From Juventus to Toronto FC, Sebastian Giovinco Creates Goals | MLS Insider

Toronto FC playmaker Sebastian Giovinco is among the smaller players in MLS, but his strength, quickness and sublime skills earned him the nickname "Atomic Ant" during his time with Juventus FC and Italy's national team. Teammates Jozy Altidore and Michael Bradley call him "Seba" and laud his qualities.
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[@tonychen3368]

Thank you Juventus, once the light goes up here in Toronto we will be on fire, we are glad to have you Seba! :)

[@MichaelEstrada]

Sad to see him leave.

[@platinumgamers757]

He's a master piece

[@NickBraude]

2017 this guy can play!

[@mottahead6464]

Giovinco is simply great.

[@G0aliepro36]

i believe that the MLS is a very good league. I also believe that people judge it to be a retirement league because they see the potential in this league. I think even though that Gio is being paid that much, it helps the league to become stronger and thus attracts more talent.

[@sebastianjedrzejewski8566]

People judge it to be a retirement league because the essential parts to many teams are over 30 whilst in Europe they are not

[@anthonylong9067]

They call it a retirement league because a lot of the big footballing names came and played in their 30's. But the only players i know who retired in this league are di vaio and Henry.

[@joshuamichel2872]

Thank you so much for this, MLS, Giovinco has become one of my favorite players to watch since he came over and I really wanted to learn more about him.

[@JSKiZZinQflat]

Requesting an Insider look at Martins from Seattle. He's had just as stellar of a season in 2015.

[@paul2freshh]

Yeah that's a good idea

[@MichaelMeUp]

Such a great player to compliment a great team and city. Giovinco is amazing.

[@stormtrooperoo7274]

You no what with signing like this I would love to play in this league amazing

[@philojudaeusofalexandria9556]

wow he's GREAT!!!

[@jessicalouisee9699]

ive never felt to proud to live in Ontario till gio got here , he bough them life back to Canadian/football / soccer we are so proud of you & your son is adorable :)

[@alessandroviola6689]

Giovinco, you are a great player ... I will visit you in Canada. I'm your big fan from Italy. Come on TorontoFC!! 😁😁

[@anthonylong9067]

I've always liked him. But he didnt get much of a chance with Juventus. But he's a fast, nimble, dangerous player. I like how he links up really well with Jozy Altidore. Toronto has never made the playoffs. This might be their year. Im not a fan of TFC (im a san jose earthquakes fan), but i got faith in them.

[@SoFloLuca]

FORZA SEBA!! Keep lighting up the MLS!!!

[@krete69]

good to see you again Gio 😄

[@erockstoenescu6171]

Nice. I would like to see one on Gerrard and Keane. I'm a little bias ;)

[@originalrt4]

Whoa this video got me pumped. So excited to get to BMO Field

[@AB-he3bx]

And today?

[@TMBpk]

@@AB-he3bx mls final

[@arsenalfanrichi]

Toronto have been pretty shrewd with their signings, Michael Bradley is gonna be able to be a part of the first team for a long time, as, injuries permitting, is Giovinco.

[@evanv5913]

The freekick against fc dallas it looked so much easier that it really was mls is like sunday night soccer for him.

[@chamakh2917]

Great video

[@Freyyyr]

Giovinco isn't a world class player, he was just a sub at Juventus. But i believe MLS is getting better and better. I'm french so i'm not really familiar with the american system (with salary cap, draft, playoffs) but i appreciate following the MLS and who knows, perhaps in 30 years, it will compete Europe ?

[@Freyyyr]

ClemB Also i think that MLS should follow the model of clubs like Sevilla, FC Porto. Buy and sell. Rather than recruiting some old europeans players, american club should try to sign some young players with high potential. It needs a significant investment in scouting but it could work in a long term perspective. There are plenty of hot prospects in Africa an in South America that would for sure be interested in a move to the US.

[@holychild2581]

I agree that MLS clubs should stop buying players close to retirement. But the problem is a lot of players aren't giving MLS a chance and going straight to European clubs. We're growing but we need to create a world class player like Messi so players will want to play with them and come to our league.

[@DarkwingMcQuack]

Hell I'll just be happy if MLS can compete with the other four american sports leagues (NFL, NBA, NHL, & MLB) in 30 years, lol.

[@holychild2581]

Joshua Gainer But MLS already does. As a kid in high school I'm noticing that American football is becoming less and less popular and more and more people are starting to wear soccer jersey's to school.

[@polychronio]

Sub at juve is world star....everybody knows sub at juve...this is football....not basketball....

