Alphonso Davies's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Alphonso Davies.

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

May 18, 2019: First Bundesliga Title

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

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.

2019: Bundesliga Rookie of the Year

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.