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Baj Maan (born July 12, 2000) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario.
Early life
Maan grew up in Brampton, Ontario. In 2015, he joined the Sigma FC Academy.
Club career
In 2016, he began playing at the senior level with Sigma FC in League1 Ontario.
In June 2019, Maan signed a developmental contract with Canadian Premier League side Forge FC, managed by former Sigma FC coach Bobby Smyrniotis. As the third-string keeper behind Triston Henry and Quillan Roberts, he failed to make an appearance that year. That fall, he attended Northern Kentucky University, where he started in seventeen matches. In July 2020, Maan re-signed with Forge FC ahead of the delayed 2020 season. He made his professional debut on September 5, 2020 in a 2–2 draw against Valour FC. Maan re-signed with Forge FC for the 2022 season and served as an unused substitute for the club's CONCACAF Champions League matches against Cruz Azul. However, during the club's first match of the CPL season, OneSoccer broadcaster Adam Jenkins announced that Maan had left the club and was trialling at Toronto FC II.
Maan's trial was ultimately successful as he signed an MLS Next Pro contract with Toronto FC II in May 2022.
After leaving the club at the end of the season, in February 2023, Maan went on trial with Canadian Premier League side Pacific FC during their pre-season camp. He subsequently joined the Simcoe County Rovers of League1 Ontario, with whom he won the league championship and was named the league's Goalkeeper of the Year and a First Team All-Star. After the season, he signed a short-term contract for the remainder of the season with Toronto FC II.
In 2024, he served as a backup keeper for Valour FC due to the injury to starter Jonathan Viscosi. Afterwards, he joined Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario. He helped Vaughan capture the league cup, defeating Simcoe County Rovers FC in the final.
Career statistics
As of September 6, 2024
Honours
Club
Forge FC
Canadian Premier League: 2020
Simcoe County Rovers
League1 Ontario: 2023
References
External links
Baj Maan at Soccerway