Maycoll Cañizalez


Maycoll Cañizalez-Smith is a Canadian former professional soccer player who played as an attacking midfielder.

Club career

Cañizalez was born in Quezaltepeque, El Salvador and raised in Toronto, Ontario.
He played in Germany for Werder Bremen and Hannover 96 reserve sides before signing with Toronto FC in April 2007. Cañizalez became the first Canadian to score a league goal at BMO Field, getting off the mark against Columbus Crew on 22 September 2007. Toronto waived him at the end of the 2007 season.
Following his time in Toronto, Cañizales returned to Germany, having successful seasons earning playing time at Bonner SC, Fortuna Köln, SV Roßbach/Verscheid and VfB Oldenburg.

International career

Cañizalez played at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship in Argentina, alongside Atiba Hutchinson and Mike Klukowski among others.
He made his senior debut for Canada in a January 2003 friendly match against the United States. He earned a total of five caps, scoring one goal. His final international was a July 2003 Gold Cup match against Cuba.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
112 February 2003June 11 Stadium, Tripoli, Libya4–24–2Friendly match