Alistair Johnston vs Jonathan David
Canada against Canada. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Alistair Johnston
Canada · 2023–24 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 80
- Rank in Canada
- #8 of 33
- Clubs
- Nashville SC, CF Montréal, Celtic
When Conmebol picked its team of the 2024 Copa América, Johnston was the only player on the list who did not come from South America, chosen after Canada beat Venezuela on penalties and went out to Argentina in the semi-final. At Celtic he won a domestic treble within six months of arriving in January 2023 and now has four Scottish Premiership titles, three Scottish Cups and two League Cups. Career record: club career at Nashville SC, CF Montréal, Celtic.
Jonathan David
Canada · 2019–26 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 84
- Rank in Canada
- #3 of 33
- Clubs
- KAA Gent, Lille OSC, Juventus
Vancouver's BC Place watched him score three times on 18 June 2026 as Canada beat Qatar 6-0, the first World Cup hat-trick by a North American in 96 years. He is Canada's record scorer with 42 goals, won Ligue 1 with Lille in 2021 and the Trophée des Champions that year, took the 2019 Gold Cup Golden Boot and was named CONCACAF Player of the Year for 2024-25. Career record: club career at KAA Gent, Lille OSC, Juventus.
The verdict
The almanac puts Jonathan David ahead by 4 rating points, 84 against 80.
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