Deandre Kerr

Deandre Christopher Kerr (born November 29, 2002) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a forward for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.

Deandre Kerr

Personal information
Full name	Deandre Christopher Kerr
Date of birth	(2002-11-29) November 29, 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth	Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Position	Forward
Team information
Current team	Toronto FC
Number	29
Youth career
	Ajax SC
	United FA
2017–2018	Whitby SC
2018–2020	Toronto FC
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2021	Syracuse Orange	27	(13)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018	Darby FC	0	(0)
2022–	Toronto FC	95	(15)
International career‡
2017	Canada U15	3	(0)
2019	Canada U17	3	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 18, 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 04:18, 19 December 2023 (UTC)

Early life

Kerr began playing youth soccer with Ajax SC at age seven.^[2] Afterwards, he played for Pickering FC's United FA OPDL team.^[2][3] He then moved to Whitby SC and in 2018 went on trial with Scottish Premier League clubs.^[4] In November 2018, he joined the Toronto FC Academy.^[5][6]

College career

In 2020, he began attending Syracuse University, playing for the men's soccer team. In his freshman season, he led the team with four goals and was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team.^[7][8] In his sophomore season, he led the team in goals with nine and in points with 21,^[9] was named to the second team All-Region,^[10] a 2021 All-ACC First Team selection,^[11] and Syracuse team MVP.^[12]

Club career

He was on the roster for Whitby's League1 Ontario team Darby FC in 2018, but did not feature in any matches.^[13][14]

On January 21, 2022, he signed a three-year Homegrown player contract with Toronto FC, with options for 2025 and 2026.^[15] In his unofficial debut in pre-season, he scored twice in a 5-4 loss to the LA Galaxy on January 29.^[16] He started in the Toronto FC season opener against FC Dallas on February 26.^[17] In 2023, he finished as the team's co-leading scorer, alongside Italian Designated Players Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi with five goals.^[18] On May 21, 2024, he scored four goals in an 8-1 victory over CS Saint-Laurent in the 2024 Canadian Championship.^[19]

International career

Born in Canada, Kerr is of Jamaican descent. He played three matched for Canada U15 at the 2017 CONCACAF Boys' Under-15 Championship.^[2]

He started all three matches for Canada U17 at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.^[20]

In May 2023, Kerr was listed on the Canada preliminary rosters for the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals.^[21]

Career statistics

As of match played October 18, 2025^[22]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Playoffs[a]		National cup[b]		Continental[c]		Other[d]		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Toronto FC	2022	Major League Soccer	26	3	—		2[e]	0	—		—		28	3
	2023		23	5	—		1	0	—		2	0	26	5
	2024		26	3	—		4	5	—		0	0	30	8
	2025		20	4	—		0	0	—		—		20	4
Career total			95	15	0	0	7	5	0	0	2	0	104	20

1. Includes MLS Cup playoffs
2. Includes Canadian Championship
3. Includes CONCACAF Champions League
4. Includes Leagues Cup
5. Includes appearance in 2020 Canadian Championship final (played in 2022)

Honours

Toronto FC

• Canadian Championship: 2020