{{short description|American soccer player (born 1999)}} {{Use American English|date=December 2019}} {{Use mdy dates|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Christian Cappis | full_name = Christian Jaeger Cappis | image = Christian Cappis NY Red Bulls v FC Dallas 2 May 2026-50 (cropped).jpg | caption = Cappis with FC Dallas in 2026 | height = {{convert|1.85|m|order=flip}} | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|08|13|mf=yes}} | birth_place = Katy, Texas, U.S. | position = Central midfielder | currentclub = FC Dallas | clubnumber = 12 | youthyears1 = 2015–2017 | youthclubs1 = Texans SC Houston | youthyears2 = 2017–2018 | youthclubs2 = FC Dallas | years1 = 2018–2021 | clubs1 = Hobro | caps1 = 62 | goals1 = 1 | years2 = 2021–2024 | clubs2 = Brøndby | caps2 = 49 | goals2 = 6 | years3 = 2023 | clubs3 = → Molde 2 (loan) | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2023 | clubs4 = → Molde (loan) | caps4 = 2 | goals4 = 0 | years5 = 2024–2025 | clubs5 = Viking | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 0 | years6 = 2024 | clubs6 = Viking 2 | caps6 = 2 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2025– | clubs7 = FC Dallas | caps7 = 1 | goals7 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2019 | nationalteam1 = United States U20 | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 2 | pcupdate = July 27, 2025 }}
'''Christian Jaeger Cappis''' (born August 13, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a central midfielder for Major League Soccer club FC Dallas.
== Club career ==
=== FC Dallas === Cappis started to play soccer for academy club, Texans SC. In 2017, his club won the "2016–17 US Developmental Academy U17/18 Championship" with him being named "Central Conference Player of the Year".
As a result of his performance on this tournament, he and Chris Richards, who was also part of the team, were approached by FC Dallas's academy and in the same year, they signed with the club. After several good performances at the Dallas Academy, the club showed interest in sign him a professional contract. However, the move was prevented by MLS due to the Homegrown Player Rule which prevents academy players from signing with clubs far from their native town. As Cappis is from Greater Houston, Houston Dynamo was supposed to have priority in signing the player.<ref name="How MLS stiffed FC Dallas out of signing Chris Cappis">{{cite web|last1=Carrick|first1=Buzz|title=How MLS stiffed FC Dallas out of signing Chris Cappis|url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/soccer/soccer/2018/11/03/mls-stiffed-fc-dallas-signing-chris-cappis|accessdate=February 16, 2019|website=SportsDay|date=November 4, 2018 |archive-date=February 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190217084915/https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/soccer/soccer/2018/11/03/mls-stiffed-fc-dallas-signing-chris-cappis|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="USMNT Weekly Youth Update: The Christian Cappis Saga">{{cite web|last1=Muncy|first1=Alex|title=USMNT Weekly Youth Update: The Christian Cappis Saga|url=https://www.starsandstripesfc.com/usmnt-youth/2018/11/12/18084350/usa-usmnt-weekly-youth-update-christian-cappis|accessdate=February 16, 2019|website=Stars and Stripes FC|date=November 12, 2018 |archive-date=April 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190409044445/https://www.starsandstripesfc.com/usmnt-youth/2018/11/12/18084350/usa-usmnt-weekly-youth-update-christian-cappis|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Hobro === However, instead of signing with any team on MLS, Cappis went to trial with several clubs in Europe. On November 6, 2018, he signed his first professional contract with Danish Superliga team, Hobro IK.<ref name="Former academy player Christian Cappis trialing overseas">{{cite web |last1=Kafai |first1=Arman |title=Former academy player Christian Cappis trialing overseas |url=https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/fc-dallas/former-academy-player-christian-cappis-trialing-overseas/ |website=Pro Soccer USA |accessdate=February 16, 2019 |archive-date=February 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190217030415/https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/fc-dallas/former-academy-player-christian-cappis-trialing-overseas/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="Christian Cappis finds a home at Hobro">{{cite web |last1=Clark |first1=Travis |title=Christian Cappis finds a home at Hobro |url=https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/club-soccer-articles/christian-cappis-finds-a-home-at-hobro_aid45490 |website=Top Drawer Soccer |accessdate=February 16, 2019 |archive-date=February 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190217030224/https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/club-soccer-articles/christian-cappis-finds-a-home-at-hobro_aid45490 |url-status=live }}</ref> On the same day, he debuted for the team in a match against OB at the 2018–19 Danish Cup. Cappis started the game and provided an assist in his team's 4–2 defeat, before he was replaced in the 56th minute by Edgar Babayan.<ref name="USMNT Weekly Youth Update: The Christian Cappis Saga" /><ref name="Resultat Hobro 2-4">{{cite web |title=Resultat Hobro 2–4 |url=https://www.dbu.dk/turneringer_og_resultater/resultatsoegning/LiveScore.aspx?matchid=144588&poolid=282413 |website=Danish Football Association |accessdate=February 16, 2019 |archive-date=November 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181107013035/https://www.dbu.dk/turneringer_og_resultater/resultatsoegning/LiveScore.aspx?matchid=144588&poolid=282413 |url-status=live }}</ref> On February 10, 2019, Cappis debuted in the Danish Superliga when he replaced Martin Mikkelsen at the 88th minute of a match against AC Horsens.<ref name="Hobro 0 - 0 Horsens">{{cite web |title=Hobro 0 – 0 Horsens |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2019/02/10/denmark/superliga/hobro-ik/ac-horsens/2790550/ |website=Soccerway |accessdate=February 16, 2019 |archive-date=February 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190217043150/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2019/02/10/denmark/superliga/hobro-ik/ac-horsens/2790550/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Cappis scored his first goal on March 8, 2020, for Hobro.<ref name="Cappis Debut Goal">{{cite web |title=Christian Cappis Hobro debut Goal |url=https://chasingacup.com/christian-cappis-interview/ |website=Chasingacup.com |date=March 16, 2020 |accessdate=March 16, 2020 |archive-date=March 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210323010617/https://chasingacup.com/christian-cappis-interview/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
