Jonathan David is a Canadian professional footballer who now plays for LOSC Lille in France. Learn more about his nationality, net worth, stats, and family.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name | Jonathan David |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 Years |
| Nick Name | The Canadian Pearl and The Iceman |
| Birth Name | Jonathan Christian David |
| Birth Date | 2000-01-14 |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Football Player |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Birth Nation | United States |
| Place Of Birth | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Height | 5 ft. 11 inches |
| Weight | 73kg |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend | N/A |
| Net Worth | €12.5 Million |
| Salary | £1.8 Million |
Jonathan David Biography
Jonathan David was born in New York City on January 14, 2000 (age 23) to Haitian parents and relocated to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, when he was three months old. He and his parents immigrated from Haiti to Canada when he was six years old and resided in Ottawa. David attended the Francophone public school École secondaire publique Louis-Riel as a child. He attributes his success to this: “It helped to constantly have the ball at my feet when I was at Louis Riel.”
David started playing organized soccer at the age of 10 with the Gloucester Dragons SA of Ottawa. He joined Ottawa Gloucester SC a year later, where he played for the Hornets squad until 2015. He joined Ottawa Internationals SC in 2016. David grew up never watching soccer in Canada or Major League Soccer. He had no ambition to play professionally in the United States. Instead, he was only concerned with playing professionally in Europe.
Jonathan David Height, Weight
Jonathan David is 1.80m tall, which translates to 5 feet and 11 inches. He weighs 73 kg. He also has a well-built athletic body. His eyes are a dull brown, and his hair is black. His sexual orientation is straight. His additional bodily measurements, such as chest size, biceps size, and belly size, are yet to be revealed. He has a healthy physique in general.
Career
- David joined Gent of Belgium in January 2018. On August 4, 2018, he made his professional debut against Zulte Waregem, scoring a goal in stoppage time to rescue a 1-1 tie. Only five days after making his league debut, David came in as a second-half replacement in a Europa League Third Round Qualifier against Jagiellonia Biaystok, scoring in the 85th minute to seal his team’s 1-0 victory.
- Three days later, Jonathan David extended his scoring run by coming in as a 71st-minute replacement and scored two late goals to seal a 4-1 league victory over Waasland-Beveren. Gent signed David to a contract deal until 2022 after he scored five goals in his first five games.
- In September 2019, he extended his contract by another year, through 2024. Gent chairman Ivan de Witte said in the January 2020 transfer window that there was strong interest in David from larger teams, with his worth estimated at €20 million.
- Lille announced the signing of Jonathan David on a five-year deal on August 11, 2020. David was said to have cost €30 million, making him the most expensive Canadian transfer to date. On August 22, he made his competitive debut for Lille against Rennes in the Ligue 1 season opening. After a rough start to the season, David scored his first goal for Lille against Lorient on November 22, hitting the game-winning goal in a 4-0 triumph.
- After going scoreless in his previous seven games, David scored in extra time against Reims to tie LOSC on points with PSG atop the standings. David scored as Lille beat Bordeaux 3-0 on February 3, 2021. Continuing his hot streak, David scored his first career Ligue 1 brace on February 7 against Nantes. After only scoring two goals in the first half of the 2020-21 season, David’s brace was his fifth in as many games.
- On April 3, 2021, he scored the game-winning goal in Lille’s 1-0 away triumph against Paris Saint-Germain, the club’s first away league win over PSG since April 1996.
- Jonathan David scored the game-winning goal in Lille’s 2-1 away victory against Anger on May 23. David concluded his first season with 13 league goals, 11 of which came after the turn of the year. This includes a late victory against PSG at the Parc des Princes and a late double against Marseille, establishing himself as a crucial component of Lille’s championship chase and one of the league’s most in-form players.
- Jonathan David was discovered by the Canadian young national team program in 2015 after attending multiple under-15 camps, and he was often called up to Canada under-17 camps leading up to the 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship. David went on to represent Canada in the tournament, scoring a hat trick against Suriname in the final group game. David was called up to the Canadian Under-21 squad for the 2018 Toulon Tournament in May 2018.
- Tab Ramos called David up to the United States under-20 squad in 2018. He refused the offer in order to concentrate on his club career and represent Canada.
Senior position - On August 30, 2018, Jonathan David got his first senior call up to Canada for a CONCACAF Nations League qualification against the United States Virgin Islands. On September 9, he made his senior debut, starting and scoring twice in an 8-0 triumph.
- On May 30, 2019, David was chosen to be on the final team for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He scored a hat-trick in Canada’s 7-0 triumph against Cuba in the tournament’s final group game. Despite Canada’s quarter-final loss to Haiti, David finished the tournament as the Golden Boot winner with six goals.
- David broke the record for most Canada senior international goals in a single year with eight in 2019, during Canada’s 6-0 victory against Cuba on September 7, 2019. He was selected as the 2019 Canadian Men’s Player of the Year for his achievements.
Jonathan David’s Net Worth
Jonathan David’s net worth is believed to be in the $4 million range as of February 2024. His salary is roughly $120,000, and his primary source of income is his football career. Jonathan David’s prosperous beginnings have given him opulent living and flashy automobiles. He is one of Canada’s most influential young players.
Brand Endorsement
Jonathan David is sponsored by Adidas. Nikos Mavromaras, his agent and the youngster’s father figure, assisted him in securing the hefty arrangement. Check out his Instagram account, where he often advertises their items.
Jonathan David Girlfriend, Dating
Looking at his personal life, the player is concentrating on his professional career. He may be dating a lovely young woman right now, or he could be single. He has not transmitted any images of himself to any young girls on his virtual entertainment accounts. Any updates on his love life will be posted here.
Awards & Achievement
- Ligue 1: 2020-21
2021 Champion’s Trophy - 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI
- 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup Golden Boot
- Belgian First Division A’s Leading Scorer for 2019-20
- 2019 Canadian Men’s Player of the Year
- 2019-20 Jean-Claude Bouvy Trophy
Interesting Facts
- He was born to Haitian parents in Brooklyn, New York. When he was six months old, his parents relocated him to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and later to Ottawa, Canada.
- When he was 10 years old, he started playing organized soccer with the Gloucester Dragons SA in Ottawa. Until 2015, he was a member of Ottawa Gloucester SC. He made his professional senior debut with Gent in 2018.
- He was a part of Canada’s U17 and U18 youth teams before being promoted to the senior national squad in 2018.
