Jonathan David vs Stephen Eustáquio
Canada against Canada. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Stephen Eustáquio
Canada · 2022–26 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 82
- Rank in Canada
- #6 of 33
- Clubs
- S.C.U. Torreense
A cleared cross dropped onto his chest in the 92nd minute against South Africa on 28 June 2026, and his half volley into the far corner gave Canada its first knockout win at a World Cup. He has won two Primeira Liga titles with Porto in 2022 and 2026, three Taças de Portugal, a Taça da Liga and three Supertaças, and was Canada Soccer's player of the year in 2023. Career record: club career at S.C.U. Torreense.
The verdict
The almanac puts Jonathan David ahead by 2 rating points, 84 against 82.
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