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Jonathan David

Jonathan David is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Juventus and the Canada national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jonathan David is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Juventus and the Canada national team. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 2000, he is Canada’s all-time leading men’s scorer. He has also won major individual awards in CONCACAF and from Canada Soccer.

Early life

David was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 2000 and later moved with his family to Haiti before settling in Ottawa, Ontario. He began playing organized soccer in Ottawa and developed through youth football in Canada.

Club career

David became a professional in Europe and played for Gent and Lille before transferring to Juventus in 2025. His time at Lille established him as one of the most productive Canadian scorers in European club football.

International career

David made his senior debut for Canada in 2018. By 2024 he had become Canada’s all-time leading men’s goal scorer, and he has featured in major tournaments including the FIFA World Cup.

Playing style

He is listed as a forward or centre-forward and is known for his scoring output. Sources also note that he can operate in advanced attacking roles.

Key facts

  • Born in Brooklyn and raised in part in Haiti and Ottawa, Ontario.
  • Plays primarily as a forward, with sources listing him as a centre-forward or forward.
  • Joined Juventus in 2025 after a five-year spell at Lille.
  • Became Canada’s all-time top men’s goalscorer in November 2024.
  • Has won Canada Soccer Men’s Player of the Year multiple times and the 2024–25 CONCACAF Men’s Player of the Year award.
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Canadian context

Jonathan David is one of Canada’s most prominent men’s soccer players and the country’s all-time leading men’s international goalscorer. He has become a major figure in Canadian football coverage and national team history.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jonathan David?
Jonathan David is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Juventus and the Canada national team.
How old is Jonathan David?
He was born on 14 January 2000, which makes him 26 years old as of July 2026.
What position does Jonathan David play?
He plays as a forward, often listed more specifically as a centre-forward.
Which club does Jonathan David play for?
He plays for Juventus.
How many goals has Jonathan David scored?
He had scored 36 goals for Canada at the time of the cited 2025 report, and he became Canada’s all-time top men’s scorer in November 2024. His club totals have continued to change, so a single all-time total depends on the date used.
Is Jonathan David Canadian?
Yes. He represents Canada internationally and is listed by major football sources as Canadian.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_David
    Supports: Canadian forward; all-time top Canadian men's goalscorer by November 2024; awards and international career milestones.
  2. Canada Soccer — https://canadasoccer.com/profile/6522/jonathan-david/
    Supports: Date of birth, birthplace, upbringing in Ottawa, nationality, position, and Canada career details.
  3. UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/clubs/players/250102035--jonathan-david/
    Supports: Date of birth, country, club position as forward, and current club association.
  4. CBC Sports — https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/jonathan-david-italy-juventus-1.7575450
    Supports: Juventus transfer, age, and Canada all-time scoring status at time of report.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/273499/jonathan-david
    Supports: Current club Juventus, position forward, date of birth, and nationality Canada.