Pro and International Players

The Carleton Ravens men's soccer program has a long history of players advancing to professional and international competition. With a roster of players from around the world, Carleton players have participated in professional leagues and international matches throughout the program's illustrious history.

International Players

Matteo de Brienne (2021): Canada

De Brienne made his international debut with Canada in 2026, appeared during a Road to 2026 test match against Guatemala on January 17 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

Gabril Bitar (2017-2021): Lebanon

Through June of 2024, Bitar has appeared in 7 games for Lebanon including being named a squad member for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup becoming the first former Ravens player to participate in a major international competition. Bitar made two appearances in the tournament. His international debut was in December 30, 2022 in a friendly against the United Arab Emirates.

After scoring 5 goals and recording 2 assists in the 2025 CPL season, Bitar returned to the international schedule, playing in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying tournament.

John Louro

A 39-year old rookie when he arrived at Carleton, John Louro arrived on campus with international and professional experience having represented Angola. Prior to arrive at Carleton in 1993, Louro had also spent time in the WACS and CSL with the Edmonton Brick men and Calgary Kickers/Strikers.

Professional Players

Please note the list of past professional players is a work in progress. To share additional information to help complete this list please contact our team.

Canadian Premier League (CPL)

  • Gabril Bitar (2017-2021): Vancouver FC / FC Edmonton (CPL), Ansar (Lebanon)
  • Matteo de Brienne (2020-2024): Atletico Ottawa / Valour FC (CPL)
  • Ronan Kratt (2020): W. Bremen II (Germany), York United (CPL)
  • Tony Mikhael (2017-2021): Valour FC (CPL)
  • Stefan Karajovanovic (2017-2021): Napier City (National League -Central, Australia), TFC II (MLS Next Pro), Halifax Wanderers (CPL)

International Leagues

  • Matteo de Brienne (2025 - present): GAIS (Sweden), qualified for 2026 Europa League
  • Jared Maloney (2018-2020): Korsnas FF / Vaasa IFK / Narpes Kraft (Finald)
  • Diego Politis (2018-2020): MA Orfaniou / Panarkadikos (Greece), Ytterhogdals IK (Sweden)
  • Earl Cochrane: Club Penang (M-League, Malaysia)

Canadian Soccer League / Canadian National Soccer League / Canadian Professional Soccer League

  • Kwesi Loney: Ottawa Wizards
  • Mike Lanos: National Capital Pioneers
  • Mark Stokes: National Capital Pioneers
  • John Vidovich: National Capital Pioneers / Ottawa Intrepid
  • John Roumellis: Ottawa Intrepid
  • Sean Holmes: National Capital Pioneers / Ottawa Intrepid
  • Phil Cragg: Ottawa Intrepid
  • Marty Lauter: National Capital Pioneers / Ottawa Intrepid
  • Ian Martin: Ottawa Intrepid

Professional Coaches

  • Kwesi Loney: Atletico Ottawa, Assistant Coach
  • Sandy Mackie: National Capital Pioneers / Ottawa Intrepid
  • Bill Thomson: National Capital Pioneers / Ottawa Intrepid

Players with professional experience before attending Carleton

  • Nathan Frans (2025-present):
  • Caden Tomy (2023-present): Valour FC (CPL)
  • Raphael Garcia (2021-2024): Valour FC (CPL)
  • Karl Wasslen (2013-2017):  Romania Poli AEK reserve team (Divizia A  Romania), SV Sonsbeck (Verbandesliga, Germany)
  • John Louro (1993-1995): Edmonton and Calgary (WASC/CSL)

CPL-U SPORTS Draft

2025

  • #16 (R2, 7) Joseph Daher (DF) - Atletico Ottawa

2024

  • #3 (R1, 3) Luca Piccioli (MF) - Atletico Ottawa
  • #16 (R2, 8) Amadou Kone (FW) - Forge FC

2023

  • #15 (R1, 6) Mohamed Bouzidi (FWD) - Atletico Ottawa

2021

  • #2 (R1, 2) Cristopher Malekos (DF) – Atletico Ottawa
  • #7 (R1, 7) Stefan Karajovanovic (FW) – HFX Wanderers
  • #14 (R2, 6) Tony Mikhael (DF) – Valour FC

2020

  • #5 (R1, 5) Stefan Karajovanovic (ST) – York9 FC
  • #6 (R1, 6) Gabriel Bitar (ST) – Cavalry FC

2019

  • #1 (R1, 1) Gabriel Bitar (MD) – Cavalry FC