Gabriel Mikina

Gabriel Mikina
Personal information
Full name Gabriel Noah Mikina
Date of birth (2001-05-05) May 5, 2001
Place of birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Positions
Team information
Current team
 Toronto FC II
Number 89
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022 Niagara Purple Eagles 42 (12)
2023 Syracuse Orange 21 (5)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 North Toronto Nitros 31 (8)
2024–2025 St. Louis City 2 52 (4)
2026 SC Toulon 4 (0)
2026– Toronto FC II 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of August 14, 2026

Gabriel Noah Mikina (born May 5, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro.

College career

In 2020, Mikina began attending Niagara University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[1][2] On March 28, 2021, he scored his first collegiate goal in a victory over the Canisius Golden Griffins.[3] In 2021, he was named to the MAAC All-Academic Team.[4] After playing as a midfielder in his first to seasons, he transitioned to centre-back for the 2022 season.[5] In his junior season in 2022, he was twice named the MAAC Offensive Player of the Week in October,[6][7] and was once again named to the All-Academic Team.[8]

In 2023, he transferred to Syracuse University to play for the men's soccer team for his senior season.[9][10] At the end of the season, he was named to the All-ACC Academic Team, Academic All-District Team, and the Academic All-America Third Team.[11][12][13]

Club career

From 2021 to 2023, Mikina played with the North Toronto Nitros in League1 Ontario.[14][15] At North Toronto, he transitioned from a midfielder to a centre-back.[16]

In February 2024, Mikina signed a professional contract with St. Louis City 2 in MLS Next Pro.[17][18] At the end of the 2025 season, he was named to the MLS Next Pro Best XI.[19]

In February 2026, Mikina signed with French fourth tier side Toulon.[20]

In August 2026, he signed with Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro.[21] He made his debut on August 14, against Chattanooga FC.[22]

Career statistics

As of June 16, 2024[23]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Continental Total
Division AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
North Toronto Nitros 2021[24] League1 Ontario 20———20
2022[25] 16400——164
2023[26] 134———134
Total 318000000318
St. Louis City 2 2024 MLS Next Pro 90———90
Career total 408000000408

References

  1. ↑ "Boyle Adds Standout Trio To Incoming Class". Niagara Purple Eagles. June 23, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Gabriel Mikina Niagara profile". Niagara Purple Eagles.
  3. ↑ "Dominant Niagara Topples Canisius". Niagara Purple Eagles. March 28, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Dallmann Named To All-MAAC First Team, NU Lands Program Record 17 On All-Academic Team". Niagara Purple Eagles. November 8, 2021.
  5. ↑ Wolf, Zak (November 6, 2023). "Gabriel Mikina's versatility transformed Syracuse's midfield". The Daily Orange.
  6. ↑ "Mikina Named MAAC Offensive Player of the Week". Niagara Purple Eagles. October 3, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Mikina Earns MAAC Offensive Player of the Week Honors". Niagara Purple Eagles. October 17, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Hasse & Almeida Earn Postseason Honors". Niagara Purple Eagles. November 7, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Men's Soccer Welcomes 10 to 2023 Roster". Syracuse Orange. August 7, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Gabriel Mikina Syracuse profile". Syracuse Orange.
  11. ↑ "Edwards, Mikina Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors". Syracuse Orange. November 21, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Mikina Earns CSC All-America Honors". Syracuse Orange. December 19, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Mikina Signs Contract with St. Louis CITY2". Syracuse Orange. February 2, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Gabriel Mikina discusses his NT best bits, college soccer, and professional aspirations". North Toronto Nitros. September 15, 2023.
  15. ↑ Andrews, Cooper (September 12, 2023). "Gabriel Mikina, Emmanuel Obiefuna's relationship transcends the soccer field". The Daily Orange.
  16. ↑ "Gabriel Mikina discusses his NT best bits, college soccer, and professional aspirations". North Toronto Nitros. September 15, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Mikina Signs Contract with St. Louis CITY2". Niagara Purple Eagles. February 2, 2024.
  18. ↑ "St Louis CITY2 Adds Six New Players Ahead of 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Season". St. Louis City SC. February 2, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Gabriel Mikina and Mykhi Joyner Named to MLS NEXT Pro Best XI". St. Louis City SC. October 16, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Mikina – Zouaoui – Guyot". SC Toulon (in French). February 4, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Toronto FC II sign Canadian defender Gabriel Mikina". Toronto FC. August 13, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Match Recap: Toronto FC II 1 - 2 Chattanooga FC". Toronto FC. August 14, 2026.
  23. ↑ Gabriel Mikina at Soccerway
  24. ↑ "Gabriel Mikina 2021 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  25. ↑ "Gabriel Mikina 2022 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  26. ↑ "Gabriel Mikina 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
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