[@importingfc3633]

Despite TFC having a bunch of players I love, I still hate them with a passion. Great video and so happy to have Giovinco in the MLS.

[@JLCD905]

One of the top scorers in MLS....if only he could do the same on the Italian national team with only 1 goal in his career....

[@josesoto3579]

The best player

[@harveysidhu367]

Well he has proved that he is a winner

[@hamburgboy7270]

Cool

[@adrenalinerock11]

His pass to set up Cheyrou's goal against Chicago was sublime. They should've showed that one instead of the pass to find Altidore against Vancouver.

[@heburtheburt1107]

That moment when you realize he's the most paid Italian.

[@NotFrom68th]

In the mls

[@SportsLuvr]

Anthony Angeles No, he's the most paid Italian player in "all leagues".

[@LongDistance22]

I'm sure serie a pays more money to players than mls

[@heburtheburt1107]

Actually no. Mls probably pays more sadly.

[@LongDistance22]

How about verrati and balotelli that is not in serie a? I know balotelli is doing bad now and it's hard to believe giovinco is getting paid more than juventus players too

[@Fiat500Lover]

he's been really good with Toronto but I wonder what would've happened if he went to my team Vancouver instead as we r already a competitive team but don't have a good striker.

[@GreasyVid]

+Fiat500Lover vancouver would win the champions league

[@carbonifed]

M3 VR7 but Vancouver can't play in the champions league

[@22FIFA]

And this is why the MLS will be the strongest league in the world in the nit so distant future.

[@AA-nk4cv]

Because an average player who left juventus because he couldn't get into the first team plays there?

[@antoniosilvestri4283]

Grande Giovinco

[@edwincitomeza]

First of giovinco is not a world class star but this is benefiting the mls(even if he is getting paid that much) yeah this is a good start

[@kicksbyquis]

Why did he leave again?

[@lanjian45]

He was underestimated when he was with Juventus

[@cashmoneyshaz]

he wasn't underestimated he was just not better than dybala their main striker

[@demariuscoleman2149]

I hope this proves that MLS is for real

[@freelifelovethepeople9475]

Da tifoso juventino mi è dispiaciuto tanto che una gran parte della tifoseria fischiava Seba per ogni minimo sbaglio! A questo ragazzo gli dovevano dare più fiducia e noi tifosi lo dovevamo supportare sempre,come tutta la squadra! Purtroppo Giovinco non ha mai avuto la Chance per poter dimostrare quello che vale davvero alla Juve,prima chiuso da un brasiliano sopravalutato come Diego e poi con un Capitano che nn gli voleva fare spazio e dettava legge. Molti giocatori se nn gli dai fiducia si perdono,specialmente se la tifoseria lo fischia ad ogni tocco solo perché il ragazzo ingenuamente dopo un gol ha tirato fuori la linguaccia ?! Conte fa bene a convocare Seba x la nazionale ,peccato che proprio adesso si è infortunato ma se continua così sono sicuro che anche in nazionale farà bene ! Per tutti quelli che dicono che gioca solo in MLS ,gli rispondo: questo già da ragazzino quando gioco contro il Chelsea fu il migliore in campo ,e gli inglesi al epoca erano davvero tosti ,poi ha vinto il premio miglior giocatore del torneo di Toulon ,era il più grande talento europeo ! Purtroppo la sua squadra del cuore non gli ha portato bene anzi,questo in una squadra che gli avrebbe dato la fiducia che meritava avrebbe fatto sfracelli !

[@almogt78]

I'm really glad for Seba, as an Italian football lover and one of Seba's fans. His size did not affect himas some say in the comments below, but at Juventus you can definitely find a crazy competition between people capable of doing the same magic. In the Italian national team as well, since there are at least six players capable of the same free-kicks and tricks. Moreover, no offence,since we are all football lovers and passionated :-) in the video you can spot at least four goals Seba scores that he would have never scored in Europe, due to a very poor defencive skill from the opponents. They seemed afraidof staying too close to Seba and being dribbled, so they allowed an awful lot of space for him to shoot, or to change the striking foot from right to left. That would never happen against Juve, Chelsea or Real Madrid. They would have bitten his ankles off like angry pitbulls

[@christian8933]

We all hope that the mls is amazing in the next few decades. I have a solution Go on Fifa and club transfers and put all the best players in the mls Your welcome

[@jmitchtheman]

You know, this all looks familiar. But last time it was a Brazilian instead of a Italian, and TFC still missed the playoffs. So I'm just going to sit and wait until this also falls apart, enjoying every step of the way.

