Gabe Gala facts for kids
Gala in 2010
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gala Gabriel Gala | ||
| Date of birth | June 29, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Yola, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Brampton East | |||
| 2005–2006 | North Mississauga SC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007–2010 | Toronto FC | 17 | (0) |
| 2011 | Mississauga Eagles | ||
| 2014 | North York Astros | ||
| 2015 | Scarborough SC | ||
| 2016 | North Mississauga SC | 10 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2006–2009 | Canada U20 | 9 | (0) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Gala Gabriel Gala (born on June 29, 1989) is a Canadian soccer player. He is known for playing as a midfielder. Gala has played for several clubs, including Toronto FC and various teams in the Canadian Soccer League.
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Gabe Gala's Soccer Journey
Gabe Gala's soccer career began when he was very young. He moved from his home country of Nigeria to Brampton, Ontario, Canada, as a child.
Early Soccer Days
When he was growing up, Gabe played soccer for local clubs. He played for Brampton East SC and later for North Mississauga SC. He also played for his high school team at C. W. Jefferys. These early experiences helped him develop his skills.
Playing Professionally
In 2007, Gabe Gala joined Toronto FC as a development player. This meant he was training with the main team. He played a lot in the MLS Reserve Division, which is like a league for younger players.
Debut and First Goal
Gabe made his first professional appearance on June 2, 2007. He came into the game as a substitute against the Colorado Rapids. A big moment for him was scoring his first goal for Toronto FC. This happened in a friendly match against the famous Spanish team Real Madrid on August 7, 2009.
Moving On
After playing 15 games for Toronto FC in the 2010 season, he left the club. During this time, he also studied at the University of Toronto. He played soccer for their university team, the Varsity Blues.
New Teams and Leagues
In 2011, Gabe signed with a new team called Mississauga Eagles FC. They were part of the Canadian Soccer League. After a break from soccer for two years, he returned in 2014. He joined the North York Astros and helped them reach the playoffs.
Later, he played for Scarborough SC. In 2016, he joined League1 Ontario club North Mississauga SC.
Representing Canada
Gabe Gala also played for Canada's national youth teams. He made his first appearance for the Canada U-20 team on May 19, 2006, in a game against Brazil. He also started a game against the United States on July 9, 2006.
He was part of the Canadian team that played in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. This is a big international tournament for players under 20 years old.
Achievements
Gabe Gala has won one major title in his career:
- Canadian Championship (1): 2010 (with Toronto FC)
