Football Rising Stars: Alphonso Davies

Meet the superstar player nicknamed the Roadrunner.

Alphonso Davies’s inspirational journey has taken him from a refugee camp in Ghana to footballing stardom in Germany with Bayern Munich. His career is only just beginning, and he’s already one of the most recognised footballers in the game.

Not only that, but his determination, hard work and unmatched ability have also made him one of Canada’s very few footballing idols. About the Football Rising Stars series:Football Rising Stars dives into the incredible journeys of the world’s best young players.

Featuring fresh talents from all around the world, this series covers their unique rise – from playing football in the park to performing in front of capacity crowds on the biggest stage and in the biggest leagues.