Alphonso Boyle Davies is a Canadian professional soccer player who currently plays as a left-back or winger for the German Bundesliga club FC Bayern Munich and the Canadian men’s national soccer team. He is considered one of the best full-backs in modern international football due to his speedy counterattacks, dribbling, blocking, and creativity. Alphonso Davies is the first Canadian youth soccer player to be selected as an ambassador for the United Nations’ International Refugee Agency, UNHCR.
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Early age:
Alphonso Davies was born on 2nd November 2022 to Liberian parents in Buduburam, a refugee camp in the African country of Ghana. Alphonso Davies is the fourth youngest of six siblings. His father, Debia Davis, and his mother, Victoria Davis, originally lived in Monrovia, the capital of Liberia. During the Second Liberian Civil War in 2005, Davis’ father and mother fled Monrovia and eventually settled in Edmonton, Canada.
Davies joined the Whitecaps FC residency in 2015 at the age of 14 after playing for prestigious football clubs such as Edmonton International and Edmonton Strikers. 15-year-old young footballer Alphonso Davies moved alone to the city of Vancouver to participate in the residency program of Canadian football club Whitecaps FC. Davies attended Burnaby Central Secondary School as part of Whitecaps FC’s residency program. Davies became a Canadian citizen on 6 June 2017.
Playing career:
| Club career |
Vancouver Whitecaps 2:
Alphonso Davies signed with the United Soccer League famous team Whitecaps FC 2 on 23rd February 2016. This made Davies, aged 15 years and 3 months, the youngest Canadian footballer to sign a USL contract. Davies made his professional football debut for Whitecaps FC 2 in April 2016. On May 15, Davis scored his first professional goal in the United Soccer League, making him the youngest goalscorer in USL soccer history at the young age of 15 years and 6 months.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC:
On 15 July 2016, Davies signed a contract with MLS famous team Vancouver Whitecaps from 2015 to 2018. Davis was the youngest player in Major League Soccer. Davis made his Major League Soccer debut on July 16, just one day after signing his contract. In September 2016, Davies scored his first goal in injury time against American football club Sporting Kansas City in the 2016–17 CONCACAF Champions League. Davis played eight matches in the 2016 MLS season for the Vancouver Whitecaps. He also played 4 matches in the Canadian Championship and three matches in the CONCACAF Champions League. After his excellent performance in the MLS, Davies was scouted by famous English clubs including Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool. In 2017, he was named among the 60 best young football talents in the world.
In the 2018 MLS opener against the Montreal Impact, Davies scored a great goal and assisted Kei Kamara‘s goal. Then on June 10, 2018, he scored a goal against American Football Club Orlando City. Due to this his team Vancouver Whitecaps won by a 5-2 margin. Davis scored two goals and provided two assists in a 4–2 win over Minnesota United on July 29. Davies scored two goals against the Portland Timbers in his last match in a Whitecaps jersey on 28 October.
FC Bayern Munich:
On July 25, 2018, the Vancouver Whitecaps announced that they had agreed to a multi-million-dollar transfer of Davis to German Bundesliga club and 6-time Champions League winning team Bayern Munich.
Davies began his first training session in a Bayern jersey on 22 November 2018. On 12 January, Davies made his debut in the Bayern jersey. Davies made his Bundesliga debut on 27 January against German football team VFB Stuttgart. Davies came on as a second-half substitute for Kingsley Coman in that match. On 17 March he scored his first goal in a Bayern jersey against Mainz 05. In that match, Bayern Munich won 6-0. He is the first Canadian international footballer to score for Bayern.
