Gavin Hoy

Gavin Michael Van Bendegem-Hoy (born 7 September 1992) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Wellington Olympic.

Gavin Hoy

Personal information
Full name	Gavin Michael Van Bendegem-Hoy
Date of birth	(1992-09-07) 7 September 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth	Canada
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Wellington Olympic
Number	23
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011–2014	Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2008	Thunder Bay Chill	1	(0)
2011–2013	Thunder Bay Chill	23	(2)
2016–2017	Olympia Warriors
2017–2021	Hawke's Bay United	49	(6)
2022	North Wellington	15	(5)
2023–	Wellington Olympic	36	(12)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

Hoy started his career with Canadian side Thunder Bay Chill at the age of sixteen. He started playing piano as a high school student.^[1]

Career

In 2016，Hoy signed for Australian side Olympia Warriors. In 2017, he signed for New Zealand side Hawke's Bay United. In 2022, he signed for New Zealand side North Wellington. In 2023, he signed for New Zealand side Wellington Olympic. He has won the Chatham Cup.^[2]

Style of play

Hoy mainly operates as a midfielder. He has operated as a "pocket forward" while playing for New Zealand side Hawke's Bay United.^[3]

Personal life

Hoy was born in 1992 in Canada. He has worked in the information technology industry.^[4]