Davies tops study of Canada’s most marketable athletes

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Bayern Munich left back Alphonso Davies is Canada’s most marketable active athlete, according to a TSN/IMI International study.

The 21-year-old Davies, who has a backstory that would inspire Hollywood and skills that make him among the best soccer players on the planet, placed ahead of Canadian NBA stars, Formula One driver Lance Stroll, and the NHL’s Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid.

"Alphonso's story is so great," said Nick Huoseh, Davies’ Edmonton-based agent. "Born in a refugee camp and his family comes and settles in Canada. But also, Alphonso is a really interesting guy. People resonate to him. He's funny to be around and he’s a good entertainer."

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