Alphonso Davies Quotes

Alphonso Davies

Profession : Footballer

Birth : November 2, 2000

I came out as a winger, I played as a winger a couple of games.

Alphonso Davies

It was different being in a billet home, living with other families. At first, I was really shy, but then when you start connecting and talking to your family, you develop a bond with them and they make it easier for you.

Alphonso Davies

I have a lot of people that are down to earth around me.

Alphonso Davies

We came to Canada as refugees from Africa and worked hard for everything we have. I think my life can show people that a lot is possible if you stay true to yourself and don't let yourself be led astray.

Alphonso Davies

I am really excited to be called into Canada Soccer's men's national team.

Alphonso Davies

I didn't really think I was really good, I was just playing the game because I enjoyed playing it with my friends. Then once I started playing organized soccer, parents, coaches and other teammates were telling me to keep going and that I could become something so I started believing it.

Alphonso Davies

Gareth Bale is an absolutely fantastic player who has achieved so much and won many trophies.

Alphonso Davies

This is what you dream about as a footballer: playing with the best and against the best in Europe.

Alphonso Davies

You might have read some stuff about me sometime in the last few years. Like when I was 15: Davies becomes second-youngest player to play in MLS. Or when I was 17: Davies makes record-breaking transfer to Bayern Munich. I guess it must have looked like I was always going to make it. But that's not how it was. Or at least that's not how it felt.

Alphonso Davies

Canada's known as a hockey country and now we've proven that we can also play football as well.

Alphonso Davies

I'm being told I've become an inspiration to a lot of young soccer players in Edmonton and to me, that's just awesome.

Alphonso Davies

I arrived in Europe with so many dreams and already Bayern have helped me achieve many of them.

Alphonso Davies

It's changed big-time 'cause now I wanna go out, have fun with my friends, but I gotta also take in that I'm playing at the MLS level and I have to represent the club. I can't go out and fool around, cause trouble anymore.

Alphonso Davies

I'm a little bit nervous, but life comes with challenges and I'm ready to take on this one. To be able to sign for a club like Bayern Munich, it's exciting stuff.

Alphonso Davies

I want to stay in Germany and with Bayern for as long as possible.

Alphonso Davies

When I was growing up, I felt like no one gave Canadians a chance. And now that they see we have quality in Canada and it's amazing to see.

Alphonso Davies

I have to keep pushing and keep striving, and also keep being me on the field.

Alphonso Davies

I am overwhelmed and I am glad I can make my parents proud by becoming a Canadian citizen. It has been a long journey becoming a Canadian citizen.

Alphonso Davies

When I was younger, soccer was my life. I always wanted to play.

Alphonso Davies

When I was younger Canada took me in. Being able to represent my country in a World Cup would be an amazing experience.

Alphonso Davies