Edmonton-raised star Alphonso Davies named Canada Soccer player of the year

Bayern Munich star and national men’s team anchor Alphonso Davies was named Canada Soccer player of the year on Wednesday.

Davies, who had five goals and eight assists for Canada this year, earned the award for the third time in four seasons.

READ MORE: Alphonso Davies’ return to Edmonton for World Cup qualifiers ‘makes people believe’

The 21-year-old from Edmonton featured in 13 international matches for Canada in 2021. He scored a highlight-reel goal in October against Panama in a CONCACAF World Cup qualifying match in Toronto.

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Davies also won a third straight Bundesliga title as well as the FIFA Club World Cup with Bayern Munich.

READ MORE: Alphonso Davies returns home to Edmonton to lead Canada closer to World Cup berth

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Jonathan David finished second in the voting by Canadian coaches and media members. Cyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan and Stephen Eustaquio were also considered.

READ MORE: Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David dazzle as Canada advances in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying

Canada Soccer will name an award co-winner from the women’s national team on Friday.

Also Wednesday, the federation said that deputy general secretary Joe Guest will step down at the end of the month.

He spent 16 years in senior leadership roles within the organization.

Watch below: Some Global News videos about Alphonso Davies.

1:42 Alphonso Davies’ return to Edmonton for World Cup qualifiers ‘makes people believe’

• Alphonso Davies’ return to Edmonton for World Cup qualifiers ‘makes people believe’
• Alphonso Davies prepares for World Cup qualifying matches in Edmonton
• Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies makes history in Champions League
• Alphonso Davies talks about his history with hockey
• Interview with Edmonton-raised soccer star Alphonso Davies
• Free Footie founder proud of Edmonton soccer star Alphonso Davies: ‘This kid was something special’
• Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies tells FIFA World Congress of his dream ahead of 2026 World Cup vote
• From civil war in Liberia to Canada’s U-20 soccer team

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