# Christian Cappis > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Christian_Cappis > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Christian_Cappis.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Cappis > Source revision: 1354050907 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{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](/source/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](/source/Katy%2C_Texas), U.S. | position = [Central midfielder](/source/Central_midfielder) | currentclub = [FC Dallas](/source/FC_Dallas) | clubnumber = 12 | youthyears1 = 2015–2017 | youthclubs1 = Texans SC Houston | youthyears2 = 2017–2018 | youthclubs2 = [FC Dallas](/source/FC_Dallas) | years1 = 2018–2021 | clubs1 = [Hobro](/source/Hobro_IK) | caps1 = 62 | goals1 = 1 | years2 = 2021–2024 | clubs2 = [Brøndby](/source/Br%C3%B8ndby_IF) | caps2 = 49 | goals2 = 6 | years3 = 2023 | clubs3 = → [Molde 2](/source/Molde_FK_2) (loan) | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2023 | clubs4 = → [Molde](/source/Molde_FK) (loan) | caps4 = 2 | goals4 = 0 | years5 = 2024–2025 | clubs5 = [Viking](/source/Viking_FK) | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 0 | years6 = 2024 | clubs6 = [Viking 2](/source/Viking_FK_2) | caps6 = 2 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2025– | clubs7 = [FC Dallas](/source/FC_Dallas) | caps7 = 1 | goals7 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2019 | nationalteam1 = [United States U20](/source/United_States_men's_national_under-20_soccer_team) | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 2 | pcupdate = July 27, 2025 }} '''Christian Jaeger Cappis''' (born August 13, 1999) is an American professional [soccer](/source/Association_football) player who plays as a [central midfielder](/source/central_midfielder) for [Major League Soccer](/source/Major_League_Soccer) club [FC Dallas](/source/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](/source/Chris_Richards_(soccer)), who was also part of the team, were approached by [FC Dallas](/source/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](/source/MLS) due to the [Homegrown Player Rule](/source/Homegrown_Player_Rule_(Major_League_Soccer)) which prevents academy players from signing with clubs far from their native town. As Cappis is from [Greater Houston](/source/Greater_Houston), [Houston Dynamo](/source/Houston_Dynamo) was supposed to have priority in signing the player.{{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}}{{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}} === 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](/source/Danish_Superliga) team, [Hobro IK](/source/Hobro_IK).{{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 }}{{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 }} On the same day, he debuted for the team in a match against [OB](/source/Odense_Boldklub) at the [2018–19 Danish Cup](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_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](/source/Edgar_Babayan).{{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 }} On February 10, 2019, Cappis debuted in the Danish Superliga when he replaced [Martin Mikkelsen](/source/Martin_Mikkelsen) at the 88th minute of a match against [AC Horsens](/source/AC_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 }} Cappis scored his first goal on March 8, 2020, for Hobro.{{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 }} At the end of the 2019–20 season, Hobro was relegated to the [Danish 1st Division](/source/Danish_1st_Division).{{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}} In December, Hobro failed to renew Cappis' work permit and lead to Cappis' passport being revoked and at facing deportation form Denmark. ===Brøndby=== Cappis signed a four-year contract with [Danish Superliga](/source/Danish_Superliga) club [Brøndby](/source/Br%C3%B8ndby_IF) in February 2021 starting July 1, 2021. He joined the club ahead of the 2021–22 season.{{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 }} He made his debut against [AGF](/source/Aarhus_Gymnastikforening) on July 18, coming on as a second-half substitute for [Rezan Corlu](/source/Rezan_Corlu) in a 1–1 draw.{{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 }}{{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 }} Cappis scored his first goal for Brøndby in a 2–2 draw against [Vejle](/source/Vejle_Boldklub) on August 1.{{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 }}{{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 }} On September 1, 2023, Cappis joined Norwegian [Eliteserien](/source/Eliteserien) club [Molde](/source/Molde_FK) on loan for the remainder of the year.{{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}} He made just four appearances, totaling 45 minutes of play, before returning to Brøndby at the end of the year.{{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}} ===Viking=== On August 13, 2024, Cappis signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Norwegian Eliteserien club [Viking](/source/Viking_FK).{{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}}{{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}} ===Return to FC Dallas=== On July 24, 2025, Cappis returned to his former youth club [FC Dallas](/source/FC_Dallas), signing a contract through 2027 with an option for the 2028 season.{{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}} He made his club debut the following day, appearing as a second-half substitute in a 4–3 [MLS](/source/Major_League_Soccer) defeat to [New York City FC](/source/New_York_City_FC).{{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}} ==International career== [[File:Christian Cappis.jpg|thumb|upright|Cappis with the [United States U20](/source/United_States_men's_national_under-20_soccer_team) in 2019]] Cappis was called up to the [United States](/source/United_States_men's_national_soccer_team) senior squad in January 2020 for a friendly against Costa Rica but did not appear in the match.{{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}} 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.{{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}} ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played July 25, 2025}}{{Soccerway|christian-cappis/491183}}{{NFF|4040965}} {| 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](/source/Hobro_IK) |{{nowrap|[2018–19](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_Danish_Superliga)}} |[Danish Superliga](/source/Danish_Superliga) |3||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||4{{efn|Appearances in Danish Superliga play-offs}}||0||8||0 |- |[2019–20](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_Danish_Superliga) |Danish Superliga |30||1||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||31||1 |- |[2020–21](/source/2020%E2%80%9321_Danish_1st_Division) |[Danish 1st Division](/source/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](/source/Br%C3%B8ndby_IF) |[2021–22](/source/2021%E2%80%9322_Br%C3%B8ndby_IF_season) |Danish Superliga |27||4||4||2||6{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [UEFA Europa League](/source/UEFA_Europa_League)}}||0||colspan="2"|—||37||6 |- |[2022–23](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Br%C3%B8ndby_IF_season) |Danish Superliga |19||2||1||0||4{{efn|name=UECL|Appearance(s) in [UEFA Conference League](/source/UEFA_Conference_League)}}||0||colspan="2"|—||24||2 |- |[2023–24](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Br%C3%B8ndby_IF_season) |Danish Superliga |2||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||2||0 |- |[2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_Br%C3%B8ndby_IF_season) |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](/source/Molde_FK_2) (loan) |[2023](/source/2023_Norwegian_Third_Division) |[Norwegian Third Division](/source/Norwegian_Third_Division) |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[Molde](/source/Molde_FK) (loan) |[2023](/source/2023_Molde_FK_season) |[Eliteserien](/source/Eliteserien) |2||0||0||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||4||0 |- |rowspan="3"|[Viking](/source/Viking_FK) |[2024](/source/2024_Viking_FK_season) |Eliteserien |12||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||12||0 |- |[2025](/source/2025_Viking_FK_season) |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](/source/Viking_FK_2) |[2024](/source/2024_Norwegian_Second_Division) |[Norwegian Second Division](/source/Norwegian_Second_Division) |2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||2||0 |- |[FC Dallas](/source/FC_Dallas) |[2025](/source/2025_FC_Dallas_season) |[MLS](/source/Major_League_Soccer) |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !139!!7!!11!!3!!13!!0!!4!!0!!167!!10 |} {{notelist}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{Soccerway|christian-cappis/491183}} * {{WorldFootball.net|christian-cappis}} * {{U.S. Soccer player|c/christian-cappis}} {{FC Dallas squad}} {{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 --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Christian Cappis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Cappis) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Cappis?action=history)). 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