Jonathan Christian David is a professional football player who plays for Ligue 1 club Lille and the Canada national team as a forward. He started playing football for the youth team of Gloucester Dragons SA in 2010. In 2011, he joined the youth team of Ottawa Gloucester SC, where he played for the club’s Hornets team until 2015. In 2016, he then played for the youth team of Ottawa Internationals SC and played until 2018. In 2018, he joined the youth team of Gent and began his career at the club. He made his professional debut on 4 August 2018. Two years later, on 11 August 2020, he joined French side Lille, where he aided in winning one Ligue 1 title and one Trophee des Champions.
On the international level, born in the United States, he represents the Canada national team. He has represented Canada at various age levels. He has represented Canada at U17, U21, and the senior level. He made his senior international team debut for Canada on 9 September 2018 in a CONCACAF Nations League qualifier. In May 2019, he was named in Canada’s final squad for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup where he played all four matches in the tournament as Canada was eliminated to Haiti in the quarter-finals and he also finish the tournament as the Golden Boot winner with six goals. In 2019, he was named the male Canadian Player of the Year.
What is Jonathan David famous for?
- Being a professional football player.
- For playing as a forward for Ligue 1 club Lille.
What nationality is Jonathan David?
Jonathan David was born on 14 January 2000. His birthplace is Brooklyn, New York, United States. His birth name is Jonathan Christian David. He holds Canadian nationality. Likewise, his religion is Christianity and as per his birth date, his zodiac sign is Capricorn. He was born to Haitian parents and moved to Port-au-Prince Haiti when he was three months old. At the age of six, he and his parents emigrated from Haiti to Canada and settled in Ottawa. Growing up, he went to the Francophone public school Ecole secondaire publique Louis-Riel. The name of his father and mother has been kept secret and has not been disclosed yet. He has a sister who happens to be his one and only sibling.
Who did Jonathan David play for?
- He started playing football for the youth team of Gloucester Dragons SA in 2010.
- In 2011, he joined the youth team of Ottawa Gloucester SC, where he played for the club’s Hornets team until 2015.
- In 2016, he then played for the youth team of Ottawa Internationals SC and played until 2018.
- In 2018, he joined the youth team of Gent and began his career at the club. On 4 August 2018, he made his professional debut and scored a goal in stoppage time to salvage a 1-1 draw against Zulte Waregem. On 12 August 2018, he scored two late goals to secure a 4-1 league win against Waasland-Beveren. After scoring five goals in his first five games, Gent signed him to a contract extension through 2022. During his 2018-19 season, he made 43 appearances for the club, scoring 14 goals and providing 5 assists in all the competitions.
- In September 2019, he further extended his contract by a year to 2023. During his 2019-20 season, he made 40 appearances for the club, scoring 22 goals and providing 10 assists in all the competitions.
- Two years later, on 11 August 2020, he joined French side Lille on a five-year contract for the reported fee of €30 million, making him the most expensive Canadian transfer to date. He made his debut for the club on 22 August 2020 in a 1-1 draw against Rennais in their Ligue 1 season opener. After a difficult start to the season, on 22 November 2020, he scored his first goal for the club in a 4-0 victory against Lorient. After going scoreless in his previous seven games, on 17 January 2021, he netted an extra-time winner against Reims to even Lille on points with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the top of the table. On 3 April 2021, he scored the winning goal in a 1-0 away win over PSG, to be Lille’s first away league win over the Parisians since April 1996. On 23 May 2021, he scored a goal in a 2-1 away win over Angers, to win the 2020-21 Ligue 1 with Lille. In his first season, he made 48 appearances for the club, scoring 13 goals and providing 5 assists in all the competitions as he helped Lille to win the Ligue 1 that season.
- On 1 August 2021, he played in a 1-0 win against Pairs Saint-Germain to win the 2021 Trophee des Champions with Lille. On 29 August 2021, he scored his first goal for the season in a 2-1 win against Montpellier.
Jonathan David International Career
- Born in the United States, he represents the Canada national team.
- He has represented Canada at various age levels.
- He has represented Canada at U17, U21, and the senior level.
- He was first identified by the Canadian youth national team program in 2015 after attending several under-15 camps.
- He was then regularly called by Canada U17 camps in the lead-up to the 2017 CONCACAF U17 Championship. He subsequently represented Canada at the tournament and scored a brace against Suriname in the final group game.
- In May 2018, he was called up to the Canadian U21 team for the 2018 Toulon Tournament.
- On 30 August 2018, he received his first senior call-up to Canada for a CONCACAF Nations League qualifier against the US Virgin.
- On 9 September 2018, he made his senior international team debut and also scored his first international goal for Canada, scoring twice in an 8-0 win against US Virgin in a CONCACAF Nations League qualifier.
- In May 2019, he was named in Canada’s final squad for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup where he played all four matches in the tournament as Canada was eliminated to Haiti in the quarter-finals and he also finish the tournament as the Golden Boot winner with six goals.
- On 7 September 2019, after Canada’s 6-0 victory against Cuba, he set the record for most Canada senior international goals in a single year with eight in 2019. For his efforts, he was named the 2019 Canadian Men’s Player of the Year.
- On 8 June 2021, he scored his second hat-trick for Canada in a 4-0 win over Suriname in a 2022 World Cup qualification match.
Honors
- Won the 2020-21 Ligue 1 with Lille.
- Won the 2021 Trophee des Champions with Lille.
Awards
- Won the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup Golden Boot.
- Won the 2019-20 Belgian First Division A Top Scorer.
- Won the 2019 Canadian Men’s Player of the Year.
How much is Jonathan David worth?
He is a very successful footballer and his major source of earning is from his football career. In August 2020, he joined French side Lille on a five-year contract for the reported fee of €30 million, making him the most expensive Canadian transfer to date. The net worth of Jonathan David as of 2022 is believed to be €12.5 million where he received £1.8 million as a yearly salary from his current club. His income is from contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements. His market value is around €50 million. With these massive earnings, he is living a luxurious lifestyle.
Jonathan David’s girlfriend: Who is he dating?
Looking at his personal life, the footballer is focusing on his professional career. He might be dating a beautiful girl at present or might be single. He has not shared any pictures of himself with any girls on his social media accounts. Any updates on his love life will be updated here.
Jonathan David Height, Weight, Size
Jonathan David stands at a height of 1.80m i.e. 5 feet and 11 inches tall. He has a bodyweight of 73kg. Moreover, he has an athletic body build. His eye color is dark brown and his hair color is black. His sexual orientation is straight. His other body measurement such as chest size, biceps size, and waist size is still got to get revealed yet. Overall, he has got a healthy body.
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