At the end of the 2019–20 season, Hobro was relegated to the Danish 1st Division.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=September 3, 2020|title=Report: Cappis wants to leave Hobro this summer|url=https://sbisoccer.com/2020/09/report-cappis-wants-to-leave-hobro-this-summer|access-date=September 7, 2020|website=SBI Soccer|language=en-US|archive-date=January 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119225840/https://sbisoccer.com/2020/09/report-cappis-wants-to-leave-hobro-this-summer|url-status=live}}</ref> In December, Hobro failed to renew Cappis' work permit and lead to Cappis' passport being revoked and at facing deportation form Denmark.<ref name=":0" />
===Brøndby=== Cappis signed a four-year contract with Danish Superliga club Brøndby in February 2021 starting July 1, 2021. He joined the club ahead of the 2021–22 season.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Henry Jr. |first1=Larry |title=Christian Cappis signs with Brondby, will join club this summer |url=https://sbisoccer.com/2021/02/christian-cappis-signs-with-brondby-will-join-club-this-summer |work=SBI Soccer |date=February 7, 2021 |access-date=March 21, 2021 |archive-date=March 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303173249/https://sbisoccer.com/2021/02/christian-cappis-signs-with-brondby-will-join-club-this-summer |url-status=live }}</ref> He made his debut against AGF on July 18, coming on as a second-half substitute for Rezan Corlu in a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{cite web |title=AGF vs. Brøndby - 18 July 2021 - Soccerway |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/07/18/denmark/superliga/agf-aarhus/brondby-if/3510672/ |website=int.soccerway.com |access-date=August 8, 2021 |archive-date=November 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108051833/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/07/18/denmark/superliga/agf-aarhus/brondby-if/3510672/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Nelausen |first1=Raymund |title=Cappis efter BIF-debut: Ville gøre en forskel |url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/cappis-efter-bif-debut-ville-goere-en-forskel/ |work=bold.dk |date=July 19, 2021 |language=da |access-date=August 8, 2021 |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808163920/https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/cappis-efter-bif-debut-ville-goere-en-forskel/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Cappis scored his first goal for Brøndby in a 2–2 draw against Vejle on August 1.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vejle vs. Brøndby - 1 August 2021 - Soccerway |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/08/01/denmark/superliga/vejle-boldklub-elitefodbold-as/brondby-if/3510682/ |website=int.soccerway.com |access-date=August 8, 2021 |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808163920/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/08/01/denmark/superliga/vejle-boldklub-elitefodbold-as/brondby-if/3510682/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Olsen |first1=Krister |title=Cappis reddede Brøndby fra fiasko i Vejle |url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/cappis-reddede-broendby-fra-fiasko-i-vejle/ |work=bold.dk |date=August 1, 2021 |language=da |access-date=August 8, 2021 |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808163919/https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/cappis-reddede-broendby-fra-fiasko-i-vejle/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
On September 1, 2023, Cappis joined Norwegian Eliteserien club Molde on loan for the remainder of the year.<ref>{{cite web |title=Christian Cappis på lån til Molde ut sesongen |url=https://www.moldefk.no/nyheter/christian-cappis-pa-lan-til-molde-ut-sesongen |website=Molde |access-date=20 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901130611/https://www.moldefk.no/nyheter/christian-cappis-pa-lan-til-molde-ut-sesongen |archive-date=September 1, 2023 |language=nb-no |date=September 1, 2023}}</ref> He made just four appearances, totaling 45 minutes of play, before returning to Brøndby at the end of the year.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hoffskov |first1=Ole |title=Vender tilbage til Brøndby IF |url=https://www.tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/superliga/vender-tilbage-til-broendby-if |access-date=20 October 2024 |work=Tipsbladet.dk |date=December 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231215110242/https://www.tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/superliga/vender-tilbage-til-broendby-if |archive-date=December 15, 2023 |language=da}}</ref>
