Dwayne De Rosario vs Jonathan David
Canada against Canada. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Dwayne De Rosario
Canada · 2000–11 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 83
- Rank in Canada
- #4 of 33
- Clubs
- San Jose Earthquakes, Houston Dynamo, D.C. United
The 2001 MLS Cup went to golden goal, and in the 96th minute he shifted the ball onto his right foot and curled it off the far post and in, winning San Jose the title and the match's MVP award. Canada's 2000 Gold Cup belongs to him too, along with four MLS Cups, the 2011 MVP award and Golden Boot, a second MLS Cup MVP in 2007, and 22 goals in 81 caps. Career record: club career at San Jose Earthquakes, Houston Dynamo, D.C. United.
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 1 rating point, 84 against 83.
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