Nicholas Gioacchini

Nicholas Selson Gioacchini (born July 25, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward or a winger for Greek Super League club Asteras Tripolis.

Nicholas Gioacchini

Gioacchini with Montpellier in 2021
Personal information
Full name	Nicholas Selson Gioacchini[1]
Date of birth	(2000-07-25) July 25, 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth	Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Position(s)	Forward, winger
Team information
Current team	Asteras Tripolis
Number	9
Youth career
2015–2017	Paris FC
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2018	Paris FC B	6	(2)
2018–2019	Caen B	22	(7)
2019–2022	Caen	49	(6)
2021	→ Caen B (loan)	1	(0)
2021–2022	→ Montpellier B (loan)	3	(4)
2021–2022	→ Montpellier (loan)	28	(0)
2022	Orlando City	6	(0)
2022	Orlando City B	1	(0)
2023	St. Louis City	34	(10)
2024–2025	Como	9	(0)
2024	→ FC Cincinnati (loan)	8	(0)
2025–	Asteras Tripolis	12	(1)
International career‡
2020–2021	United States	8	(3)
Medal record Representing  United States Winner CONCACAF Gold Cup 2021
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of June 18, 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of August 1, 2021

Early life and youth soccer

Gioacchini was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to an Italian father and Jamaican mother. He played for Blue Valley Soccer Club when he was young as well as for the Orange Stars.^[3] He moved to Parma, Italy at the age of 8. He returned to the United States at the age of 12. The family settled in Bethesda, Maryland, and he played for Bethesda Soccer Club, Cerritos Soccer Academy, D.C. United Academy, Olney Soccer Club, and ESSA Soccer Academy.

Club career

At the age of 15, Gioacchini moved with his family to France.^[4][5][6] He joined Paris FC in 2015.^[7] On May 14, 2018, Gioacchini signed a two-year contract with Caen.^[8] He made his debut for Caen in a 4–2 Ligue 2 win over his former club Paris FC on October 25, 2019, scoring his side's first goal in the 25th minute.^[9] He scored another goal against Nancy on December 2, 2019.^{[citation needed]}

On July 20, 2022, it was announced Gioacchini had signed a two-and-a-half-year contract, plus an option for another year, with Orlando City of Major League Soccer.^[10]

On November 11, 2022, Gioacchini was selected by St. Louis City in the 2022 MLS Expansion Draft ahead of their inaugural season in MLS.^[11]

On January 24, 2024, Gioacchini joined Italian club Como for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year-and-a-half contract.^[12][13]

On August 15, 2024, Gioacchini was loaned to FC Cincinnati throughout the rest of the 2024 MLS season.^[14]

On January 26, 2025, Gioacchini signed with Asteras Tripolis in Greece.^[15]

International career

Before being cap-tied to the United States, Gioacchini was also eligible to play for Italy and Jamaica.^[16] He received his first call up to the senior United States squad for matches against Wales and Panama in November 2020.^[17] Gioacchini made his debut for the senior team as a late substitute against Wales on November 12, 2020.^[18] He started the next match which was against Panama on November 16, scoring two goals despite missing a penalty in a 6–2 friendly victory.^[19]

Gioacchini was named to the United States roster for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.^[20]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played November 9, 2024^[21]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup[a]		League cup[b]		Other[c]		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Paris FC B	2017–18	Championnat National 3	6	2	—		—		—		6	2
Caen B	2018–19	Championnat National 3	18	5	—		—		—		18	5
	2019–20	Championnat National 3	4	2	—		—		—		4	2
	Total		22	7	—		—		—		22	7
Caen	2019–20	Ligue 2	16	2	2	2	—		—		18	4
	2020–21	Ligue 2	30	4	2	1	—		—		32	5
	2021–22	Ligue 2	3	0	—		—		—		3	0
	Total		49	6	4	3	—		—		53	9
Montpellier B (loan)	2021–22	Championnat National 2	3	4	—		—		—		3	4
Montpellier (loan)	2021–22	Ligue 1	28	0	3	0	—		—		31	0
Orlando City	2022	MLS	6	0	1	0	—		—		7	0
Orlando City B	2022	MLS Next Pro	1	0	—		—		—		1	0
St. Louis City	2023	MLS	32	10	1	0	2	0	2	0	37	10
Como	2023–24	Serie B	9	0	—		—		—		9	0
FC Cincinnati (loan)	2024	MLS	8	0	—		—		1	0	9	0
Asteras Tripolis	2024–25	Super League Greece	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Career total			163	29	10	3	2	0	3	0	178	32

1. Includes Coupe de France, U.S. Open Cup, Greek Cup
2. Includes Leagues Cup
3. Includes MLS Cup playoffs

International

As of August 1, 2021^[22]

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National Team	Year	Apps	Goals
United States	2020	2	2
	2021	6	1
Total		8	3

As of July 15, 2021

Scores and results list United States' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Gioacchini goal.

List of international goals scored by Nicholas Gioacchini

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	November 16, 2020	Stadion Wiener Neustadt, Wiener Neustadt, Austria	Panama	2–1	6–2	Friendly
2				3–1
3	July 15, 2021	Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City, United States	Martinique	6–1	6–1	2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Honors

Orlando City

• U.S. Open Cup: 2022

St. Louis City SC

• Western Conference (regular season): 2023^[23]

United States

• CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2021^[24]