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(s) | 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) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of August 4, 2024 | |||
Joven Mann (born September 28, 2004) is a Canadian soccer player.
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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b "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.