History of Alphonso Davies in Timeline

Alphonso Davies is a professional soccer player celebrated for his exceptional speed, dribbling skills, and creative play. He currently plays as a left-back for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga and serves as the captain of the Canada national team. Widely considered one of the best full-backs globally, Davies's impressive pace has earned him the nickname "the Roadrunner."

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1986: Canada Qualifies for the World Cup

Canada qualified for the 2022 World Cup, their first qualification since 1986.

November 2, 2000: Alphonso Davies' Birth

On November 2, 2000, Alphonso Boyle Davies was born. He is now a professional soccer player known for playing left-back for Bayern Munich and captaining the Canada national team.

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2005: Emigration to Canada

In 2005, Alphonso Davies and his family emigrated to Canada, eventually settling in Edmonton after fleeing Liberia due to the Second Liberian Civil War.

2014: Canada Under-15 Camp

In 2014, Alphonso Davies was called to numerous Canada under-15 camps.

2015: Canada Under-18 Camp

In 2015, Alphonso Davies was called to numerous Canada under-18 camps.

2015: Joined 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: Signed 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 Under-20 Squad 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 old.

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: Signed 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 MLS debut, becoming the second youngest player to play in MLS.

September 2016: First Goal for First Team

In September 2016, Alphonso Davies scored his first goal for the first team in the 2016–17 CONCACAF Champions League against Sporting Kansas City, sending the club through to the knockout round. He also became the second youngest starter in MLS history that month.

October 2, 2016: Start Against Seattle Sounders FC

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

November 2016: Canada Under-17 Camp

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

March 2017: Desire to Represent Canada

In March 2017, Alphonso Davies expressed his dream to represent Canada in an interview.

June 6, 2017: Canadian Citizenship

On June 6, 2017, Alphonso Davies received Canadian citizenship, having previously been 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, becoming 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 Gold Cup Goals

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

September 2017: Started Relationship with Jordyn Huitema

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

2017: Scouted by European Clubs

In 2017, following his early MLS appearances, Alphonso Davies attracted interest from European clubs including Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool and was named one of the 60 best young soccer talents in the world.

2017: CONCACAF Champions League Quarter-Finals and Semi-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, in which he scored in a 2–0 win over New York Red Bulls.

June 10, 2018: Goal and Three Assists Against 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 Selection

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 an agreement for the multi-million-dollar transfer of Alphonso Davies to Bayern Munich, with Davies finishing the 2018 MLS season with Vancouver.

November 21, 2018: First Training Session with Bayern Munich

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

2018: Contract Through 2018

Alphonso Davies signed a first team contract with the Whitecaps through 2018 on July 15, 2016.

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 of the MLS on a contract that was to last 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 squad for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

September 2019: Fined for Arriving Late to Practice

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

October 2019: Scored Opening Goal against the United States

In October 2019, Alphonso Davies scored the opening goal in the CONCACAF Nations League match against the United States, helping Canada secure their first win against the United States in 34 years. The match ended 2-0.

November 6, 2019: First 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 for the 2019–20 Season

Davies was named the Bundesliga Rookie of the Year for the 2019–20 season. The Bundesliga Rookie of the Year Award was presented on June 16, 2020.

2019: Contract Option for 2019

On July 15, 2016, Alphonso Davies signed a first team contract with the Whitecaps through 2018, with options for the 2019 season.

February 25, 2020: Champions League Assist vs. Chelsea

On February 25, 2020, Alphonso Davies assisted Robert Lewandowski's goal in a 3–0 away win over Chelsea in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League. His performance was highly praised, solidifying his reputation as a world-class left back.

April 2020: Contract Extension with Bayern Munich

In April 2020, Alphonso Davies agreed to a contract extension with Bayern Munich to 2025.

April 2020: Played Virtual Soccer Match for UNHCR

In April 2020, Alphonso 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: Interest in Huitema Joining Bayern's Women's Side

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

June 16, 2020: Eighth Consecutive League Title and Speed Record

On June 16, 2020, Alphonso Davies featured for Bayern against Werder Bremen in a game they won 1–0, securing Bayern Munich their eighth consecutive league title. Davies was sent off in the 79th minute, but not before breaking the record for the fastest speed clocked in the Bundesliga at 36.51 km/h (22.69 mph).

