[Announcer] Oh, what about that from Davies.
[Reporter: Angelina King] Alfonso Davies known for his speed, dribbling and now for making history.
[Announcer] Congratulations Alfonso Davies.
[Reporter] Today becoming the first Canadian national team member
to play in the men's champions league final
and to win.
He was excellent, he was really --
For 19 years old, he was really brilliant.
He was very cool, very controlled.
[Reporter] A Bayern Munich fan club closed out a sports bar to watch the game.
I think what we need in Canada for soccer to grow
is to have somebody on a stage for people to look up to.
[Reporter] The next generation already is.
Watching him in awe.
He's a big inspiration to I think a lot of young people
and especially me too.
[Reporter] In an interview in 2018, six months before joining Bayern Munich
Davies told The National he plays in the best interest of his team
while always enjoying the game.
I'm just trying to develop my skills as much as possible.
As a person, I'm a fun guy.
I like smiling a lot.
[Announcer] Bayern Munich are crowned kings of Europe.
[Reporter] And today a lot to smile about.
Davies was born in a refugee camp in Ghana.
Moving to Canada when he was five.
About 10 years later, joining his first professional team
the Vancouver Whitecaps after getting his start in Edmonton.
Really nice, respectful young man.
Humble, he's really down to earth.
I mean with all the excitement and fame his head you know hasn't swelled.
[Reporter] His former coach turned agent says when he first saw Davies play
he knew he could go pro.
He was of course special.
A special player, he was very quick
and he just had natural touch with the
ball.
and just the way he moved.
And with Davies on Team Canada
fans here are hopeful that the country might get a spot in the 2022 World Cup
The last and only time team Canada qualified was back in 1986.
Angelina King, CBC News, Mississauga, Ontario.
