Alphonso Davies, born and raised in Ghana on 2 November 2000 (age 24), has made a name for himself in professional football as a diligent defender, primarily operating as a left back. Standing at 5ft 11in (1.81m) tall, and weighing 11st 4lb (72kg), Davies dominates the pitch with his zealous athleticism. He is currently an integral part of the Bayern Munich squad, wearing the number 19 jersey. In addition to his club commitments, Davies proudly represents the Canada national team at an international level.
According to Transfermarkt, Davies boasts an impressive market value of approximately £42.5m. He is under contract with Bayern Munich until 2030, with just over five and a half years left on his contract.
Davies started his professional football journey as a trainee at Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS in the USA in January 2015. He first broke into the first team in the 2016 season, making eight appearances. He quickly established his importance to the squad, making 26 appearances in the 2017 season, and improved performance was evident in the 2018 season when he made 31 appearances and scored eight goals.
Davies's talents were recognised internationally when he was transferred from Vancouver to Bayern Munich for a fee of around £9m in January 2019. His inaugural season at Bayern saw Davies make six appearances and score one goal. Since then, Davies's importance at the club has only grown. Over the next five seasons, he made a consistent number of appearances and has a modest scoring record.
A key component of Davies’s career so far has been his participation in various tournaments. He marked his participation in the Champions League 2023 - 2024 season by scoring one goal in seven starts and made three substitute appearances. During the 2024 season, Davies represented Canada in the Copa America, where he made five starts and one substitute appearance. In the Champions League 2024 - 2025 season for Bayern Munich, he was instrumental in securing the team's advancement with one goal in six starts and one substitute appearance.
