J.C. Ngando

A midfielder with a knack for creativity in the final third, J.C. Ngando was selected fifth overall by Whitecaps FC in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft from the University of North Carolina Greensboro.

Prior to the draft, Ngando signed an MLS Generation adidas contract with the league.

COLLEGE

'22: Ngando recorded four goals and a team-leading 14 assists as he started all 23 of his appearances for University of North Carolina Greensboro in 2022. The midfielder received recognition for his performances by being named the South Conference Player of the Year, while also being selected to both the NCAA Division I All American First Team and All-South Region First Team.

'21: In 2021, Ngando started 14 of his 15 appearances for the Spartans, scoring five goals and adding eight assists. He was also named the South Conference Freshman of the Year, was selected to the All-Region Third Team and the College Soccer News All-Freshman Second Team.

YOUTH

Born in Douala, Cameroon, Ngando moved to France at the age of seven and went on to play for Paris FC II and Amiens SC II.