History of Alphonso Davies in Timeline

Alphonso Davies is a Canadian professional soccer player renowned as one of the world's best full-backs. Currently playing for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga and captaining the Canada national team, he is versatile, playing as a left-back, winger, and wing-back. Davies is nicknamed "the Roadrunner" because of his exceptional pace, dribbling skills, and creative playmaking abilities on the field.

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1986: Historical Context: Previous World Cup Qualification

In 1986, it was the last time Canada had managed to qualify for the World Cup before the team qualified again in 2022.

November 2, 2000: Alphonso Davies' Birth

On November 2, 2000, Alphonso Boyle Davies, the Canadian professional soccer player, was born.

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2005: Emigration to Canada

In 2005, Alphonso Davies and his family emigrated to Canada, eventually settling in Edmonton.

2015: Joins Whitecaps FC Residency

In 2015, at the age of 14, Alphonso Davies joined the Whitecaps FC Residency after playing for Edmonton Internationals and Edmonton Strikers.

February 23, 2016: Signs with Whitecaps FC 2

On February 23, 2016, Alphonso Davies signed with Whitecaps FC 2 in the USL, becoming the youngest player to sign a USL contract at 15 years, 3 months old.

March 17, 2016: Canada U-20 Call-Up

On March 17, 2016, Alphonso Davies was called up to the Canada under-20 squad for a friendly against England under-20.

April 2016: Professional Debut

In April 2016, Alphonso Davies made his professional debut for Whitecaps FC 2 at the age of 15 years, 5 months.

May 15, 2016: First Professional Goal

On May 15, 2016, Alphonso Davies scored his first professional goal, becoming the youngest goal scorer in USL history at 15 years, 6 months.

June 1, 2016: First Team Debut

On June 1, 2016, Alphonso Davies made his first team debut for the Whitecaps in the first leg of the Canadian Championship against Ottawa Fury FC.

July 15, 2016: Signs First Team Contract

On July 15, 2016, Alphonso Davies signed a first team contract with the Whitecaps through 2018, with options for the 2019 and 2020 seasons, becoming the youngest active player in Major League Soccer.

July 16, 2016: MLS Debut

On July 16, 2016, Alphonso Davies made his Major League Soccer (MLS) debut, becoming the second youngest player to play in MLS.

September 2016: First Goal and Youngest Starter

In September 2016, Alphonso Davies scored his first goal for the first team in the CONCACAF Champions League against Sporting Kansas City and became the second youngest starter in MLS history.

October 2, 2016: Starts Against Seattle Sounders FC

On October 2, 2016, Alphonso Davies started against rival club Seattle Sounders FC, earning a penalty kick.

November 2016: Canada U-17 Camp

In November 2016, Davies attended a Canada under-17 camp, where he scored against Jamaica.

March 2017: Desire to Represent Canada

In March 2017, Alphonso Davies stated his desire to represent Canada.

June 6, 2017: Canadian Citizenship Achieved

On June 6, 2017, Alphonso Davies officially received his Canadian citizenship, marking the end of his status as a Liberian national.

June 13, 2017: Senior Team Debut

On June 13, 2017, Alphonso Davies debuted for the Canadian senior team in a friendly game against Curaçao at the age of 16. This appearance made him the youngest player to ever play for the national team.

June 2017: Canadian Citizenship and National Team Debut

In June 2017, Alphonso Davies obtained Canadian citizenship and became the youngest player to appear for the Canada national team.

July 7, 2017: First International Goals and Victory

On July 7, 2017, in Canada's first match of the 2017 Gold Cup, Alphonso Davies scored twice in a 4–2 victory over French Guiana. These goals made him the youngest goalscorer in both Gold Cup and Canadian history.

September 2017: Relationship with Jordyn Huitema Began

In September 2017, Davies began a relationship with fellow Canadian Jordyn Huitema, a forward for Paris Saint-Germain and the Canada women's national team.

2017: Interest from European Clubs

Following his early MLS appearances, in 2017 Alphonso Davies attracted interest and was scouted by European clubs, and was named one of the 60 best young soccer talents in the world.

2017: CONCACAF Champions League Quarter-Finals

In the 2017 season, Alphonso Davies played in both legs against New York Red Bulls and Tigres UANL in the CONCACAF Champions League quarter-finals and semi-finals respectively, scoring in a 2–0 win over New York Red Bulls.

June 10, 2018: Goal and Three Assists vs. Orlando City SC

On June 10, 2018, Alphonso Davies scored a goal and got three assists in a 5–2 win over Orlando City SC.

June 29, 2018: MLS All-Star

On June 29, 2018, Alphonso Davies was included in the MLS All-Star roster for the 2018 MLS All-Star Game on August 1 against Juventus.

July 25, 2018: Transfer Agreement with Bayern Munich

On July 25, 2018, Vancouver announced that it had agreed to a multi-million-dollar transfer of Alphonso Davies to Bundesliga club Bayern Munich, with Davies seeing out the 2018 MLS season with Vancouver.

November 21, 2018: First Training Session with Bayern

On November 21, 2018, Alphonso Davies had his first training session with Bayern Munich.

January 12, 2019: Bayern Munich Debut

On January 12, 2019, Alphonso Davies debuted for Bayern Munich against Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Telekom Cup championship finale, which Bayern won on penalties.

January 2019: Davies joins Bayern Munich

In January 2019, Alphonso Davies joined Bayern Munich from Vancouver Whitecaps FC, an MLS side, on a contract lasting until 2023 for a then-record MLS transfer fee.

