Aimé Mabika eager to prove he deserves more chances at TFC
"It's difficult, but it is part of the process. It’s part of being a professional," the defender said of his lack of playing time.
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It wasn’t supposed to be this way for Aimé Mabika.
Just before the MLS primary window closed in April, 2023, Toronto FC acquired the native of Zambia in a trade from Inter Miami in a move that he’d hoped would kickstart his MLS career.
Mabika started off in a strong fashion as he helped TFC bolster their back line with some solid displays. At six-feet-six and 214 pounds, he was a towering presence and appeared to have the ability to cover space behind when his team stepped up in attack.
But Mabika's positive form didn't last long as he dropped off a cliff after that and came under fire following a string of lacklustre performances both in MLS and the Leagues Cup.