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Alphonso Davies

Alphonso Davies is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Bayern Munich and the Canada national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Alphonso Davies is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Bayern Munich and the Canada national team. Born in a refugee camp in Ghana, he moved to Canada as a child and is widely recognized as one of the world’s top left-backs. He is one of Canada’s most recognizable soccer players and a major figure in the country’s men’s national team.

Early life

Davies was born in Buduburam, Ghana, and later moved to Canada as a child. Public sources identify Edmonton, Alberta, as the place where he grew up.

Club career

He developed through Canadian youth systems and played for Vancouver Whitecaps FC before joining Bayern Munich in 2019. At Bayern, he has mainly been used at left-back.

International career

Davies has represented Canada at senior international level since 2017 and has served as captain. He is one of the country’s most prominent players.

Playing style

He is known for his pace, dribbling, and attacking runs from defence. Sources often describe him as one of the best left-backs in world football.

Key facts

  • Born in Buduburam, Ghana, in a refugee camp to Liberian parents.
  • Moved to Canada with his family when he was five years old.
  • Grew up in Edmonton, Alberta.
  • Has played primarily as a left-back, though he has also been used as a winger or wing-back.
  • Represents and captains the Canada national team.
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Canadian context

Davies is one of Canada’s most recognizable soccer players and a major figure in the country’s men’s national team. He also grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, making him especially relevant to Canadian readers.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Alphonso Davies?
He was born on November 2, 2000, which makes him 25 years old.
What position does Alphonso Davies play?
He mainly plays as a left-back, but he has also been used as a winger or wing-back.
What is Alphonso Davies' net worth?
His net worth is not consistently reported by authoritative football or club sources, so a reliable verified figure is not available here.
Is Alphonso Davies injured?
I do not have a verified current injury status from the provided sources.
How many goals has Alphonso Davies scored for Canada?
The provided sources do not give a current verified total for Canada goals.
Where did Alphonso Davies grow up?
He grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

References

  1. Canada Soccer — https://canadasoccer.com/profile/5810/alphonso-davies/
    Supports: Date of birth; grew up in Edmonton, Alberta; player profile.
  2. Bundesliga — https://www.bundesliga.com/en/player/alphonso-davies
    Supports: Nationality; date of birth; height; player profile.
  3. FC Bayern Munich — https://fcbayern.com/en/teams/first-team/alphonso-davies
    Supports: Place of birth; nationality; career overview; grew up in Canada.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alphonso_Davies
    Supports: Full name; birth date; positions; move to Canada at age five; Canada captaincy.