Nicolas Chateau, a 22-year-old Canadian striker, plays for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in MLS. Known for his flair and striking ability, Nicolas hails from Ottawa and developed his skills with West Ottawa S.C before excelling at St John’s University, where he led the nation in scoring with 14 goals in his senior year. Drafted 74th overall by the Vancouver Whitecaps, Nicolas made a remarkable start to his professional career as he led the Vancouver Whitecaps 2 with 9 goals and 4 assists in 20 games, making his MLS debut against CF Montreal on July 7th, 2024. He has now signed a multi-year contract with the first team.