Philippe Lincourt-Joseph’s journey to FC Edmonton has taken him to a few different places around the world.

A product of the Montreal Impact Academy, Lincourt-Joseph had to chase his dreams elsewhere following the disbanding of the Impact’s United Soccer League affiliate, FC Montreal.

“I think it’s good to learn from every soccer culture you can,” Lincourt-Joseph suggested. “Once I moved to Europe, I changed my mindset to ‘can I play at this level?’”

The 24-year-old midfielder spent the 2017 season with C.D. Fátima of the Portuguese third division, before his football journey took him to the Middle East, and Oman Professional League side Al-Rustaq SC.

“It was a completely different experience in terms of culture and weather,” said Lincourt-Joseph of his time in Oman. “You obviously have to adapt, but I think I come back here with more confidence, knowledge and experience than before.”

“He’s a player that has been hunting the game and he’s not let anything hold him back,” said FC Edmonton Head Coach and Director of Soccer Operations Jeff Paulus. “He’s experienced games in different countries and cultures, it’s made him hungrier, and he’s got a real good opportunity here.”