August 14, 2020: Champions League Quarter-Final Assist Against Barcelona

On August 14, 2020, Alphonso Davies assisted Joshua Kimmich's goal against Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals, which Bayern Munich won 8–2.

2020: Davies' youngest goal scorer in USL history Record Held until 2020

Alphonso Davies' record as the youngest goal scorer in USL history, set on May 15, 2016, was held until 2020.

2020: Third Place for 2020 Golden Boy Award

Davies finished in third place for the 2020 Golden Boy award, behind Erling Haaland and Ansu Fati.

2020: IFFHS World Youth Team

In 2020, Alphonso Davies was listed on the 2020 IFFHS World Youth Team and finished 3rd in voting for the 2020 Golden Boy award.

2020: Golden Boy Award Finalist

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

2020: Contract Option for 2020

On July 15, 2016, Alphonso Davies signed a first team contract with the Whitecaps through 2018, with options for the 2020 season.

February 11, 2021: FIFA Club World Cup Win

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

July 2021: Named to Canada Squad but Suffers Ankle Injury

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

October 13, 2021: Scores Highlight Reel Goal Against Panama

On October 13, 2021, in a World Cup qualifying match against Panama, Alphonso Davies scored a notable goal, running 80 yards to keep the ball in play, reaching a top speed of 37.1 km/h.

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

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

December 2021: Received Booster Shot

In December 2021, Alphonso Davies received his booster shot against COVID-19, being fully vaccinated.

2021: CONCACAF Men's Player of the Year

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

January 5, 2022: Positive COVID-19 Test

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

May 2022: Called Up to Canada Squad

In May 2022, Alphonso Davies was called up to the Canada squad for two CONCACAF Nations League matches and a friendly.

May 22, 2022: Confirmed Split with Jordyn Huitema

On May 22, 2022, Alphonso Davies confirmed on social media that he and Jordyn Huitema had ended their relationship.

November 2022: 2022 FIFA World Cup

In November 2022, Davies was named to Canada's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In Canada's first match of the tournament against Belgium on November 23, he failed to score an early penalty. Four days later, he scored Canada's first ever goal at the FIFA World Cup in the match against Croatia.

2022: Scored Canada's First Ever World Cup Goal

In 2022, Alphonso Davies scored Canada's first ever World Cup goal.

2022: CONCACAF Men's Player of the Year Again

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

2022: Missed International Windows Due to Myocarditis

In 2022, Davies missed the final two international windows due to mild myocarditis, but his Twitch commentaries on the remaining games garnered media attention.

March 4, 2023: 100th Bundesliga Appearance

On March 4, 2023, Alphonso Davies made his 100th Bundesliga appearance in Bayern's 2–1 victory over VfB Stuttgart, becoming the youngest non-German to reach that milestone for Bayern Munich.

June 2023: 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals

In June 2023, Alphonso Davies was named to the final 23-man squad for Canada ahead of the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals. Canada advanced to the tournament final against the United States, their first tournament final in 23 years, but would lose 2–0 to the Americans.

2023: Original contract lasting until 2023

Alphonso Davies had an original contract lasting until 2023 when he joined Bayern Munich in January 2019 from MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps FC

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, granting his team a 1–0 away lead, before conceding two late goals and losing 4–3 on aggregate.

June 6, 2024: Captained Canada for the First Time

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

September 2024: Captained Les Rouges to Victory

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.

November 2024: Davies Withdraws from Tie Against Suriname

In November 2024, Davies withdrew from Canada's tie against Suriname in the 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals due to match fatigue.

February 4, 2025: Contract Extension Until 2030

On February 4, 2025, Alphonso Davies extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 2030.

February 2025: Davies Signs New Contract with Bayern Munich

In February 2025, Alphonso Davies signed a new contract with Bayern Munich, extending his stay with the club until June 2030.

February 19, 2025: Equalizer Against Celtic

On February 19, 2025, Davies scored a 94th-minute equalizer against Celtic in the Champions League round of 16 match, enabling Bayern to progress 3-2 on aggregate.