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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

The Canada Soccer Players of the Year award celebrated Canada’s top two footballers in recognition of their achievements with both the National Teams and their respective clubs. Voting was conducted by Canadian coaches and media.

Alphonso Davies was named the Canadian Player of the Year for the third time in four seasons after setting the Men’s National Team record with eight assists, winning his third-straight Bundesliga title, and becoming the first Canadian to win the FIFA Club World Cup with FC Bayern München.

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Olympic champion Jessie Fleming was named the Canadian Player of the Year for the first time after leading Canada in matches, starts and minutes played while also co-leading Canada in goals scored. She also helped Chelsea FC win the FA Women’s Super League, the FA Cup, the FA League Cup, and reach the Final of 2020-21 UEFA Champions League.

As part of the 2021 Canada Soccer Player Awards, Theo Corbeanu and Jade Rose were named Canada Soccer Youth International Players of the Year while Joshua Lemos was named the Canada Soccer Futsal Player of the Year.

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