Cyle Larin vs Jonathan David
Canada against Canada. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Cyle Larin
Canada · 2015–21 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 80
- Rank in Canada
- #9 of 33
- Clubs
- UConn Huskies men's soccer, Orlando City SC, Beşiktaş J.K. (Football)
Canadian supporters called Commonwealth Stadium the Iceteca on 16 November 2021, and he scored both goals in the 2-1 win that ended 21 years without beating Mexico. His 32 international goals stand second only to Jonathan David, and he won the Süper Lig, Turkish Cup and Turkish Super Cup with Beşiktaş in 2021, the Belgian Super Cup with Club Brugge, and MLS Rookie of the Year in 2015 with a record 17 goals. Career record: club career at UConn Huskies men's soccer, Orlando City SC, Beşiktaş J.K. (Football).
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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