"Alphonso Davies tore his cruciate ligament in late March. FC Bayern had to do without their Canadian star on the left flank until 9 December, when he celebrated his eagerly anticipated return to the pitch in the Champions League home game against Sporting Lisbon. But the 24-year-old's story is about much more than just a serious injury and a comeback - it's a story of courage, perseverance and an unshakeable love of football."
"Davies' story began far away from the big football stages. Born in Ghana, he moved to Canada as a child with his family. "I hardly remember Ghana, I was very young," Davies told fcbayern.com. "Life in Canada was different, especially the cold weather and the new language." Ice hockey was the dominant sport in his new home country, and he also played a little - "not at the level to become a pro, but I could hold my own on the ice"."
"At 14 years of age, Davies moved to Vancouver to train at one of the best football academies in the country. "I had three trial sessions. They always gave me a list of things I had to improve. Every time I came home, I worked only on those points." His mother was sceptical about letting him move away so young. "I convinced her it was the only right way for me. I met some cool and nice people.""
Alphonso Davies suffered a cruciate ligament tear in late March and returned to play for FC Bayern on 9 December in a Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon. The 24-year-old combined rigorous rehabilitation with determination and a deep love of football. Born in Ghana and raised in Canada, he adapted to cold weather and a new language while favoring football over the dominant local sport of ice hockey. His father nurtured his ambition, and at 14 he moved to Vancouver for elite academy training, attended multiple trials, focused on constant improvement, and signed a professional contract at 15.
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