FRISCO, Texas (July 19, 2023) – North Texas SC has signed defender Kaka Scabin to an MLS NEXT Pro contract through the 2025 season.
Scabin, 17, started his soccer career playing youth soccer in Brazil. He moved to Miami, Florida in 2019, to play for the Inter Miami CF Academy U13 team. He was a member of the U15 Miami team that won the 2022 MLS NEXT Cup played at Toyota Stadium. Scabin joined the FC Dallas Academy system in 2022 to play with the U15’s.
“It’s a great opportunity for him,” said North Texas SC interim head coach Michel Garbini. “It’s a great opportunity for the club as well because we get to help in his development. He’s still young and we will prepare him for the next stage of his career. It’s another great addition for the roster.”
Scabin becomes the sixth FC Dallas Academy player to sign an MLS NEXT Pro contract with North Texas SC. Scabin holds an American passport.
TRANSACTION DETAILS
Full Name: Kaka Scabin
Preferred Name: Kaka
Pronunciation: kah-kah SKAH-bean
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Position: Defender
Date of Birth: January 3, 2007 (17)
Birthplace: São Paulo, Brazil
Nationality: Brazilian, American and Italian
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 170 lbs.
Last Club: FC Dallas Academy
Transaction: North Texas SC signs defender Kaka Scabin to an MLS NEXT Pro professional contract through the 2025 season.