Alphonso Davies, born on the 2nd of November, 2000 (now 24 years old), hails from Ghana. He has carved out a reputation for himself as a defender, with a particular prowess on the left-hand side of the pitch. He currently belongs to the top-tier German team, Bayern Munich, where he wears the number 19 jersey with pride. Standing tall at 5ft 11in (1.81m) and weighing a solid 11st 4lb (72kg), Davies also turns out for the Canadian national team.
According to Transfermarkt, Davies' estimated market worth is around £41.5 million. His contract with Bayern Munich is set to conclude on the 30th of June, 2030, providing him with another 5 years and 4 months to enrich his Bavarian association.
Alphonso Davies' transition into the world of professional football saw him join the Vancouver Whitecaps, an MLS team from the USA, as a trainee in January 2015. Recognizing his potential, the Whitecaps offered him a debut in the 2016 season, during which he featured 8 times for the first team in league matches. As Davies gained more field experience, his appearances increased to 26 fixtures in the 2017 season. Eventually, in the 2018 season, he became a regular starter and made impressive statistics of 31 appearances and 8 goals.
Davies' performances attracted the attention of Bundesliga giants, Bayern Munich, who took him aboard in 2019 at a noteworthy fee of around £9m. During his debut season (2018-2019) in Germany, Davies saw limited first-team action, featuring in merely 6 league matches, but managed to get on the scoresheet once. His playing time significantly increased in the next season (2019-2020), where he played 29 matches and netted 3 goals. This trend continued, showcasing Davies' growing importance for the German side.
In the following seasons single; 2020-2021, he played 23 times and scored once; 2021-2022, he appeared in 22 matches; 2022-2023, he played 26 matches and scored once; 2023-2024, he played 29 games and secured two goals; and in the current season (2024-2025), Davies appeared 18 times on the pitch and scored once. His efponso efforts also led to him participating in several prestigious tournaments, such as the Champions League 2023-2024 (1 goal in 7 starts, 3 appearances as a substitute), Copa America 2024 for Canada (5 starts, 1 appearance as a substitute), and Champions League 2024-2025 (2 goals in 8 starts, 1 appearance as a substitute).
Undeniably, Alphonso Davies has journeyed a remarkable trajectory from Vancouver to Munich while leaving a lasting trail in the world of football. Here's looking forward to more captivating performances from this remarkable defensive stalwart.
