*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 27, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of August 1, 2021
Nicholas Selson Gioacchini (born July 25, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward or winger for Serie A club Como.
Early life and youth soccer
Gioacchini was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to an Italian father and Jamaican mother. He played for Blue Valley Soccer Club when he was young as well as for the Orange Stars.[3] He moved to Parma, Italy at the age of 8. He returned to the United States at the age of 12. The family settled in Bethesda, Maryland, and he played for Bethesda Soccer Club, Cerritos Soccer Academy, D.C. United Academy, Olney Soccer Club, and ESSA Soccer Academy.
Club career
At the age of 15, Gioacchini moved with his family to France.[4][5][6] He joined Paris FC in 2015.[7] On May 14, 2018, Gioacchini signed a two-year contract with Caen.[8] He made his debut for Caen in a 4–2 Ligue 2 win over his former club Paris FC on October 25, 2019, scoring his side's first goal in the 25th minute.[9] He scored another goal against Nancy on December 2, 2019.[citation needed]
On July 20, 2022, it was announced Gioacchini had signed a two-and-a-half year contract, plus an option for another year, with Orlando City of Major League Soccer.[10]
On January 24, 2024, Gioacchini joined Italian club Como for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year-and-a-half contract.[12][13]
International career
Before being cap-tied to the United States, Gioacchini was also eligible to play for Italy and Jamaica.[14] He received his first call up to the senior United States squad for matches against Wales and Panama in November 2020.[15] Gioacchini made his debut for the senior team as a late substitute against Wales on November 12, 2020.[16] He started the next match which was against Panama on November 16, scoring two goals in a 6–2 friendly victory.[17]