Jonathan David is one of the best players on the Lille roster this season with impressive goals and assist. He was also remarkable last season during Lille’s title triumph over Paris Saint-Germain.

David is a Canadian soccer player who’s also a member of the Men’s soccer team. He moved to Lille from Belgian club Gent in 2020 and has scored over 25 leagues goals in 57 matches.

Jonathan David Goals and Assist this season for Lille 2021/2022

This season, Jonathan David for Lille has scored 16 goals in all competitions, including 12 the Ligue 1, 1 in the Coupe de France and three goals in the UEFA Champions League group stages.

French Ligue 1 – 12 Goals

David has scored 12 league goals in the French Ligue 1 for Lille in 19 appearances. He scored during his last two games against FC Lens and Bordeaux.

David has recorded zero assist this season in the French Ligue 1. But, the Canadian has been involved in most goals for the club that have proved vital.

Coupe de France – 1 Goals

With just a goal in the French Cup, against AJ Auxerre, Lille won the game by 3-1 against the French lower division club. He is yet to register an assist in the French Cup.

UEFA Champions League – 3 Goals

Jonathan David has scored three goals for Lille in the UEFA Champions League this season. He was on target against Sevilla and was the only goal scorer in the home game against RB Salzburg.

David also scored a goal during Lille’s impressive away win over VfL Wolfsburg to secure the qualification for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League this season.

Jonathan David Top Performance

AS Monaco 2- 2 Lille – 2 Goals

VfL Wolfsburg 1-3 – 1 Goal

Sevilla CF 1-2 Lille – 1 Goal

Lille 2-0 Marseille – 2 Goals

Strasbourg 1-2 Lille – 2 Goals

About

David is a Canadian soccer player who’s currently one of the best forwards in the 2021/2022 football season in France. Last season, he was part of the club’s league title-winning squad.

He began his professional football career at Belgian First Division side Gent. He had two seasons in Belgium before switching to Lille ahead of the 2020 football season.

Position and Nationality

David plays a forward for Lille. He plays primarily as a second striker and sometimes as an attacking midfielder. Known for his pace, he can find loose gaps to damage the opposition side.

He is also known for his counterattacks and speed. He has played for the Canadian Men’s National Team since 2018. David also played for the country’s U17 and U21.

He won the 2019 Canadian Soccer Player of the year and has won one French Ligue 1 and Trophée des Champions with Lille in the 2020/2021 season.

Jonathan David Career Stats

Lille

He joined Lille ahead of the 2020/2021 season after the French Ligue 1 club paid €30 million for his services from KAA Gent.

He was impressive throughout the 2020/2021 season, scoring some of the club’s most important goals that led to the league triumph at the end of the season. For the 2021/2022 season, he is one of the most critical players in the team and is currently in the news as a top target.

KAA Gent

He joined KAA Gent from the Canadian youth soccer club Ottawa Internationals in 2018. At first, he was made to train alongside the club’s youth setup and was eventually promoted to the professionals.

David made his professional debut for Gent during a league match against Zulte Waregem and was on target to force out a draw for his team.

He was again brought on as a substitute during Gent’s Europa League qualifying match against Jagiellonia Białystok and scored the only winning goal.

He was consistent in all competitions and rewarded a new contract by the club’s top hierarchy, who placed an estimated €20 million on him.