October 5, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Toronto FC News Release
Toronto FC announced today the return of former player Sebastian Giovinco to the club as TFC’s new Special Advisor and Club Ambassador.
“We are excited to welcome Seba back to Toronto FC,” said Toronto FC General Manager Jason Hernandez. “After collaborating for some time, we are happy to have formalized this new role and look forward to Seba beginning this new chapter with us. His contributions on and off the field have left an everlasting impact on our club, and we are confident his experience in the game will bring substantial value to our organization as we move forward. His experience internationally and in MLS will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our First Team and promote young talent through our ranks.”
Giovinco, 37, a beloved figure at Toronto FC, will now serve in a Front Office role focusing on player evaluation, development, identification, and recruitment, supporting TFC’s General Manager and Head of Scouting. In addition to his responsibilities in the sporting department, Giovinco will also serve as an Official Club Ambassador. In this role, he will represent the club at various events, matches, and community engagements, continuing to foster a strong connection between the club, the city and the fans.
“I am excited to return to Toronto FC, this time, in a new role to help the team off the field,” said Giovinco. “This club holds so many great memories for me, and I’m proud to be part of this organization again. Toronto has always been home to me and my family.”
The Turin, Italy native enjoyed a distinguished playing career that saw him play in Major League Soccer, Italy, and Saudi Arabia. Giovinco registered 166 goals and 120 assists in 494 appearances across top European competitions, including Serie A, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, AFC Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup. The forward spent three seasons with Al-Hilal SFC of the Saudi Pro League, where he made 83 appearances, scoring 16 goals and registering 19 assists across all competitions. In his three seasons with Al-Hilal, Giovinco won four titles, including two Saudi Pro League (2019/2020) and 2020/2021), the King Cup (2019/2020) and the AFC Champions League (2019).
Prior his time with Al-Hilal, Giovinco spent four seasons with Toronto FC (2015-2018), where he made 142 appearances with 83 goals and 64 assists across all competitions (MLS, MLS Cup Playoffs, Concacaf Champions League, Canadian…
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