Goal efficiency
How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
Universitatea Alba Iulia · Cupa României · Defender · #0 · Romania · 25 yrs
Ș. Cană plays as a defender for Universitatea Alba Iulia. Ș. Cană is a represents Romania, 25 years old, defender, currently at Universitatea Alba Iulia. Ș. Cană was born in Pașcani, Romania on 2000-08-07. Ș. Cană's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Cupa României, Liga III - Play-offs, UEFA Europa League, Liga II, and other leagues. Ș. Cană's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Ș. Cană season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | Free Transfer |  CS Afumati |  Tomori Berat BER |
| 2025-01-01 | Free Transfer | CS Afumati |  Universitatea Alba Iulia |
| 2024-07-01 | Free |  Alexandria | CS Afumati |
Season intelligence
Profile as Defender: high usage. Archetype: Box-to-box engine.
Scaled 0–99 from season output — map to fantasy, comparisons, or scouting cards.
Per-90 rates, efficiency ratios, and Sportra indices from season totals.
How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
Playmaking output: assists, key passes, and custom chance-creation signals.
Minutes, availability, and how central they were to the team.
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Canada were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after falling 3-0 to Morocco, and coach Jesse Marsch explained why he decided not to use Alphonso Davies. Canada’s historic World Cup run came to an end with a 3-0 loss to Morocco in the Round of 16 at Houston Stadium, and head coach Jesse Marsch addressed why star fullback Alphonso Davies didn’t feature in the loss. Speaking after the match in his press conference, Marsch explained that a minor scare in the days leading up to the game led the coaching staff to hold Davies back entirely rather than risk his recovery from the hamstring injury that had already cost him the group stage. “He had a hamstring injury that he was recovering from. He was on a very linear path up until two days ago, and then he felt a little something. It turned out that it wasn’t anything significant, but he didn’t feel right, and we didn’t want to stress it,” Marsch said. “But other than that, the progression and the routine that we put him through in his return to play was really good and really disciplined”. Despite not being able to count on Davies for most of the tournament, Canada put together a historic campaign, reaching the knockout stage for the first time in the nation’s history. Jesse Marsch says that Alphonso Davies was on a "linear path" upwards in his injury rehabilitation before the left-back said he "didn't feel right" ahead of Canada-Morocco. #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/2ZQbStXWFW— TSN (@TSN_Sports) July 4, 2026 Davies’ injury-interrupted road through the tournament Davies’ World Cup had been a story of careful management from the start. The Bayern Munich fullback suffered a hamstring injury during the Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain back in May, an issue serious enough to keep him out of Canada’s entire group stage while he worked through a structured rehabilitation program. He finally made his tournament debut in the Round of 32 win over South Africa, coming on as a 75th-minute substitute and immediately causing problems for a tiring South African defense. That cameo raised hopes he could feature more prominently against Morocco, but the scare picked up in training two days before the match was enough for Marsch to hold him out entirely, even with Canada’s season on the line. In the end, Canada couldn’t find a way past a resilient Morocco side, falling 3-0 to bring a landmark tournament to a close, one that still included the country’s first-ever World Cup win and first appearance in the knockout stage.