[@seandom4814]

giovinco is a world class player is an artist on the ball same as roberto baggio,He grew up with juve but juve never understood giovincos talent.They had too many good player same as real madrid or chelsea or bayern münchen so for the juventus trainer was giovinco more of a joker because he had already enough player to cope with. Well, it was natural the decision to sell him and it was wise for giovinco to get out of there.

[@yosinnath8360]

Welcome to Parma

[@ale952000]

Non voglio pensare quando Pirlo andrà negli States...

[@Mrkolotoure]

Really Atomic Ant....

[@jsdima9113]

That was his nickname before he came to Toronto..

[@JayWalkZ]

You must not watch football then.

[@NotFrom68th]

Yea it sounds gay in English but in Italian or Spanish it's kinda chill

[@Mrkolotoure]

ssry i dont watch series a but how does it sound in italian

[@Mrkolotoure]

they should just say it in italian

[@iclark2400]

Giovinco is good but he's not world class. He was a bench player at Juve most of the time. Pirlo is world class, if he does end up joining NYCFC they're gonna be hard to stop - he's a real midfield maestro and better all-round player than Giovinco, but respect to both players. It's nice to see the MLS attracting these big European players, I hope more will come so the league gets even better in time.

[@lenvm]

Giovinco is vastly playing Pirlo so far.

[@iclark2400]

can't deny that, he's been playing some great football and scoring some nice goals lately!

[@TheAnimationEz]

if juve hadn't sold him , imagine the attacking force , dybala , him , morata !! wow

[@GreasyVid]

+TheAnimationEz his ass would be benched there's many players like him that are dieing on the bench in europe its sad

[@detroitvseverybody3813]

TFC TFC TFC

[@la_gallada_ruiz9818]

what a great player TFC got a good team but for some reason then can't compete vs teams like GALAXY

[@BastardiSenzaCinema]

Is Giovinco going good in MLS?

[@Yargezim]

Bastardi Senza Cinema He's been a one man wrecking crew so far. I think he's a top 5 player maybe even the best player in the league at this point in the season. Here's a good article that details just how good - www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/toronto-fc-tfc-mls-major-league-soccer-analytics-sebastian-giovinco/

[@Enterthedarkness23]

Toronto will reach the playoffs this year for the East. We already have two teams we can knock off the top 8: Orlando and NYC.

[@Red1Revival]

Enterthedarkness23 and Philly is really bad so you just have to be better than Montreal or Chicago and you're set

[@holychild2581]

If one of those three get injured, TFC is screwed. For now, you're sure to make at least top 5.

[@briannamora3168]

Omg that is my friend! The girl who looks weird !

[@PedroGonzalez-xd3mb]

Italy national team head coach is stupid for not calling this game changer up.

[@eduardorivera-torres7504]

Toronto messed up

[@AB-he3bx]

Yeah - I'd pay for him to close his career here. He's iconic - it's beyond his play but his personality and passion. Yes, at times he got too mad and complained but he wants to win. Sadly, I feel there's a hole on the team but happy Jozy is signed till 2022. The guy is a solid inspiration.

[@Vlada09TV]

Giovinco is the best for MLS but average in Europe

[@jsdima9113]

Altidore speaks Italian?? Well maybe Spanish because some words are the same in Italian.

[@davidhoopsfan]

jsdima9113 It sounded like Spanish to me bc he said "estas mejorando." And I think Altidore said "muy bien" when in Italian that's "molto bene."

[@anthonychrisbradley]

I don't know, but Michael Bradley does speak fluent Italian. Probably why he and seba communicate so well.

[@robertodistinto4956]

+jsdima9113 ..and Giovinco: "fuck you man!" LOL ;D he's the evil Messi

[@thefozzybear]

Giovinco will prove every naysayer wrong. After a short MLS stint, teams from Europe will be wanting to sign him. Which is bad for TFC fans.

[@LorisEmanuelCianni]

Great tecnique but to small for european soccer

[@cristianortiz5206]

hb messi and maradona

[@LorisEmanuelCianni]

Giovinco is even smaller than them

[@Livsee_]

Giovinco has never been a 'world star' like the guy said he was. He was nothing but a Juventus reject.

[@musaddiquerahman7764]

Fuze At some point he was a big part of Juve's team, for about 5 months or so and then he just got stuck on the bench

[@Livsee_]

Stuffyou100 why does the fact that they're in the UCL final come into this? Yeah some top teams have good players on their benches, but if in 9 years at one club and you only play 93 league games...then you're a reject!

[@JohnCena-fc6ig]

Fuze Giovinco only played 4 years in Juve's main team. He actually started almost every game in the 2012-13 season and he was named one of the best players in the league in the 2011-12 season when he played for Parma.

