The problem with “the next Alphonso Davies” label | OneSoccer Presents 🎥

[@OneSoccer]

How do young stars on the rise deal with the pressures of comparisons, heightened expectations, and labels? Ismael Kone is the latest in a growing line of young Canadian footballers going through exactly those challenges. Here, we examine exactly what it means to be called the "next Alphonso Davies" - and how focusing on your own story is often the best course of action for success.

[@RaHaL986]

جمدان

[@RaHaL986]

دافيز فووق

[@RaHaL986]

عاش والله

[@symplythebest]

Kone is the next Kone. He will be whatever he decides to become.

[@stankogalniceanu3981]

A video on all potential dual nationals eligible to represent Canada would be awesome

[@sdot5389]

#1 - Marcelo Flores.

[@senorfootball2460]

@@sdot5389 oh man I hope he picks Canada :)

[@Dah2291]

@@sdot5389 too late . He chose Mexico

[@gaba4296]

The. Media. Has. To. Stop. Putting. Pressure. On. Young. Players. Like. Comparing. Them. To. Legends. PERIOD

[@john055mba]

If the Canadian media was as vicious and obsessive as the UK sports media I would agree. But that's not the case here. And considering that our best players are striving to play in Europe, then comparisons will be inevitable. Canadian soccer media still has the choice to be "nice"going forward during the highs and lows of soccer player publicity. And you know what... He is the first Kone, but I am still going to compare him to Pogba.

[@juliansmith4295]

Typing.Like.This.Looks.Completely.Stupid.PERIOD

[@vincerogers1618]

Welcome aboard Kone timing is every thing another exciting young player for Herdman gonna be some tough decisions for spots in Qatar what a great problem to have !.❤🇨🇦⚽️🍻

[@zxcxzxc]

As a Man Utd, he reminds me a bit of Paul Pogba. Great and strong on the ball with stellar accurate passing.

[@senorfootball2460]

yooo chill hahaha

[@diegoavila8815]

Alphonso Davies is 21 and he's already a bench mark of success in Canadian football.

[@mcgarnagizzle]

Good work Josh. Nice to see you doing so much on this channel.

[@stankogalniceanu3981]

This is an amazing video, very well set up and presented

[@teamforte1733]

What a sign Onesoccer!

[@carlosvillaseca1667]

I'm so proud of the young players, I'm totally full of emotions, this is a place we never been before, is a oportunity for Canada to grows in real Footbal, coming from Chile I can see the differences since....I insist I'm full of Pride and support for my Country, congratulations to all of us.-

[@DiscoLeafs]

we're all buzzing, kid. keep going. ⏩

[@brysant_]

Well said! I was a little skeptical when John had subbed him on for the CR game but holyyyy was I impressed. He fit in great, had some fantastic touches, and was enjoyable to watch. I'm hoping he'll get some playing time today against Jamaica.

[@GxcciAlan]

He’s definitely got the future…so confident on the ball

[@john055mba]

Great video. We need more

[@ralphlegros8803]

whoa! josh from jjdtv!!

[@ramboalpha6915]

Welcome to Norwich, Kone 🤩

[@PhilWhelanNow]

Lolz 😂 Koné is signing for the Blades

[@jezusghoti]

This was good!

[@mattyd582]

Great video Josh😊

[@Riverpeth]

Exciting times! Great video Josh, subscribed :)

[@senorfootball2460]

He didn't play great against Panama, but I wish him the best and hopes he improves

[@ryanwalker2705]

This was a great video

[@PhilWhelanNow]

Nice summary thanks.. looks like he might be a last minute signing for Sheffield United, & to me, looks like he will fit in well & have a great time with the Blades. We already have a Canadian born striker, Dan Jebbison.

[@kenanderson318]

Do you think Ayo Akinola will get another chance? I think he was on his way when just a few minutes into his Canada debut his blew out his knee. Herdman seems to have lots of options.

[@CarlHH777]

If we're talking talent and hype, there's no player remotely close to Davies. Phonzy was MLS level at 15 and established himself as a starter on one of the best teams in the world by the time he was 19. With that said, it's nice to have a new generation of actually talented players that establish themselves at the highest level.

