Cédric Toussaint


Cédric Toussaint is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Japan Football League club Iwate Grulla Morioka. Born in Canada, he represents the Haiti national team.

Early life

Toussaint grew up in Drummondville, Quebec. He began playing soccer at age four with AS Pointe-aux-Trembles. Afterwards, he played for CS Rivière-des-Prairies, CS Panellinios, and CS Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. In 2013, he moved to the Montreal Impact Academy, where he spent eight years until signing a professional contract in 2020. In 2020, he played with the revived Montreal Impact U23.

Club career

In November 2020, Toussaint signed his first professional contract with Canadian Premier League side York United, a two-year deal with multiple club options. In November 2021, Toussaint signed an extension with York United until 2024. During the 2022 season, he received two red cards, both against Atlético Ottawa. During his time with York, he made 43 appearances, across all competitions.
In August 2022, Toussaint transferred to fellow CPL club Pacific FC mid-season on a permanent deal, in exchange for York receiving Matthew Baldisimo on loan. He made his debut for Pacific against the HFX Wanderers on August 20. In November 2022, Pacific confirmed his return for the 2023 season.
In March 2025, Toussaint signed with Iwate Grulla Morioka of the Japan Football League, signing a one-year contract.

International career

Canada

In 2016, he attended a camp with the Canada U15 team. In 2020, he was invited to train with the Canada U23 team ahead of the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship, but the tournament was postponed until 2021.

Haiti

In March 2024, Toussaint accepted a call-up from Haiti ahead of an international friendly against French Guiana. He made his debut in the match as a substitute.

Personal life

Toussaint is the son of Haitian-Canadian coach and former footballer Jean-Robert Toussaint.