The Canadian Men’s National Team may have found its latest attacking star.
Jacob Shaffelburg lit up the America’s Cup field for Jesse Marsch’s men with quick runs and tricky feet.
These qualities helped him open the scoring against Venezuela on Friday as the newcomers hope to qualify for the semi-finals.
The 24-year-old ran into the box, stretched his leg and shot at goal. The goal is the third for Canada – all in qualifiers.
3 – All three goals from Jacob Shaffelburg for #CanMNT were scored in knockout matches:
2023 Gold Cup Quarterfinals vs. USA
2024 Copa América Qualifiers vs Trinidad and Tobago
2024 Copa América quarter-finals vs VenezuelaTimely. pic.twitter.com/qlhJo9tEu0
-OptaJack (@OptaJack) July 6, 2024
Shaffelburg then ran to the bench and lifted Tajon Buchanan’s shirt after the Inter Milan star broke his leg in training.
Man, that’s beautiful from Shaffelburg, after he scored for Canada. Holding the jersey of injured teammate Tajon Buchanan. pic.twitter.com/skZhOSswQR
-Faizal Khamisa (@FaizalKhamisa) July 6, 2024
How high can this new star reach for the Canucks?
