Nicholas Prasad


Nicholas Prasad is a Canadian-born Fijian footballer who plays as a defender for Bischofswerdaer FV 08 in the Regionalliga.

Personal life

Prasad was born in Edmonton, Alberta to Fijian parents.

Career

Vancouver Whitecaps

In 2011, Prasad joined the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy. A year later he made his senior debut with the Reserve Squad.
In 2014, Prasad appeared for USL PDL side Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23.

Seattle Redhawks

In 2014, Prasad signed a letter of intent to play NCAA Division I college soccer at Seattle University. Prasad was a starter in all 4 years of eligibility.

SpVgg Bayreuth

In 2018, Prasad signed a one-year deal with Regionalliga side SpVgg Bayreuth.

Tulsa Roughnecks

On July 16, 2019, Prasad signed with USL Championship side Tulsa Roughnecks.

Bischofswerdaer FV 08

In January 2020, Prasad signed for Regionalliga Nordost side Bischofswerdaer FV 08.

International Career

In 2019, Prasad was called into the Fiji national football team for friendlies against New Caledonia and Mauritius. On March 18, 2019 he made his debut against New Caledonia and recorded an assist in the game. Prasad has been a regular in Christophe Gamel's side since his debut. In 2019, he was selected for the 2019 Pacific Games. Fiji won a bronze medal.