Emil Gazdov

A native of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Gazdov is a product of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC academy.

In 2020, he joined Canadian Premier League (CPL) club Pacific FC, where he signed his first professional contract. He then spent two seasons on loan with German club FC Nürnberg, where he played with the U19 team.

Gazdov returned to Pacific FC in 2022, playing his first professional match on July 30, 2022 in a 2-1 victory over Valour FC.

In 2024, Gazdov led the CPL with nine clean sheets. He won the Goalkeeper of the Year award and was a finalist for Canadian U21 Player of the Year trophy.

Honours:

Canadian Premier League Goalkeeper of the Year 2024