===Viking=== On August 13, 2024, Cappis signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Norwegian Eliteserien club Viking.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cappis klar for Viking: – Et veldig spennende prosjekt |url=https://www.vikingfotball.no/nyheter/cappis-klar-for-viking--et-veldig-spennende-prosjekt |website=Viking |access-date=October 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240814140212/https://www.vikingfotball.no/nyheter/cappis-klar-for-viking--et-veldig-spennende-prosjekt |archive-date=August 14, 2024 |language=nb-no |date=August 13, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Christian Cappis skifter fra Brøndby IF til Viking FK |url=https://brondby.com/nyheder/klub/2024/august/christian-cappis-skifter-fra-brondby-if-til-viking-fk |website=Brøndby IF |access-date=October 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240813085045/https://brondby.com/nyheder/klub/2024/august/christian-cappis-skifter-fra-brondby-if-til-viking-fk |archive-date=August 13, 2024 |language=da |date=August 13, 2024}}</ref>
===Return to FC Dallas=== On July 24, 2025, Cappis returned to his former youth club FC Dallas, signing a contract through 2027 with an option for the 2028 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=FC Dallas Acquires Former FC Dallas Academy Midfielder Christian Cappis |url=https://www.fcdallas.com/news/fc-dallas-acquires-former-fc-dallas-academy-midfielder-christian-cappis |website=FC Dallas |access-date=July 27, 2025 |date=July 24, 2025}}</ref> He made his club debut the following day, appearing as a second-half substitute in a 4–3 MLS defeat to New York City FC.<ref>{{cite web |title=FC Dallas Falls to New York City FC 4-3 |url=https://www.fcdallas.com/news/fc-dallas-falls-to-new-york-city-fc-4-3 |website=FC Dallas |access-date=July 27, 2025 |date=July 26, 2025}}</ref>
==International career== [[File:Christian Cappis.jpg|thumb|upright|Cappis with the United States U20 in 2019]] Cappis was called up to the United States senior squad in January 2020 for a friendly against Costa Rica but did not appear in the match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2020/01/mnt-travel-roster|title=Berhalter Announces 22-Player Travel Roster for Final Prep Ahead of USA-Costa Rica|website=www.ussoccer.com|access-date=October 8, 2020|archive-date=October 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016171855/https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2020/01/mnt-travel-roster|url-status=live}}</ref> He received another call-up in March 2021 for two friendly matches against Jamaica and Northern Ireland, respectively, with both games taking place in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://chasingacup.com/christian-cappis-joins-usmnt-in-march/|title=Christian Cappis joins USMNT March friendlies|website=www.chasingacup.com|date=March 19, 2021 |access-date=March 20, 2021|archive-date=March 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210319231235/https://chasingacup.com/christian-cappis-joins-usmnt-in-march/|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played July 25, 2025}}<ref>{{Soccerway|christian-cappis/491183}}</ref><ref>{{NFF|4040965}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="4"|Hobro IK |{{nowrap|2018–19}} |Danish Superliga |3||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||4{{efn|Appearances in Danish Superliga play-offs}}||0||8||0 |- |2019–20 |Danish Superliga |30||1||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||31||1 |- |2020–21 |Danish 1st Division |25||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||25||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !58!!1!!2!!0!!0!!0!!4!!0!!64!!1 |- |rowspan="5"|Brøndby IF |2021–22 |Danish Superliga |27||4||4||2||6{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in UEFA Europa League}}||0||colspan="2"|—||37||6 |- |2022–23 |Danish Superliga |19||2||1||0||4{{efn|name=UECL|Appearance(s) in UEFA Conference League}}||0||colspan="2"|—||24||2 |- |2023–24 |Danish Superliga |2||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||2||0 |- |2024–25 |Danish Superliga |1||0||0||0||1{{efn|name=UECL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||2||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !49!!6!!5!!2!!11!!0!!0!!0!!65!!8 |- |Molde 2 (loan) |2023 |Norwegian Third Division |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |Molde (loan) |2023 |Eliteserien |2||0||0||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||4||0 |- |rowspan="3"|Viking |2024 |Eliteserien |12||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||12||0 |- |2025 |Eliteserien |14||0||4||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||18||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!0!!4!!1!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!30!!1 |- |Viking 2 |2024 |Norwegian Second Division |2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||2||0 |- |FC Dallas |2025 |MLS |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !139!!7!!11!!3!!13!!0!!4!!0!!167!!10 |}
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==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{Soccerway|christian-cappis/491183}} * {{WorldFootball.net|christian-cappis}} * {{U.S. Soccer player|c/christian-cappis}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Cappis, Christian}} Category:1999 births Category:Living people Category:Men's association football midfielders Category:Sportspeople from Katy, Texas Category:Soccer players from Harris County, Texas Category:American people of Italian descent Category:American men's soccer players Category:American expatriate men's soccer players Category:United States men's youth international soccer players Category:United States men's under-20 international soccer players Category:Hobro IK players Category:Brøndby IF players Category:Molde FK players Category:Viking FK players Category:FC Dallas players Category:Danish Superliga players Category:Danish 1st Division players Category:Eliteserien players Category:Norwegian Second Division players Category:Norwegian Third Division players Category:Major League Soccer players Category:American expatriate sportspeople in Denmark Category:American expatriate sportspeople in Norway Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Denmark Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Norway Category:21st-century American sportsmen