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The biography of Alphonso Davies – a talented striker from Canada (Part 1)
Alphonso Davies was born on November 2, 2000. He is a Canadian professional soccer player, playing as a winger and defender. He currently plays for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and is also a member of the Canadian national team.
When Alphonso Davies was 5 years old, his family was accepted to immigrate to Canada. Since then, their lives began with brighter signs. Alphonso Davies ‘parents applied for a job. He went to school like many other children, and here Alphonso Davies’ passion for football flourished.
Football career
Alphonso Davies began his football career when he was admitted to the club’s training facility Saint Nicholas. Not long after practicing here, Alphonso Davies was transferred to the Edmonton Strikers club. This is a team for talented young people who want to pursue professional football.
Four years later, Alphonso Davies was admitted to the youth football academy of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC club. At the age of 15, Alphonso Davies entered the history of the Canadian league. The youngest player to make an official appearance.
Bayern Munich
Since the beginning of January 2019, Alphonso Davies was only 18 years old. The German club Bayern Munich spent $ 11 million recruiting the young Canadian from Vancouver Whitecaps FC. record transfer money for a player under 20 years old playing in the American Major – MLS.
However, in the 2018/19 season, Alphonso Davies’ forte position is the left-wing striker and professionals as well as the audience have yet to see his impression in the color of Bavaria.
But in the 2019/20 season, when many pillars in the defense of Bayern Munich were injured, Alphonso Davies was pulled back to the left-back position and as of now, the boy is. Still living in refugee status became a regular kicker and Lucas Hernadez had to accept the bench.
After a brilliant display in the 3-0 win over Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, Alphonso Davies made all spectators mention their names. Although still knowing only one game can not say too much, but if he can maintain his current form, Alphonso Davies can go further in his football career.