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Samuel Piette

Samuel Piette is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for CF Montréal in Major League Soccer and for the Canada men's national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Samuel Piette is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for CF Montréal in Major League Soccer and for the Canada men's national team. Born in Le Gardeur, Quebec, he developed in youth systems in Canada and Europe before joining CF Montréal in 2017.

Early life and youth career

Piette was born in Le Gardeur, Quebec, and grew up there. He began playing soccer at age four and later joined youth setups in Canada and Europe, including FC Metz and Fortuna Düsseldorf.

Club career

After developing in Europe, Piette joined CD Izarra before transferring to CF Montréal in August 2017. He became a regular midfielder, later taking on the club captaincy and setting club appearance and minutes milestones.

International career

Piette has been a long-time member of the Canada men's national team. He appeared at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 Copa América, and Canada Soccer also lists youth and Gold Cup participation.

Honours and recognition

With CF Montréal, Piette won the Canadian Championship in 2019 and 2021. He has also received individual recognition from the club, including Defensive Player of the Year in 2024.

Key facts

  • Plays for CF Montréal in Major League Soccer and the Canada national team.
  • Joined CF Montréal in August 2017 after playing in Europe with FC Metz, Fortuna Düsseldorf, and CD Izarra.
  • Has served as CF Montréal captain since 2023.
  • Won Canadian Championship titles with CF Montréal in 2019 and 2021.
  • Represented Canada at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 Copa América.
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Canadian context

A Quebec-born player, Piette is a notable Canadian international and one of CF Montréal’s long-serving midfielders. He is relevant to Canadian readers through his role at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the 2024 Copa América, and his leadership at a Canadian MLS club.[3][9][13]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Samuel Piette?
Samuel Piette is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for CF Montréal and the Canada national team.
What position does he play?
He primarily plays as a defensive midfielder.
Which club does Samuel Piette play for?
He plays for CF Montréal in Major League Soccer.
Where was Samuel Piette born?
He was born in Le Gardeur, Quebec, Canada.
Has he played in a FIFA World Cup?
Yes. Canada Soccer and CF Montréal both note that he represented Canada at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
What are his best-known club achievements?
He helped CF Montréal win the Canadian Championship in 2019 and 2021 and later became club captain.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Piette
    Supports: Basic identification, date of birth, position, and national team/club summary.
  2. CF Montréal — https://en.cfmontreal.com/players/samuel-piette/
    Supports: Birthplace, height, position, transfer to CF Montréal, captaincy, club milestones, and honours.
  3. CF Montréal — https://en.cfmontreal.com/news/contract-extension-for-samuel-piette
    Supports: Contract extension, captaincy, club records, international caps, and tournament participation.
  4. Canada Soccer — https://canadasoccer.com/profile/2566/samuel-piette/
    Supports: Birthplace, youth background, languages, and international tournament history.