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Who is Jonathan David? All Details

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3 months ago

July 3, 2025

D.Z

Juventus have secured the signing of Jonathan David, the 25‑year‑old Canadian international striker, marking their first key move ahead of the 2025–26 season.

Transfer Summary

Contract: Free agent from Lille following the expiration of his contract on June 30, 2025.

Terms: Signed a multi‑year deal reportedly worth around €6 million per season, plus performance‑based bonuses; agent commission and signing fees were negotiated before completion.

Medical: David underwent a medical in Turin in early July [Friday 4 July]; the agreement became official shortly thereafter.

First Signing: He is the first arrival of the new Juventus regime under Damien Comolli and Giorgio Chiellini.

Who is Jonathan David ?

Below is a comprehensive profile of Jonathan Christian David, covering his background, clubs, achievements, and detailed stats:

Personal & Early Life

Born: January 14, 2000 in Brooklyn, New York; raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti until age six, then moved to Ottawa, Canada.

Height: ~1.78 m (5′10″).

Speaks French & English; idolizes players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar.

Club Career

Gent (Belgian Pro League) – 2018–2020

Appearances: 60 league matches, 30 goals.

Total: 83 games, 37 goals across all competitions.

Lille OSC (Ligue 1) – 2020–2025

Transferred in August 2020 for €25–30 million, making him one of Canada’s priciest exports.

Cumulative stats at Lille (all comps): 232 apps, 109 goals.

By season (Ligue 1 & cups):

2020–21: 13 goals – helped Lille win the Ligue 1 title.

2021–22: 15 goals (plus 1 cup goal).

2022–23: 24 goals.

2023–24: 19 goals.

2024–25: 16 goals in 31 league matches.

Notable achievements:

Set Canadian record with 13 league goals in 2020–21, then broke it again (16 in 2022–23) to reach 50+ goals for Lille.

Scored against major clubs in UCL: Real Madrid, Juventus, Atlético.

2024–25 form: 13 goals & 2 assists in first half; combined club + country tally: 13 G + 2 A in 21 appearances.

Honours with clubs

Ligue 1 Champion: 2020–21 with Lille

Trophée des Champions: 2021.

International Career – Canada

Debuted on Sep 9, 2018, scoring 2 goals in an 8–0 win versus U.S. Virgin Islands.

As of June 29, 2025: 67 caps, 36 goals, becoming Canada’s all-time leading scorer.

Goals spread: 18 WCQ (9), Nations League (7), Gold Cup (6), Copa América (2), friendlies (3).

Key moments:

Second top scorer in WC Qualifiers 2021–22 (9 goals/18 matches).

Scored crucial goals in 2024 Copa América and Nations League.

Honours: CONCACAF Qualifiers winner (2021–22); Nations League Silver (2022–23); Canada Soccer Player of the Year (2019 & 2024).

Advanced Stats (2024–25 season)

Club (Lille):

32 Ligue 1 apps: 16 goals, 5 assists.

Champions League: 9 goals, 4 assists in 14 apps.

Career totals (club + international):

356 matches, 172 goals, 53 assists.

WELCOME TO JUVENTUS, JONATHAN DAVID 🤍🖤