PLAYER INFORMATION

Name: Emrick Fotsing
Date of Birth: 27/09/2007 (18)
Nationality: Canadian
Club: Vancouver FC (Canadian Premier League)
Position: Midfielder / Attacking Midfielder
Preferred Foot: Right
International: Canada U18 & U20 youth national teams 🇨🇦
Club Status: Signed on an Exceptional Young Talent contract (through 2027 w/ option)

PLAYER SUMMARY

Emrick Fotsing is an exciting young midfielder emerging in the Canadian Premier League with Vancouver FC, having made a strong impression in his first professional season (2025) with consistent starting appearances and goal contributions. He came through the CF Montréal Academy, captained the U17s, trained with Bologna’s academy, and now plays regularly at senior level, rare for his age. Fotsing has earned international recognition with Canada’s U18 squad and was called up to the U20s, signaling growing trust in his ability at youth international level.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Ball Control & First Touch

• Clean first touch and solid ball control in midfield, allowing him to receive against pressure and pivot to forward play.
• Comfortable when faced with close challenges, uses body shape well to protect the ball.

Passing & Build-Up Play

• Strong short and intermediate passing capability; often helps link defence to attack.
• Shows calmness in build-up phases, able to retain the ball and move it into more dangerous areas without forcing risky possessions.
• Displays vision to pick out progressive passes forward.

Creativity & Offensive Impact

• Demonstrates a good sense for goal and chance creation for a midfielder; scored multiple goals in CPL 2025.
• Gets into scoring positions and times runs from midfield well, adding goal threat beyond the penalty area.

Dribbling & Ball Progression

• Not a high-volume dribbler, but efficient and purposeful when advancing the ball.
• Uses forward drives or quick touches to escape pressure rather than flashy solo runs.

Shooting & Finishing

• Shows ability to score from midfield, including open play situations.
• Ball striking is solid for age and position, giving him a threat from distance and inside the box.

PHYSICAL / ATHLETIC CHARACTERISTICS

Height, Build & Strength

• At around 180 cm with an athletic build, Fotsing has a balanced physical profile.
• Still growing into his frame; expected to add strength over time with professional conditioning.

Mobility & Stamina

• Good mobility to cover ground in transitions and supports both defensive and attacking phases.
• Shows endurance across matches, maintaining involvement through 90 min and earning a regular starting role as the season progressed.

Speed & Agility

• Adequate pace and agility to maneuver in tight midfield spaces and burst forward when needed.

TACTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Positioning & Role

• Primarily deployed as a central or slightly advanced midfielder, with licence to arrive late into attacking phases or link play across lines.
• Shows tactical adaptability, able to play deeper or more advanced depending on team setup.

Game Intelligence & Awareness

• Reads situations well and anticipates where the next phase will develop.
• Chooses passes and movement options intelligently rather than reacting impulsively.

Transition Play (Offense & Defense)

• Works effectively in transition, retrieves loose balls, supports forward movement after possession regain, and counters with intent.
• Participates responsibly in pressing and tracking back, demonstrating team defensive commitment.

Spatial Understanding

• Finds space between opposition lines and positions himself to receive or exploit gaps, valuable in fluid midfield systems.

MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

Composure & Decision-Making

• Calm demeanor on the ball despite youth handles pressure from opponents without panic.
• Decision-making tends toward balance, knowing when to hold, pass, drive, or shoot.

Work Ethic & Competitiveness

• Recognized early for a strong work ethic and high level of engagement on the pitch, contributing both offensively and defensively.
• Coaches and media have highlighted his maturity and football intelligence for his age.

Leadership & Maturity

• Former youth captain at CF Montréal his progression and international call-ups reflect a mature mindset and leadership traits beyond his years.

STRENGTHS

• Creative midfielder with goal-threat capability — contributes goals from open play.
• Smart ball progression — forward passing and transition instincts are advanced.
• Technical composure — calm on the ball, confident in possession, able to retain and combine under pressure.
• Athleticism & stamina — can sustain repeated efforts and high involvement across matches.
• Football intelligence & maturity — tactical awareness and decision-making impress at young age.
• International recognition — selection to Canada’s U18 and U20 teams supports his rising profile.

WEAKNESSES

• Physical strength still developing — may be challenged by more physical opponents at higher levels.
• Consistency under high risk pressure — decision-making in very tight high-tempo phases may still need refinement.
• End product metrics (assists/creation) — while impactful, creative output statistics are modest in CPL; could improve with tactical role refinement.
• Exposure level — Canadian Premier League is competitive but a step below top professional environments; adaptation to top European or MLS style would be the next test.