Alphonso Davies is a Canadian professional soccer player known for his top speed, dribbling ability and versatility on the field.
Born in Ghana as a Liberian refugee, he has become one of the best full-backs in the world.
Davies plays as a left-back or winger for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and represents the Canada national team. His remarkable skills and service have earned him the nickname “The bird runs long distance“ .
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- Full name: Alphonso Boyle Davies
- Nickname: Roadrunner
- Date of birth: November 2, 2000
- Age: 23 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Buduburam, Ghana
- Nationality: Canadian
- Occupation: Professional soccer player
- Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
- Parents: Debeah Davies (father) and Victoria Davies (mother)
- Siblings: Six siblings
- Relationship Status: Dating
- Partner: Jordyn Huitema
- Children: None
- Net worth: $3 million
Early life and education
Alphonso Davies, now 23, was born on November 2, 2000 in Buduburam, a refugee camp in Ghana. He is the fourth of six children.
His parents, Debeah and Victoria Davies, originally lived in Monrovia, the capital of Liberia. However, they were forced to flee during the Second Liberian Civil War, which displaced hundreds of thousands of Liberians. In 2005, the Davies family immigrated to Canada, eventually settling in Edmonton.
At the age of 14, Davies made the important decision to move to Vancouver on his own. He joined the Whitecaps FC Residency program, where he was able to further develop his soccer skills.
As part of the program, he attended Burnaby Central Secondary School. In June 2017, he received Canadian citizenship, transitioning from a Liberian citizen to a proud Canadian.
Personal life
In September 2017, Davies began a relationship with fellow Canadian Jordyn Huitema. Huitema is a forward for Paris Saint-Germain and the Canadian women’s national team.
In September 2019, Davies was fined €20,000 for arriving late to Bayern training after visiting Huitema in Paris.
By June 2020, French media reported that Davies wanted Huitema to sign for Bayern’s women’s team.
On 22 May 2022, Davies announced on social media that he and Huitema had ended their relationship.
Career
Davies’ football journey began when he joined Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s boarding program in 2015 at the age of 14.
He showed his talent and quickly attracted the attention of the club. In 2016, he made his professional debut with Whitecaps FC 2, the club’s USL team.
Davies made a splash when he became the youngest player to sign a USL contract at the age of 15 years and 3 months.
He scored his first professional goal in May 2016, setting a record as the youngest goalscorer in USL history.
His outstanding performances earned him a place in the first team of Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Davies made his MLS debut in July 2016, becoming the second youngest player in the league.
He continued to make significant contributions, scoring goals and assisting his teammates. Davies’ talent did not go unnoticed as he attracted attention from European clubs such as Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool.
In July 2018, it was announced that Davies would join Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich. He finished the 2018 MLS season with Vancouver and officially joined Bayern in January 2019.
Davies made his Bundesliga debut as a substitute in January 2019 and scored his first goal for Bayern in March 2019.
Since then, he has become a key player for the club, demonstrating his versatility at both left-back and winger.
Davies played a key role in Bayern’s success in the 2019-20 season, helping the team win the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal.
He also played a key role in Bayern’s UEFA Champions League triumph, as they won a historic treble. Davies’ performances earned him recognition as the Bundesliga Rookie of the Year for the 2019-20 season.
Net worth
Alphonso Davies has an estimated net worth of $6.1 million.
His lucrative contract with Bayern Munich and various sponsorship deals contribute to his financial success.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @alphonsodavies
- Twitter Username: @alphonsodavies
