Despite soccer not being as popular as hockey or basketball in Canada, the Beautiful game has been booming in recent years! The most popular sport in the World caught the interest of the Canadian people over the last couple of years and it’s no wonder we are seeing so many talented Canadian soccer players abroad.
Some of the players we will mention shortly are not only playing in some of the best teams in the World, but they are among the best players that money can buy. If you are wondering who the top Canadian soccer players abroad are, look no further!
Alphonso Davies
Understandably, we have Alphonso Davies topping the list. Playing for Bavarian giants Bayern Munich, Davies made a name for himself as one of the best left-backs in Europe.
He signed for Bayern Munich back in 2018. Ever since then, he went on to make a total of 129 official appearances for the most popular German team. During his time at Allianz Arena, Davies managed to score eight goals and provide teammates with dozens of assists.
Davies is a firm starter for the CANMNT, as ever since 2017 when he made his debut for the team, he has represented his country on 53 occasions.
The 23-year-old defender caught the eye of Real Madrid. He has a mind-blowing €50m price tag on his head, but Bayern Munich will definitely want more for one of the best Canadian soccer players abroad.
Jonathan David
At the age of 24, David is surely one of the most wanted men in Europe right now. He is enjoying the best years of his professional career and it’s no wonder why the likes of Premier League’s Chelsea and Roma of Serie A are rumored to be interested in him.
Currently, he plays for Ligue 1’s LOSC Lille. He managed to score 71 goals in 146 games for the Mastiffs proving once and for all that he’s one of the most talented Canadian soccer players abroad.
The time has come for the Canadian international to take the next step in his professional career. However, the €45m price tag might be problematic for some clubs.
Ismael Kone
Kone was voted the Best Young Player of the Year in 2023. How could we not give him a shoutout in our article? It comes as no surprise that Ligue 1 giants Marseille signed him on a five-year plan. They see the €11m-priced midfielder as a player who can bring consistency at the center of the pitch when it matters most. Kone earned the right to be mentioned as one of the key Canadian soccer players abroad as he made a total of 58 appearances for Watford in recent years.
Tajon Buchanan
Buchanan is definitely having a tremendous year. In 2024, he signed for one of Serie A’s greats – Inter Milan. The Nerazzurri had to pay his previous team Club Brugge a whopping €7m plus €3m in add-ons for his services. However, Buchanan’s technical quality is second to none! Inter Milan are very lucky to have such an outstanding player on the roster and we are convinced that he will do just fine in the next couple of seasons in Italy.
Stephen Eustaquio
Eustaquio is one of the more seasoned Canadian soccer players abroad. At the age of 27, he is surely enjoying a wonderful career in Portugal. Currently playing for Porto, Eustaquio’s name is one that is often mentioned in transfer talks.
He was a crucial part of Porto’s season during the 2023/24 campaign, as he made a total of 28 domestic league appearances, scoring twice and providing teammates with two assists.
