Félix Brillant facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Félix Brillant Jr. | ||
| Date of birth | September 9, 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Brossard, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2002 | AS Cannes | ||
| 2002–2003 | Franklin Pierce Ravens | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002–2003 | Cape Cod Crusaders | 20 | (1) |
| 2004 | New England Revolution | 19 | (1) |
| 2005–2006 | Virginia Beach Mariners | 33 | (2) |
| 2007 | Sparta Sarpsborg | 21 | (11) |
| 2008–2009 | Montreal Impact | 21 | (2) |
| 2009 | Trois-Rivières Attak | 4 | (0) |
| 2010 | Lasalle-Lakeshore United | ||
| International career | |||
| 1997–1999 | Canada U-17 | 6 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2019- | Antoine de Saint Exupéry Mustangs (Assistant Coach) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 November 2009 | |||
Félix Brillant is a Canadian soccer player. He was born on September 9, 1980, in Brossard, Quebec. Félix played as a midfielder for many teams. After his playing days, he became a soccer coach.
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Playing Career
Youth and College Years
Félix Brillant started playing soccer at a young age. He joined the youth team of AS Cannes in France. This was a big step for a young player.
In 2002, he came back to North America. He played college soccer for Franklin Pierce College. He was a great player there. He was even named All-New England Region four times.
While in college, he also played for the Cape Cod Crusaders. This team was part of the USL Premier Development League. Félix helped them win two championships in a row in 2002 and 2003.
Professional Teams
In 2004, Félix was chosen by the New England Revolution. This team plays in MLS, which is a top league in North America. He scored one goal for them that year.
After leaving the Revolution, Félix played for the Virginia Beach Mariners. He was with them in 2005 and 2006. Then, in 2007, he moved to Norway. He played as a midfielder for Sparta Sarpsborg. This team was in the Adeccoligaen, a professional league in Norway.
Montreal Impact Success
On July 30, 2008, Félix signed with the Montreal Impact. They were part of the United Soccer League. He helped the team improve their standing in the league. In 11 games, he scored five points in one match. This was a big win against the Atlanta Silverbacks.
Félix also played in six games of the CONCACAF Champions League. This is a major tournament for teams from North and Central America.
In December 2008, the Montreal Impact signed Félix again. He helped the team reach the playoffs in 2009. They made it all the way to the finals. The final match was special because it was between two Canadian teams: Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps.
Félix helped the Impact win the championship! They won the series 6–3. This was the Impact's third USL Championship. It was also Félix's first USL Championship win. After this big win, he left the Impact. He then joined the Trois-Rivières Attak, which was a reserve team.
Playing for Canada
Félix also played for his country. He was part of the Canadian national U-17 team. This was in the late 1990s. He was even a substitute player for a FIFA World Cup Qualifier game. This was against Guatemala in 2004.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Félix started coaching. In 2020, he became an assistant coach. He worked with the Montreal Impact U-17 team. This shows he continued to be involved in soccer.
He was re-signed for the 2022 season. He also became a senior educator for the club's scouting and development center. This means he helps find new talent and teaches young players.
Achievements
Cape Cod Crusaders
- USL Premier Development League Champions (1): 2003
