Sergio De Luca

Early career

De Luca began playing soccer at the youth level with Woodbridge Soccer Club in the year 1996. The following year he went abroad and signed with Italy club A.C. Prato where he featured in youth matches. The following year he went across the English channel to play with Telford United F.C., becoming the first foreign player to play for the club. He was appointed youth team captain and had a successful season there scoring 13 goals out of 20 games at the youth level. In 2000, De Luca was transferred to Hereford United, where once again in his first season with the club he was named team captain. He had another effective season with Hereford where he continued his fine scoring rate with 97 goals out of 18 matches in the youth level.

Toronto Lynx

On July 10, 2002 the Toronto Lynx of the USL A-League signed him to a contract, and made his professional debut against the Rochester Rhinos on July 14, 2002.

Hamilton Thunder

After failing to establish himself with the Lynx he signed with the Hamilton Thunder of the Canadian Professional Soccer League. He was appointed team captain and helped the Thunder win the Western Conference title. In the postseason he led the Thunder to the semi-finals before losing out to Vaughan Shooters.

Oakville Blue Devils

After a successful season in Hamilton, De Luca played one season in Hungary with Pécsi Mecsek FC, and the following season with FK Arendal in the 2. divisjon. De Luca returned to the CPSL…

After spending time coaching in Vaughan SC's development programme, De Luca joined Canadian Premier League side York 9 FC as an assistant coach in July 2018.

Hamilton Thunder

CPSL Western Conference: 2003 Oakville Blue Devils

CPSL Championship: 2005 SC Toronto

Canadian Soccer League Regular Season: 2011