Bayern Munich beat their arch-rivals RB Leipzig 3–0. As a result, Davies won his first DFB-Pokal in 2019 in Bayern’s jersey. He made his debut in Europe’s prestigious UEFA Champions League against Greek club Olympiacos on November 6, 2019. Bayern coach Niko Kovač started Davies in the left-back position due to long-term injuries to Sule and Lucas Hernández. On 25 February 2020, Davies assisted Robert Lewandowski in a 3–0 away win against English football club Chelsea in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
In April 2020, Bayern Munich and the Football Association agreed to extend Davies’ contract until 2025. Davies was named the Bundesliga Rookie of the Year for his outstanding performances in a Bayern jersey during the 2019–20 season. On 23 August, he played in the Champions League final in Bayern’s jersey against French football club Paris Saint-Germain. In this exciting match, Bayern won their sixth Champions League with a 1–0 margin of victory, making Davies the first Canadian football player to win the Champions League.
| International career |
As a Liberian native, Davis was originally eligible to play on the Liberia national football team roster. Davies became a Canadian citizen on 6 June 2017. As a result, Davies was cleared to play for the Canadian national football team. The 16-year-old Davies made his debut for Canada’s men’s senior team in a friendly match against the Curacao football team, making him the youngest footballer to play for Canada.
On June 27, Davis was named to Canada’s final 23-man squad for the 2017 Gold Cup. In the first match of that tournament, Davies scored two great goals against French Guiana in Canada’s jersey. As a result, Canada won 4-2. These two goals make him the youngest goalscorer in the history of Gold Cup football.
In October 2019, Davis helped Canada to a 34-year win over their arch-rivals United States. On October 13, 2021, in a 2022 World Cup qualifier against the Panamanian national soccer team, Davis scored a memorable goal. Davis and Canada then officially qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup after 36 years with a 4–0 win over Jamaica.
Personal life:
Davis was in a relationship with Canadian women’s soccer player Jordyn Huitema. Huitema has been playing since 2017 as a forward for the famous French club Paris Saint-Germain and Canada’s women’s national team. Apart from football, Davis is a fan of the NHL club Edmonton Oilers.
Alphonso Davies is the first Canadian youth soccer player to be selected as an ambassador for the United Nations’ International Refugee Agency, UNHCR.
Football career statistics:
| Club Level |
| Years | Team | Appearances | Goals |
| 2016 | Vancouver Whitecaps 2 | 11 | 2 |
| 2016-2018 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 65 | 8 |
| 2018-2019 | FC Bayern Munich II | 6 | 0 |
| 2019-present | FC Bayern Munich | 91 | 5 |
| National Level |
| Years | Team | Appearances | Goals |
| 2016 | Canada U-17 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | Canada U-20 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-present | Canada | 34 | 12 |
Playing style:
Davies primarily plays in an attacking full-back position on the left flank. This Canadian talented football star can play in all three positions of wing-back, left midfielder, or winger due to his explosive speed counterattack, dribbling, creativity, and creative crossing ability.
Conclusion:
Alphonso Davies is considered one of the best full-backs in modern international football due to his speedy counterattacks, dribbling, blocking, and creativity. On October 13, 2021, in a 2022 World Cup qualifier against the Panamanian national soccer team, Davis scored a memorable goal. Davis and Canada then officially qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup after 36 years with a 4–0 win over Jamaica.
Alphonso Davies and his country are ready to grab the FIFA World Cup in 2022 on Qatari soil.
FAQ:
What is the full name of Alphonso Davies?
Alphonso Boyle Davies is the full name of Alphonso Davies
Alphonso Davies plays in which position?
Davies primarily plays in an attacking full-back position on the left flank. This Canadian talented football star can play in all three positions of wing-back, left midfielder, or winger due to his explosive speed counterattack, dribbling, creativity, and creative crossing ability.
How Davies got Canada’s citizenship?
Alphonso Davies was born on 2nd November 2022 to Liberian parents in Buduburam, a refugee camp in the African country of Ghana. Alphonso Davies is the fourth youngest of six siblings. His father, Debia Davis, and his mother, Victoria Davis, originally lived in Monrovia, the capital of Liberia. During the Second Liberian Civil War in 2005, Davis’ father and mother fled Monrovia and eventually settled in Edmonton, Canada. Davies became a Canadian citizen on 6 June 2017. As a result, Davies was cleared to play for the Canadian national football team.