| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (2006-09-06) September 6, 2006 | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| MSB United SC | |||
| Calgary West FC | |||
| Calgary Blizzard SC | |||
| 2023–2024 | Cavalry FC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | Mount Royal Cougars | 19 | (14) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024–2025 | Cavalry FC U21 | 16 | (8) |
| 2024–2025 | Cavalry FC | 9 | (0) |
| 2026– | Calgary Foothills FC | 8 | (7) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of June 26, 2026 | |||
Chanan Chanda (born September 6, 2006) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Calgary Foothills FC in the Alberta Premier League.
Early life
Chanda played youth soccer with MSB United, Calgary West FC, and Calgary Blizzard SC.1 In 2023, he began playing with Cavalry FC U21 and attended training camp with the first team in 2024.2
University career
In 2025, Chanda began attending Mount Royal University, where he played for the men's soccer team.3 On August 24, 2025, he scored his first goals, netting a brace in a 3-1 victory over the MacEwan Griffins.4 At the end of his rookie season, he was named to a Canada West Second Team All-Star and named to the Canada West All-Rookie Team.5 He was also named the U Sports Rookie of the Year and named to the U Sports All-Rookie Team.6
Club career
Chanda began the 2024 season with Cavalry FC U21 in League1 Alberta.7 In June 2024, he signed an Exceptional Young Talent contract with Cavalry FC of the Canadian Premier League through the 2026 season, with a club option for 2027.7 At the time of his first team signing, he had been the leading scorer in League1 Alberta with seven goals.8 He made his CPL debut on June 21, 2024 against Atlético Ottawa.9 In September 2025, it was announced that Chanda would have his contract terminated by mutual consent, as he would choose to play for Mount Royal University for the 2025 U Sports season.10
Career statistics
- As of match played June 26, 202611
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Cavalry FC U21 | 2024 | League1 Alberta | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | |||
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | |||||
| Total | 16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 8 | ||
| Cavalry FC | 2024 | Canadian Premier League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Calgary Foothills | 2026 | Alberta Premier League | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 |
| Career total | 33 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 15 | ||
References
References
- "Cavalry FC sign forward Chanan Chanda to Exceptional Young Talent contract". Canadian Premier League. June 21, 2024.
- Jacques, John (March 28, 2024). "Cavalry Eyes Youngster Chanan Chanda". Northern Tribune.
- "Chanan Chanda Mount Royal profile". Mount Royal Cougars.
- Bomhof, Ethan (August 24, 2025). "MSOC: Chanda leads Cougars past Griffins at home". Mount Royal Cougars.
- "MSOC: 7 Cougars named to Canada West All-Star and All-Rookie teams". Mount Royal Cougars. October 24, 2025.
- "MSOC: Chanan Chanda receives U SPORTS honours in rookie season". Mount Royal Cougars. November 5, 2025.
- Wellon, Hannah (June 21, 2024). "Cavalry FC Sign Forward Chanan Chanda to "Exceptional Young Talent" Contract". Cavalry FC.
- Jacques, John (June 23, 2024). "The CPL's First Six Exceptional Young Talent Players". Northern Tribune.
- Strasser, Scott (June 22, 2024). "'We're kind of spinning our wheels': Cavalry draw – yes, again – against table toppers Atlético". Away from the Numbers.
- "Cavalry FC signs James McGlinchey to first professional contract". September 4, 2025.
- "Chanan Chanda profile". Soccerway.