Kyle Bekker isn't going anywhere.
The 34-year-old captain has signed a multi-year contract with Forge FC, entering his 7th season with the club.
Oh captain my captain ??
— Forge FC (@ForgeFCHamilton) January 13, 2025
Kyle Bekker is back for more on a multi-year deal!
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The midfielder is a Canadian Premier League original, having joined before the inaugural season started in 2019.
Bekker ranks second on Forge FC's all-time appearances leaderboard, trailing only Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson. He has featured in 182 matches across all competitions, contributing 22 goals and 29 assists for the Hamilton side.
The 34-year-old has won an impressive six titles with Forge FC, captaining the team to four Canadian Premier League championships in 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023, as well as securing two CPL Shields in 2021 and 2024.
Bekker won the league's Player of the Year award in 2020, also being nominated in 2019, 2022 and 2024.
"Kyle has been the heart and soul of Forge FC since the very beginning," said Forge head coach Bobby Smyrniotis in the club's official press release. "His leadership on and off the pitch has been a cornerstone of our club’s identity and success. Kyle’s unwavering commitment to the growth of Forge and the sport in our community continues to inspire us. We look forward to achieving even greater heights together in the years ahead."