[@domenicomarzolla3045]

Stuffyou100 Guys, guys, may I play voice of truth here? I'm Italian and I'm a supporter of Juventus FC, so I know what we're talking about. Giovinco is merely an average player beyond "blossoming age" who plays in a low-quality league like the MLS. He did show some promise when he was in the youth circuit, but for various reasons he never achieved that potential. He had one good season while on loan (hint: good players don't get to be sent on loan) in Parma FC, persuading coach Conte to give him a try in the first team but he was quickly sidelined again after a few matches. He quit with Juventus mostly because he had slipped to fourth or fifth choice when Morata, Matri and Dybala were hired and his market value was precipitating quick. He openly said to Italian press he did it for money and for finally being protagonist somewhere, acknowledging the MLS' poor level. Enjoy him and I'm sure he's very happy to be there, but he's no star, and neither a great player.

[@domenicomarzolla3045]

***** Well, Milan has beaten Real Madrid this December. They're 10th in Italy and really sucky. Guess what: club friendlies tend to be, you know, friendlies. Especially if it's British teams going after new supporters in a rich and fat market like the US. You know, people don't tend to buy shirts or watch in TV a team that has crushed and humiliated theirs. If you want to have an actual international comparison, try the Concacaf Champions League. You'll be amazed to know that Mexican and Costa Rican teams regularly beat the shit out of MLS teams. Costa Rica and Mexico aren't exactly world superpowers. Unfortunately for a variety of reasons the MLS lags behind European or even South American leagues.

[@FunkySlimB]

MLS is like a italian "LEGA PRO" ahahah

[@TheDarkSorrow]

what? Giovinco is world star? he was a benchie in Juve

[@nobody.knows_]

TheDarkSorrow because Juve can compete with great teams like real mdrid as you saw in champions cup...

[@tomadooboi4512]

You play to much Fifa.....it's not champions cup :P its champions league :P :D

[@joeyb15]

tomas ospina and you're too young to know that it was once known as champions cup

[@TheDarkSorrow]

MONEY! AleCash MONEY! i agree, but what you are saying has nothing to do with the fact that he was a benchie.

[@tomadooboi4512]

joeyb15 Well played sir, well played

[@domenicomarzolla3045]

North American soccer fans are so cute. They think that Giovinco is a "world star". Reality check: he's an average player who played in team far too quality-heavy for him, he was dished an ironic number 12 shirt (usually reserved for the 2nd goalkeeper) and played only when Del Piero and then Tevez needed to rest. This winter Juventus was shoveling him new guys over him (Matri, Dybala) so Seba decided to quit and spend his last professional years in some well-paid, easy league.

[@domenicomarzolla3045]

mike lane That is very cute, I repeat, but things work out differently. Every team has some reserves which are kept mostly in case the titular player for that position is injured or needs rest. It's not that Giovinco can't play, it's just that he's really average. He'd be first squad in some middling team, but he wouldn't be paid so much.

[@moritzpbbarvencik]

Domenico Marzolla Don't exagerate. Giovinco is a very talent player. He had a lot of potential, but he could never fulfil it at juventus. Partly because the defenses were to structured.

[@JLCD905]

And what does that tell you about Giovinco's style of play in Europe? You technically just said that defenses were too structured, that means the defenders are world class players. Needless to say, Giovinco never scored an international goal before and after the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.

[@alexteng9073]

Gvovinco is better than most of the players in MLS.Europe football plays a higher level.Giovinco is not good enough?So you ask Tevez or Messi will they come? for 10m dollars? fuck it.

[@holychild2581]

Giovinco is good enough to play in Europe. He CHOSE to go to Toronto.

[@anthonylong9067]

The league might just get Tevez should he not get an extension with Juventus. If any team needs a quality player, it would be Philadelphia

[@moritzpbbarvencik]

Holy Child He's good enough to play in europe. He's not good enough to dominate.

[@lancestone4409]

Ttc is still not gonna make it too the play off!!

[@dellecapacitailcoraggiofis7536]

giovinco "gnominchio" sucks

[@Kingofeverything12]

Toronto Cycle 1. Be bad 2. Attempt to get better by throwing money at pretty well known players. 3. Team under performs and misses the playoffs Repeat cycle Money doesn't buy a good team, it buys a recognizable team. Only time will tell if the juve reject will be what your team needs or if your just gonna end up buying more expensive players that don't gel

[@rodmonfaredi2781]

Matt Kirk they look pretty gel to me, its some of the lesser players who arent performing