Canada will face off against Morocco in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Here's everything you need to know to watch the highly anticipated showdown live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Canada vs Morocco on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Canada vs Morocco WHAT 2026 World Cup WHEN 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT • Saturday, July 4, 2026 WHERE Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling, Peacock Premium, FOX, Telemundo and Hulu + Live TV STREAM WATCH NOW Match Overview For Canada, this match represents a historic moment. After advancing from the group stage for the first time ever, Jesse Marsch‘s side secured their place in the Round of 16 by defeating South Africa. However, by finishing second in their group, they surrendered home advantage and now face their toughest test of the tournament against a formidable Moroccan team. This is a chance for Canada‘s ‘golden generation’ to prove they can compete with the world’s elite. Morocco enters this clash with immense confidence and a wealth of experience. As the reigning African champions and semi-finalists in 2022, they have lived up to expectations, navigating a difficult group that included Brazil before eliminating the Netherlands on penalties. The Atlas Lions are on a remarkable unbeaten streak and possess the tactical discipline and star power to dismantle any opponent, setting the stage for a compelling knockout battle. Tactical Analysis & Match Context The two teams have arrived at this stage via different paths. Canada benefited from a relatively favorable schedule to build momentum, with their only loss coming against a strong Switzerland side. Their attacking statistics are impressive, but they have yet to face an opponent of Morocco’s caliber. In contrast, Morocco is battle-hardened, having already faced top-10 ranked teams in Brazil and the Netherlands, proving their resilience under pressure. The tactical clash will likely pit Canada‘s high-energy, aggressive pressing style under Jesse Marsch against Morocco‘s technically gifted and organized approach. Canada has generated a high volume of shots throughout the tournament, while Morocco combines a stout defense with lethal counter-attacks orchestrated by creative players like Brahim Diaz. The game could be decided by whether Canada‘s attack can breach a defense that frustrated some of the world’s best forwards. Motivation is sky-high on both sides. For Canada, this is a legacy-defining match with the opportunity to achieve an unprecedented quarter-final berth. For Morocco, the objective is clear: build on their 2022 success and prove they are a consistent global powerhouse. With a potential quarter-final against France on the horizon, the Atlas Lions will be determined to avoid an upset and continue their impressive run. Head-to-Head Record & Historic Trends Historically, Morocco has had the upper hand in this fixture, winning both of the previous meetings between the two nations. This provides a psychological edge for the African side, who have demonstrated their ability to defeat the Canadians on the biggest stage. The most relevant encounter took place during the group stage of the 2022 World Cup. Morocco secured a 2-1 victory after racing to a 2-0 lead within the first 23 minutes. That result was crucial in helping them top a group that also included Croatia and Belgium, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure. Across their two meetings, Morocco has outscored Canada 6-1. The data points to Morocco‘s offensive strength and Canada‘s past struggles to contain their attack. While Canada has improved significantly since their last meeting, they will need a flawless defensive performance to reverse this historical trend. Squad News & Projected Lineups Canada receives a significant boost with a key player returning to fitness, while Morocco heads into the match with the advantage of a fully available squad. Canada‘s midfield depth has been tested with Ismael Kone ruled out for the rema
Canada and Morocco will meet at NRG Stadium in Houston on Saturday afternoon, as both nations compete for a place in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals. Canada reached the round of 16 after beating South Africa in the previous round, while Morocco advanced after eliminating the Netherlands on penalties. Verdict: Morocco to win Best odds: […] The post Prediction: Canada vs Morocco appeared first on SoccerNews.
The current FIFA ranking that was updated on June 11 has Canada near their best ever. After a decent debut at the 2026 World Cup, Canada are ready to show how much they have grown in the last few years in the sport, which also came with an improvement in their FIFA world ranking. The current ranking of Canada is 30th in the table made by FIFA on June 11. This ranking isn’t updated monthly, meaning this won’t change during the competition as the team tries to make history. This ranking isn’t bad at all considering Canada’s best ranking since this method was established in 2018 is 26th in September 2025. It is however, the third in CONCACAF, 16 spots below Mexico and 13 spots away from the United States. Canada’s rivals While the ranking should say as it is right now with 1559.48 points, once the competition ends it could be higher. What Canada should do may be improve more from what they did in the past. Switzerland are the best ranked team in the group (Harry How/Getty Images) If the metrics of the ranking are worth something, Canada should be expected to reach the next round as they stand only behind Switzerland in this mathematic number, which are in the 19th. The other teams on Group B are far behind with Qatar being 26 places below in the 56th position. A bit lower are Bosnia and Herzegovina as the lowest ranked team from the four competing in the 64th. FIFA Ranking procedure The FIFA ranking announced by the entity on their website may not be very easy to follow because it requires a complex algorithm that uses many variables. Its next update is on July 19 with the explanation of how it works appearing on the official site. According to FIFA: A new model took effect in August 2018 after approval by the FIFA Council. This new version relies on adding/subtracting points won or lost for a game to/from the previous point totals rather than averaging game points over a given time period as in the previous version of the World Ranking. The points which are added or subtracted are partially determined by the relative strength of the two opponents, including the logical expectation that teams higher in the ranking should fare better against teams lower in the ranking.
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