Davies Biography
Davies Biography – Alphonso Boyle Davies, born on November 2, 2000, is a professional footballer, currently showcasing his talents as a left-back and winger for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga and represents the Canadian national team.
Renowned worldwide for his extraordinary skills, he is often hailed as among the world’s greatest players and one of the greatest North American players ever. His incredible speed, dribbling ability, and innovative play earned him the nickname “The Roadrunner”.
Davies became the first player born in the 2000s to compete in a Major League game. He moved to Bayern in January 2019 from MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps FC on a contract that runs until 2023, earning the record MLS transfer fee. Davies has been honored as the Bundesliga Player of the Year for the 2019–20 season.
During this time, he helped the team win the continental trophy by winning the Bundesliga, UEFA Champions League and DFB-Pokal. His hit performances have confirmed him as a finalist for the 2020 Golden Man Awards.
Born to Ghanaian parents who fled Liberia as refugees, Davies immigrated with his family to Canada when he was 5. He obtained Canadian citizenship in June 2017 and was originally from Liberia.
He made his debut for the Canadian national team that month, as its youngest player. Furthermore, he scored two goals in the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup match against French Guiana, making several appearances. Furthermore, he was later named the CONCACAF Men’s Player of the Year for 2021 and 2022.
Davies also made history by making his World Cup debut in 2022. He is widely known as a professional player and the face of Canadian soccer. In addition, he holds the distinction of being the first player and Canadian to become a representative of the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR.
Davies Profile
- Full name – Alphonso Boyle Davies
- Date Of Birth – November 2, 2000
- Age – 23 Years old
- Birthday place – Davies was born in Buduburam
- Nationality – Ghana
- State Of Origin – Unknown
- Occupation – footballer
- Net Worth – $25 million
Davies Early Life And Education
Davies was born in Buduburam, a refugee camp in Ghana, to Liberian immigrant parents. He was the fourth youngest of six siblings. His parents fled Monrovia during Liberia’s second civil war, which displaced hundreds of thousands of people.
In 2005, the family moved to Canada and settled in Edmonton. At 14, Davies traveled to Vancouver alone to join the Whitecaps FC Residency program. He attended Burnaby Central Secondary School as part of that program. He was granted Canadian citizenship on June 6, 2017, after previously being a citizen of Liberia.
Davies attended St. Nicholas Catholic High School in the Edmonton Catholic School District. His school football team-mate Onesphore Hamis recalled that although football was his passion, the language posed a challenge.
Chernoh Fahnbulleh, another classmate and another Liberian immigrant, noted that although Davies could speak English, it was not fluent. Growing up in Edmonton, Davies initially got involved in organizing soccer through Free Footie, an after-school tournament for inner-city elementary students who face financial or transportation challenges. After stints with Edmonton Internationals and Edmonton Strikers, Davies joined the Whitecaps FC Residency program in 2015 at the age of 14 years old.
Davies Age
Davies is 23 Years old born on November 2, 2000
Davies Personal Life
Davies began having an affair with Jordyn Huitema, a goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain and the Canadian national team, in September 2017. In September 2019, he was fined €20,000 because of it missed Bayern’s training session as he visited Huitema in Paris.
In June 2020, there were reports in the French press suggesting that Davies wanted Huitema to join Bayern’s women’s squad. However, Davies announced their separation on social media on May 22, 2022. In addition, Davies supports the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees as an envoy.
In April 2020, he participated in a virtual tournament to raise funds for the institution, playing with colleague Asmir Begović, who also arrived in Canada as a refugee. Outside of football, Davies is a fan of the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers. He is also involved with Edmonton BTB SC as a club ambassador, the team he played for as a teenager.
Davies International Career
Despite being born in Liberia, Davies participated in several training camps for the Canadian Under-15 and Under-18 teams in 2014 and 2015. On March 17, 2016, he was selected for the Canada Under-20 squad for a friendly against England is -2 Later that year, in November, Davies joined an under-17 Canada squad and scored a goal against Jamaica.
His contributions earned him the 2016 title of Canadian U17 Men’s Player of the Year. His exceptional performance saw him win the Canadian Under-17 Men’s Championship for the second year in a row in 2017.
Originally born from Liberia, Davies was granted Canadian citizenship on June 6, 2017, allowing him to play for the Canadian national team. He made his debut at just 16 years old, becoming the youngest player to represent Canada. Davies has been instrumental in Canada’s performances at various tournaments, including the Gold Cup, the CONCACAF Confederation of Nations, and the FIFA World Cup. Despite setbacks such as injuries and health issues, Davies remained a top player in Canada, showcasing his talent and determination on the field.
Davies Club Career
Whitecaps FC 2
Joining the Vancouver Whitecaps FC during their 2016 MLS preseason tour, Davies officially signed with Whitecaps FC 2 of the USL on February 23, 2016. His signing was a milestone as he became the youngest player ever to belong to the USL sign the contract, only 15 years and 3 months.
Making his debut for Whitecaps FC 2 in August 2016, Davies was only 15 years and 5 months old at the time. In one of his most impressive feats, on May 15, 2016, he won his first professional title, setting a record as the youngest goalkeeper in the USL in history, achieving the feat at 15 years and 6 months. Davies continued to impress, scoring two goals in 11 games during the 2016 season.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Davies initially joined the Whitecaps in 2016 as a Canadian on a short-term deal. He made his debut on June 1 against Ottawa Fury FC and started the following season in Vancouver. Later in July 2016, Davies signed a contract until 2018 with options for 2019 and 2020.
He became the youngest professional player to play Major League Soccer at the time. Davies made his MLS debut on July 16, 2016, making his CONCACAF debut in September of that year.
Throughout 2016, he played in several MLS, Canadian Championships, and CONCACAF championship games. In 2017, he continued his performance, playing and scoring for the New York Red Bulls and Tigress UANL in the CONCACAF Champions League semi-finals and playoffs.
After showing his potential in his MLS debut, Davies has caught the attention of top European clubs such as Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool. In 2017, he was recognized as one of the top 60 players in the world.
In the 2018 season, Davies contributed significantly, scoring his first MLS goal and providing assists in various matches. He was also selected to the MLS All-Star roster and received accolades as the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Player of the Year and Goal of the Year. In his last game in Vancouver, Davies scored both goals in a 2-1 win over the Portland Timbers.
Bayern Munich
On July 25, 2018, Vancouver announced a deal for Davies to join Bayern Munich for millions of dollars. Davies remains in Vancouver through the end of the 2018 MLS season before officially joining Bayern in January 2019. The move comes with a base salary of $13.5 million, with optional bonuses a total of $22 million, a record for MLS at the time.
Davies began training with Bayern in November 2018, made his debut in January 2019, before making his debut in March 2019. He has been the youngest player to feature for Bayern since Roque Santa Cruz, and the first Canadian to do so.
In the following seasons, Davies played a key role in Bayern’s success, as he won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal in 2019 and the UEFA Champions League in 2020 extending his contract until 2025.
Davies Net Worth
Davies has an estimated net worth of $25 million.
