Sami Keshavarz
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | August 18, 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Saanich, British Columbia, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Pacific FC | ||
| Number | 34 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Saanich Fusion FC | |||
| Vancouver Island Wave | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Pacific FC | 32 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 23, 2025 | |||
Sami Keshavarz, previously known as Sami Marvasti, (born August 18, 2006) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Pacific FC in the Canadian Premier League.
Early life
Keshavarz played youth soccer with Saanich Fusion FC, before later joining the Vancouver Island Wave.[1][2] In late 2023, he and some of his teammates from the VI Wave were invited to train with the Canadian women's national team to help in their preparation ahead of a friendly against Australia.[3]
Club career
In April 2023, he signed a developmental contract with Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League.[4] In April 2024, he signed another developmental contract with the club.[5][6] He made his professional debut on June 1, 2024 against Cavalry FC in a substitute appearance, and made his first professional start on September 7, 2024 against the HFX Wanderers.[7] In December 2024, he signed a professional contract through 2026 with an option for 2027 with the club.[8][9] He scored his first professional goal on October 5, 2025, in a 3-3 draw against Cavalry FC.[10]
Personal life
Keshavarz's older brother Takin plays soccer for the University of Victoria Vikes and the two faced off against each other in an exhibition match while Keshavarz played with professional side Pacific FC.[11]
Career statistics
- As of October 23, 2025[12]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Pacific FC | 2023 | Canadian Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 8 | 0 | |||
| 2024 | 24 | 1 | – | 1 | 0 | – | 25 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | ||
References
- ^ "Pacific FC extend Gazdov, sign three other young Canadian players". Canadian Premier League. April 12, 2023.
- ^ Longo, Jack (April 12, 2024). "PFC shows faith in youth development with signing of four young Canadian players". Pacific FC.
- ^ Tierney, Mitchell (December 4, 2023). "'They were in awe': How Pacific FC development players helped CanWNT prepare for Australia friendly". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ Moreton, Bailey (April 14, 2023). "Pacific FC signs two Island boys to roster". Saanich News.
- ^ "Pacific FC signs local product Sami Keshavarz: Midfielder from Wave Program joins PFC on second development contract". Pacific FC. April 3, 2024.
- ^ Jacques, John (April 3, 2024). "Pacific Adds 17-Year-Old Sami Keshavarz To Development Deal". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Rumsby, Mack (September 12, 2024). "Sami Keshavarz makes first professional start for Tridents two weeks after 18th birthday". Pacific FC.
- ^ "Pacific FC sign local midfielder Sami Keshavarz to Professional Contract". Pacific FC. December 17, 2024.
- ^ Jacques, John (December 17, 2024). "Pathway To Pro: Keshavarz Signs With Pacific". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (October 6, 2025). "Late Klomp goal rescues point for Cavalry in thrilling 3-3 draw vs. Pacific - Match Analysis". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ O'Grady, Kelley (February 27, 2025). "Pacific FC match pits brother vs brother". Victoria Vikes.
- ^ Sami Keshavarz at Soccerway
External links
- Sami Keshavarz at Soccerway