Early Life
Birthplace:
Born on November 2, 2000, in the Buduburam refugee camp in Ghana.
Heritage:
Son of Liberian parents who fled the civil war in their homeland.
Relocation to Canada
Immigration:
At age five, Alphonso and his family moved to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, seeking a better life.
Early Challenges:
Faced cultural and linguistic barriers in a new country
Moving to Canada
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In 2005, his family moved to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, seeking a better future.
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Discovered soccer at a young age
, playing in school and community programs.
Early Soccer Development
Joined
Free Footie
, a program for underprivileged kids.
His raw talent
quickly caught the attention
of local coaches.
Vancouver Whitecaps Journey
At
14, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency Program
.
Made his pro debut
for Whitecaps FC 2 at just
15 years old
in the USL.
Promoted to
Vancouver Whitecaps first team
in MLS by age 16.
Becoming a Canadian Star
Gained Canadian citizenship in 2017
and became eligible for the national team.
Became Canada’s youngest-ever goal scorer
at the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Won
Best Young Player
and
Golden Boot
in the tournament.
Move to Bayern Munich
Transferred to Bayern Munich in 2018
for a then-record MLS fee
Transitioned from
a winger to a world-class left-back
under coach Hansi Flick.
Champions League Glory
In
2020, Davies won the UEFA Champions League
with Bayern Munich.
Famous for
his stunning solo run against Barcelona
, assisting a key goal
.
Became
the first Canadian to win the Champions League
.
Humanitarian Work
In
2021, appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
, advocating for refugees.
Uses his platform to
support refugee children and immigrant communities
.
Legacy & Future
Multiple Bundesliga & Champions League winner.
Key player for Canada in
2022 FIFA World Cup
.
Continues to
inspire young athletes worldwide
with his incredible story.
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