Rocco Romeo


Antonio Rocco Romeo is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Toronto FC.

Career

Born in Toronto, Ontario, Romeo was part of the Toronto FC youth system. He played 17 games for Toronto FC III in League1 Ontario during the 2016 season and 15 games during the 2017 season, scoring once against Toronto Skillz. On September 4, 2016, Romeo made his debut for Toronto FC II, the reserve team of Toronto FC, in the United Soccer League against Charlotte Independence. He came on as a 62nd minute substitute for Clément Simonin as Toronto FC II lost 5–1. On September 15, 2017, Romeo signed his first professional contract, joining Toronto FC II on a permanent basis.
On January 31, 2019, Danish 1st Division club HB Køge announced that they had signed Romeo on a loan deal until June 30.
On January 21, 2020, Romeo signed a first-team MLS deal with Toronto FC.

International

Romeo has represented Canada at the 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship. On October 24, 2018, he was named to the Canadian U20 squad for the 2018 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. Romeo was named to the Canadian U-23 provisional roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship on February 26, 2020.

Honours

;Toronto FC III