HUNTSVILLE — The latest Huntsville City Football Club signee brings a taste of Chicago with a dash of Paris and Italy to the Rocket City.
Christian Koffi, a 24-year-old midfielder, sports a pedigree that includes AC Fiorentina of Serie A and the Chicago Fire of MLS as he joins an HCFC roster with new and returning players, as well as players under contract with parent Nashville SC and from the Nashville SC Academy.
“Christian is an exciting attacker who we are delighted to bring to Huntsville,” said Matt Cairns, Huntsville City FC director of soccer operations. “His style of play will quickly get the fans off their seat, and we are confident in him being a fantastic addition to the team.”
Koffi comes to the Rocket City after spending the 2024 season with MLS NEXT Pro side Chicago Fire II making 29 appearances and 22 starts.
He recorded five assists and scored two goals, including one on June 16 against the Boys in Blue at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium. Koffi also made two appearances for MLS side Chicago Fire in Leagues Cup 2024.
A native of Paris, France, Koffi played at Club de Fútbol Intercity of the Spanish Primera Federación, the third tier of Spanish football, where he made eight appearances.
Before that, played with Italian side AC Fiorentina of Serie A. In Italy, Koffi played 58 matches scored eight goals for Fiorentina Primavera. He also spent time on loan with Serie C side Cesena Football Club, Serie B club Como 1907, and French side FC Sète.
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