May 18, 2019: First Bundesliga Title

On May 18, 2019, Alphonso Davies won his first Bundesliga title as Bayern finished two points above Dortmund.

May 30, 2019: Named to 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup Squad

On May 30, 2019, Alphonso Davies was named to the Canada squad for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

September 2019: Fined for Arriving Late to Practice

In September 2019, Davies was fined €20,000 for arriving late to a Bayern practice after visiting Huitema in Paris.

October 2019: Led Canada to First Win Over US in 34 Years

In October 2019, Alphonso Davies played a key role in Canada's first win over the United States in 34 years. He scored the opening goal in their CONCACAF Nations League match, which ended 2–0, becoming Canada’s youngest goalscorer in CONCACAF Nations League at 18 years and 10 months.

November 6, 2019: UEFA Champions League Start

On November 6, 2019, Alphonso Davies made his first UEFA Champions League start in a 2–0 victory against Olympiacos.

2019: Bundesliga Rookie of the Year

Alphonso Davies was named Bundesliga Rookie of the Year for the 2019–20 season.

February 25, 2020: Champions League Performance Praised

On February 25, 2020, Alphonso Davies set up Robert Lewandowski's goal in a 3–0 away win over Chelsea in the Champions League. His performance was widely praised, solidifying his reputation as a world-class left back.

April 2020: Contract Extension with Bayern Munich

In April 2020, Bayern Munich and Davies agreed to a contract extension to 2025, adding two years onto his existing contract.

April 2020: Virtual Soccer Match for UNHCR

In April 2020, Davies, as an ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, played a virtual soccer match against Asmir Begović to raise money for the agency.

June 2020: Potential Huitema Signing with Bayern

By June 2020, French press were aware that Davies might be interested in having Huitema sign with Bayern's women's side.

June 16, 2020: Bundesliga Title and Record-Breaking Speed

On June 16, 2020, Davies featured for Bayern against Werder Bremen, securing Bayern Munich their eighth consecutive league title. Davies broke the record for the fastest speed clocked in the Bundesliga at 36.51 km/h.

August 14, 2020: Assists Against Barcelona

On August 14, 2020, Alphonso Davies assisted Joshua Kimmich's goal against Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals.

2020: Golden Boy Award Finalist

In 2020, Alphonso Davies' outstanding performances led him to be a finalist for the Golden Boy award.

2020: Youngest Goal Scorer in USL Record Ends

In 2020, the record Alphonso Davies held for being the youngest goal scorer in USL history ended.

February 11, 2021: FIFA Club World Cup Win

On February 11, 2021, Davies played in a 1–0 win over Tigres UANL in the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup Final.

July 2021: Ruled out of 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup Due to Injury

In July 2021, Alphonso Davies was named to the Canada squad for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup, but he suffered an ankle injury on July 9, two days before Canada's opening match, which ruled him out of the competition.

October 13, 2021: Highlight Reel Goal Against Panama

On October 13, 2021, in a World Cup qualifying match against Panama, Alphonso Davies scored a notable goal. He made an 80-yard run to keep the ball in play, reaching a top speed of 37.1 km/h (23.1 mph).

November 2021: Key Role in World Cup Qualifying Win Over Mexico

In November 2021, in his hometown of Edmonton, Alberta, Alphonso Davies played a key role in Canada's 2–1 World Cup qualifying win over Mexico.

2021: CONCACAF Men's Player of the Year

In 2021, Alphonso Davies was named CONCACAF Men's Player of the Year.

January 5, 2022: Tests Positive for COVID-19

On January 5, 2022, Davies tested positive for COVID-19, prompting further tests by Bayern.

May 2022: Called Up to Canada Squad After Myocarditis Absence

In May 2022, Alphonso Davies was called up to the Canada squad for two CONCACAF Nations League matches and a friendly, marking his return after a myocarditis-related absence.

May 22, 2022: Confirmed Split from Jordyn Huitema

On May 22, 2022, Alphonso Davies confirmed on social media that he and Jordyn Huitema had split up.

November 2022: 2022 FIFA World Cup: Penalty Miss and Historic Goal

In November 2022, Alphonso Davies was part of Canada's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. On November 23, he missed a penalty against Belgium. Four days later, he scored Canada's first-ever goal at the FIFA World Cup in the match against Croatia.

2022: CONCACAF Men's Player of the Year

In 2022, Alphonso Davies was named CONCACAF Men's Player of the Year.

2022: Myocarditis and Twitch Commentary

In 2022, Davies missed the final two international windows due to mild myocarditis. His Twitch commentaries on the games, especially his reaction to Canada's World Cup qualification, attracted media attention.

March 4, 2023: 100th Bundesliga Appearance

On March 4, 2023, Davies made his 100th Bundesliga appearance in Bayern's 2–1 victory over VfB Stuttgart.

June 2023: 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals

In June 2023, Davies was named to the final 23-man squad for Canada ahead of the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals. Despite a hamstring injury, Davies scored a goal in the semi-final victory against Panama. Canada lost the tournament final against the United States 2-0.

May 8, 2024: First Champions League Goal

On May 8, 2024, Alphonso Davies scored his first Champions League goal in the semi-final second leg against Real Madrid.

June 6, 2024: Captained Canada for the First Time

On June 6, 2024, Davies captained Canada for the first time in a friendly against the Netherlands.

September 2024: First Win on American Soil Since 1957

In a September 2024 friendly in Kansas City, Kansas, Davies captained Les Rouges to a 2–1 win against the United States, their first on American soil since 1957.