Alphonso Davies

[Mibbes Aye]

Nice wee article outlining the background and development of Alphonso Davies. He wasn’t really on my radar until the ECL semi-final, where he impressed massively.

He seems quite precociously talented. Looking forward to seeing him in the final.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2020/aug/22/alphonso-davies-bayern-munich-roadrunner-speeds-on-to-centre-stage

[cameronw-hfc]

Remember seeing him on Fifa career mode and as crazy as it sounds, was about 2 years ago, took a liking to him in the game so followed his career since 😂. Really happy to see where he's gone and how it's turned out for him.

[theonlywayisup]

Nice wee article outlining the background and development of Alphonso Davies. He wasn’t really on my radar until the ECL semi-final, where he impressed massively.

He seems quite precociously talented. Looking forward to seeing him in the final.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2020/aug/22/alphonso-davies-bayern-munich-roadrunner-speeds-on-to-centre-stage

What a talent he is! Like you, I was not aware of his potential until I saw him do this against Barca.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-nOOk-bacs

Amazing skill! As the Guardian article states, a teenager born in a refugee camp only moved to left-back in October but now looking forward to a Champions League final. What a story!

[hibsbollah]

Frightening. Basically he’s a winger playing in defence, the reason you’ll see Bayern playing that ridiculously high line tonight is that him and Pavard on the other side are fast enough to get back if the high line goes wrong. Him vs Mbappé at some points tonight will be good to watch.

[ScottB]

With his girlfriend winning the women’s equivalent last night with PSG, I imagine they’d become the first couple to be European champions together if Bayern pull it off tonight!

[Speedy]

What a talent he is! Like you, I was not aware of his potential until I saw him do this against Barca.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-nOOk-bacs

Amazing skill! As the Guardian article states, a teenager born in a refugee camp only moved to left-back in October but now looking forward to a Champions League final. What a story!

He's nae Aaron Hickey

[Mibbes Aye]

He's nae Aaron Hickey

Until he has won both the LC and SC with Hibs he will forever be in Lewis’s shadow :agree:

[nonshinyfinish]

With his girlfriend winning the women’s equivalent last night with PSG, I imagine they’d become the first couple to be European champions together if Bayern pull it off tonight!

That was a quarter final last night – PSG would still need to get past Lyon and then Wolfsburg or Barcelona. I think Lyon are strong favourites to win it.

[hibsbollah]

With his girlfriend winning the women’s equivalent last night with PSG, I imagine they’d become the first couple to be European champions together if Bayern pull it off tonight!

I watched 20 mins of that last night, the standard was very good. PSG can definitely give Lyon a game.

[Speedy]

Until he has won both the LC and SC with Hibs he will forever be in Lewis’s shadow :agree:

Wonder if they'll do a swap deal. They need an experienced head to guide Hickey and we need a competitive backup for Doig.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Nice wee article outlining the background and development of Alphonso Davies. He wasn’t really on my radar until the ECL semi-final, where he impressed massively.

He seems quite precociously talented. Looking forward to seeing him in the final.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2020/aug/22/alphonso-davies-bayern-munich-roadrunner-speeds-on-to-centre-stage

Likewise, I wasnt really aware of him until seeing him in the 2 champions league games, I thought he was magnificent, certainly one of best 19 year olds I've ever seen, and seems to have the right attitude to work hard & get better which is a frightening prospect.

[ScottB]

That was a quarter final last night – PSG would still need to get past Lyon and then Wolfsburg or Barcelona. I think Lyon are strong favourites to win it.

Ah right, well, she has a few more games to the double for the household then haha

[Shrekko]

Him vs Mbappé at some points tonight will be good to watch.

The 2 biggest young talents in world football.

I actually cant believe how good they both are. Unfortunately we're unlikely to see much of Davies on the international stage.

[MWHIBBIES]

The 2 biggest young talents in world football.

I actually cant believe how good they both are. Unfortunately we're unlikely to see much of Davies on the international stage.

I'd have Erling Haaland and Sancho on the level with Davies. Mbappe ahead of them though IMO.

[The 90+2]

Started watching him when German football came back on after lockdown. Some player and talent. The next Aaron Hickey.

[Mibbes Aye]

Started watching him when German football came back on after lockdown. Some player and talent. The next Aaron Hickey.

If he achieves 1/10th of what Hickey has achieved he will have had a great career.

[Hibernia&Alba]

He was unplayable against Barcelona.

And imagine being called Alphonso. Now that's a name.

[oregonhibee]

I watched him play as a winger for my local team the Vancouver Whitecaps when he was 17/18 and his pace and skill was already a level above MLS.
Good luck to him tonight!

[Mibbes Aye]

He was unplayable against Barcelona.

And imagine being called Alphonso. Now that's a name.

I wonder if there is a branch of the Davies clan who enjoy giving their offspring exotic or unusual first names. I wonder if he is related in some way to Windsor Davies.

[SJNB Hibby]

The 2 biggest young talents in world football.

I actually cant believe how good they both are. Unfortunately we're unlikely to see much of Davies on the international stage.

He'll be at the 2026 World Cup Finals

[The 90+2]

If he achieves 1/10th of what Hickey has achieved he will have had a great career.

Totally 👍

[Future17]

He'll be at the 2026 World Cup Finals

I'm not so sure.