Joven Mann
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 28, 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Surrey, British Columbia, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | HFX Wanderers FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Surrey United SC | |||
| 2021–2023 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | UBC Thunderbirds | 21 | (6) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Whitecaps FC Academy | 21 | (3) |
| 2022–2023 | → Whitecaps FC 2 | 0 | (0) |
| 2024 | Burnaby FC | 9 | (1) |
| 2025 | HFX Wanderers FC | 0 | (0) |
| 2026– | Burnaby FC | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of May 3, 2026 | |||
Joven Mann (born September 28, 2004) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Burnaby FC in the British Columbia Premier League.
Early life
Mann played youth soccer with Surrey United SC, before joining the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy in 2021.[1]
University career
In 2024, Mann began attending the University of British Columbia, where he played for the men's soccer team.[2] On September 14, 2024, he scored his first goal in a victory over the Alberta Golden Bears.[3] He helped UBC win the 2024 U Sports Men's Soccer Championship, being named Tournament MVP and named to the All-Tournament team, also earning Canada West Player of the Week honours.[4][5] In addition, he was named to the Canada West All-Rookie Team.[6]
Club career
In 2022, Mann began playing with the Whitecaps FC Academy in League1 British Columbia.[7] He also was called up to the Whitecaps FC 2 team in MLS Next Pro for some matches, but did not make any appearances.
In 2024, he played with Burnaby FC in League1 British Columbia.[8]
At the 2025 CPL-U Sports Draft, Mann was selected in the second round (11th overall) by HFX Wanderers FC.[9][10] In March 2025, he signed a U Sports contract with the club, allowing him to maintain his university eligibility.[11] He made his debut for the club on May 7 in a 2025 Canadian Championship match against Forge FC.[12] In August 2025, he departed the club to return to university, as per the terms of his U Sports contract, with the club retaining his rights for the 2026 season.[12]
Career statistics
- As of August 4, 2025[13]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Whitecaps FC Academy | 2022 | League1 British Columbia | 9 | 2 | – | – | – | 9 | 2 | |||
| 2023[14] | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 14 | 2 | ||||
| Total | 21 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 4 | ||
| Whitecaps FC 2 | 2022 | MLS Next Pro | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Burnaby FC | 2024[8] | League1 British Columbia | 9 | 1 | – | – | – | 9 | 1 | |||
| HFX Wanderers FC | 2025 | Canadian Premier League | 0 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 30 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 5 | ||
References
- ↑ "Joven Mann Whitecaps profile". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- ↑ "Joven Mann UBC profile". UBC Thunderbirds.
- ↑ McColl, Michael (September 14, 2024). "'Birds score twice in each half to remain undefeated, hand Alberta first loss". UBC Thunderbirds.
- ↑ Sargeant, Jeff (November 10, 2024). "Thunderbirds claim first U SPORTS Men's Soccer Championship in 11 years with late goal over Montreal". UBC Thunderbirds.
- ↑ "CW Announces BioSteel Players of the Week". Canada West Universities Athletic Association. November 12, 2024.
- ↑ Sargeant, Jeff (December 5, 2024). "Henri Godbout, Joven Mann selected in 2025 CPL-U SPORTS Draft". UBC Thunderbirds.
- ↑ "Whitecaps FC announce rosters for League1 BC". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. May 17, 2022.
- 1 2 "Joven Mann 2024 L1BC Stats". League1 British Columbia.
- ↑ "Wanderers select Matthew Paiva and Joven Mann in CPL – U SPORTS Draft Presented by Degree". HFX Wanderers FC. December 5, 2024.
- ↑ McColl, Michael (January 13, 2025). "Episode 651 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Aarhus, In The Middle of BC – Jesper Sorensen is new Whitecaps coach, Colin Elmes and Joven Mann interviews)". Away from the Numbers.
- ↑ "Wanderers sign Canadian forward Joven Mann to CPL – U SPORTS Contract". HFX Wanderers FC. March 20, 2025.
- 1 2 "Halifax Wanderers Roster Update: Aug. 15 - Canadian Premier League". HFX Wanderers FC. August 15, 2025.
- ↑ Joven Mann at Soccerway
- ↑ "Joven Mann 2023 L1BC Stats". League1 British Columbia.
External links
- Joven Mann at Soccerway