20 Jonathan David
Jonathan David, 2000-01-14, Forward for Canada, plays for Lille. 55 international caps, 28 goals. Part of Canada's 2026 World Cup Group B squad.
Biography
Lille forward and one of Canada's all-time top scorers. Currently plying his trade at Lille, a clinical forward, Jonathan David possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Canada's primary attacking threat. Has earned 55 international caps, scoring 28 goals — a remarkable scoring rate. Set to compete with Canada at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 2 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
He went on to win the 2020–21 Ligue 1 title in his debut season before leaving in 2025 as the club's third all-time top goalscorer.
In 2025, David was named the 2024–25 CONCACAF Men's Player of the Year.
Having made his debut for Canada in September 2018, he became his country's all time top goalscorer in November 2024.
Raised in the Franco-Ontarian community of East Ottawa, he played for several local youth clubs before moving to Belgium in 2018, where he recorded his professional debut for Gent.