisional-list-for-concacaf-men-s-olympic-qualifying-p162594-preview-1 |publisher=Canada Soccer |access-date=February 26, 2020 |date=February 26, 2020 |archive-date=March 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200309191149/https://www.canadasoccer.com/canada-soccer-announces-provisional-list-for-concacaf-men-s-olympic-qualifying-p162594-preview-1 |url-status=dead }} and was named to the final squad on March 10, 2021.{{cite web|url=https://canadasoccer.com/news/canada-soccer-announces-squad-for-concacaf-mens-olympic-qualifying/|title=CANADA SOCCER ANNOUNCES SQUAD FOR CONCACAF MEN'S OLYMPIC QUALIFYING|date=March 10, 2021}}
Personal life
Norman Jr. is the son of Scottish-born former Canada national team player David Norman.{{cite web|url=https://vancouversun.com/sports/soccer/mls/vancouver-whitecaps/coquitlams-david-norman-jr-signs-first-pro-deal-with-whitecaps-fc-2|title=Coquitlam's David Norman Jr. signs first pro deal with Whitecaps FC 2|date=January 31, 2017|publisher=|access-date=December 2, 2017}} Norman Jr. holds citizenship in both Canada and the United Kingdom.{{cite web|url=https://www.whitecapsfc.com/youth/eliteteams/residency/david-norman|title=David Norman|date=August 8, 2012|publisher=|access-date=December 2, 2017}}
Career statistics
{{updated|match played October 19, 2024}}{{soccerway|david-norman/477163}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | ||||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National Cup !colspan="2"|League Cup !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Whitecaps FC 2
|2017 |26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 0 | 0 | 26 | 1 | ||
| rowspan="3"|Vancouver Whitecaps
|2018 |rowspan="2"|Major League Soccer |0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2019
|0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Queen of the South (loan)
|10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| Pacific FC (loan)
|2019 |8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
| Inter Miami
|2020 |Major League Soccer |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| rowspan="3"|Cavalry FC
|2021 |rowspan="2"|Canadian Premier League |23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 1 | 0 | 26 | 1 | ||
| 2022
|19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!42 | 1 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 3 | 0 | 47 | 1 | ||
| Northampton Town
|6 | 1 | colspan="2"|– | colspan="2"|– | colspan="2"|– | 6 | 1 | ||||
| St Patrick's Athletic
|2023 |8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 2{{efn|Appearances in the UEFA Europa Conference League}} | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||
| Vancouver FC
|2024 |17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | colspan="2"|– | 18 | 1 | |||
| colspan="3"|Career total
!117 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 131 | 4 |
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Honours
Northampton Town
- League Two Third Place (Promotion): 2022–23{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65445792|title=Northampton seal promotion with win over Tranmere|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}
St Patrick's Athletic
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://www.whitecapsfc.com/players/david-norman-jr David Norman Jr.] at Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- {{Canada Soccer|3577|David Norman}}
- {{USL player|david-norman|David Norman}}
- {{Soccerway|david-norman/477163|David Norman}}
- {{Soccerbase|102940|David Norman}}
{{Vancouver FC squad}}
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