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Alphonso Davies

Alphonso Davies is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Bayern Munich and the Canada national team.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Alphonso Davies is a Canadian professional soccer player for Bayern Munich and the Canada national team. Born in a refugee camp in Ghana, he moved to Canada as a child and is now one of the world's top left-backs.

What it is

Alphonso Davies is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a left-back for Bayern Munich and captains the Canada men's national team. He was born in a refugee camp in Ghana and grew up in Edmonton, Alberta.

Why it matters

Davies is one of Canada's most recognizable athletes and a key figure in the national team's rise. His success at Bayern Munich has put Canadian soccer on the global map, inspiring young players across the country.

Key details

Known for his pace and dribbling, Davies developed through the Vancouver Whitecaps academy before moving to Bayern Munich in 2019. He primarily plays left-back but can also play as a winger or wing-back.

In short

  • Born in a refugee camp in Ghana, moved to Canada at age five.
  • Plays for Bayern Munich and captains Canada's national team.
  • Widely regarded as one of the best left-backs in the world.
  • Grew up in Edmonton, Alberta.
Canadian angle

Davies is one of Canada’s most recognizable soccer players and a major figure in the country’s men’s national team. He also grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, making him especially relevant to Canadian readers.

Quick questions

How old is Alphonso Davies?
He was born on November 2, 2000, making him 25 years old.
What position does Alphonso Davies play?
He mainly plays as a left-back, but he has also been used as a winger or wing-back.
Where did Alphonso Davies grow up?
He grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Sources

  1. Canada Soccer — https://canadasoccer.com/profile/5810/alphonso-davies/
    Supports: Date of birth; grew up in Edmonton, Alberta; player profile.
  2. Bundesliga — https://www.bundesliga.com/en/player/alphonso-davies
    Supports: Nationality; date of birth; height; player profile.
  3. FC Bayern Munich — https://fcbayern.com/en/teams/first-team/alphonso-davies
    Supports: Place of birth; nationality; career overview; grew up in Canada.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alphonso_Davies
    Supports: Full name; birth date; positions; move to Canada at age five; Canada captaincy.