[@senorfootball2460]

Ya Alphonso Davies is world class, we likely won't get another player like him this generation. But if we get 10 players half as good as him, that's enough for me

[@thecountofmontecristo8280]

Good young players don't fail because of being compared or overhyped. They fail to meet expectations because they're just not good enough. The reality is that a gifted footballer like Alphonso Davies for a small footballing nation like Canada is a once in a generation event. Some countries that dedicate most of their sporting resources to football may experience a "golden generation" of young footballers, but that would be somewhat of a remote possibility in Canada when you consider participation rates, capital invested and the overall structure and depth of the domestic competition.

[@senorfootball2460]

sooo completely untrue, look at Alen halilovic and so many other players. Overhyped at a very young age

[@bobhosein9123]

Davies and David are already superstars. Tajon is on the way to stardom. Kone’s stock is on the rise. If he continues to make progress, the big teams are going to take a trip to Montreal. Canada has suddenly become a hotbed for soccer players. Hedman may be smiling with having to choose from the upcoming talent in the next few years. It is certainly a nice problem as a coach!

[@dedlues]

I kind of feel bad for Josh being a little forced with the narrative of the “Next Alphonso Davies” just for OneSoccer to garner media clicks… Pretty weird as well to compare a CM to a LB/LW very different in position, let alone style of play Ismaël Koné is a very talented player who just got the attention of CanMNT & Canadian fans. Echoing other comments, he can be the next Ismaël Koné, and let each new young player be the next selves. We don’t need this media bs putting pressure by calling for example Ballou Tabla “the next Messi” or right now “the next Phonzie.” Make all our young & talented players grow organically. Just say for your title “Who is Ismaël Koné? The upcoming Canadian bright spot” sure it may not immediately bring clicks, but it sure garners respect to be authentic. EDIT: Sure that is the end of the message, it does leave a sour taste however to use the title as clickbait. I would personally love to see OneSoccer in the future to give players THEIR shine, and not let their titles and narratives be outshone by already established players like a Phonzie, like a Messi.

[@mitchellvandervenne8033]

True but it’s not that serious

[@senorfootball2460]

to be fair, he says labeling him is a problem.... You might have missed the first minute of the video

[@dedlues]

@@senorfootball2460 you’re right, and I acknowledged their overall message in the end how they can be their own players instead of being stuck under a label. My pet peeve still is how OneSoccer & other media still acts on the problem & OS used that method for easy clickbait & views

[@CC-di6mx]

Herdman looks like a top lad - a good guy to lead the squad to the World Cup 🤙🏼

[@thefozzybear]

Canada looks good for 2026 WC too.

[@RaHaL986]

عااش 💪🏾

[@ltrj9633]

Davies was 16 playing the mls i dont think ge will be as good as him but he has potential

[@tubethis777]

We got a great team filled with original, unique, talented players. There's only one alphonso davies and he appeared at the same time as the other guys. Let the credit be where it belongs.

[@stevel9627]

People need to stop with the 'next *insert star player*'. Look at how many supposed next Lionel Messi's that have flopped even throughout Europe

[@samuelrigaud6595]

Whoa! 🤚🏾

[@Nathan-tc7te]

If he moves to Sheffield United he can show europe his talent

[@truenoae8689]

There will never be the next Alphonso Davies. We'll have lots of future talent but he's irreplaceable

[@rafaels3363]

I like the talk. but can we stop playing with the zooming of the camera at every end/ beginning of sentence? Thanks.

[@jaacyx5119]

Its funny how they say the next alphonso davies for every good young player while I AM THE NEXT ALPHONSO DAVIES

[@aprburwk]

Harry Paton is not a pure 10. He plays across the whole midfield for Ross County, and has excellent passing range, is a very powerful runner and hard worker, and creates chances as well. Kone is brilliant, but Paton deserves a spot in this squad as well. Misinformation if he’s being labeled as a 10…

[@deekay2458]

Stop comparing Marshall Rutty, Tajon Buchanan and Ismael Kone to Davies and Jonathan David, if only puts unnecessary pressure on them. I think they are all incredible talents and should only be compared to their former selves.

[@TagusMan]

Has no one else noticed that that commentator never yells goal or scores whenever somebody scores a goal? Seems to go against the spiritual rules of football.

[@mapmakermyles]

Please stop. He is Ismael Koné. He only needs to reach his own ceiling. Give these kids a break. You’ve already given JMR the yips with this stuff. Just stop.

[@kev_162]

You clearly didn’t watch the video

[@mapmakermyles]

I watched. I still don’t like it. Even the BS click bait title.

[@senorfootball2460]

@@mapmakermyles the PROBLEM with “the next Alphonso Davies” label... Reading is kind of hard right??

[@anthonyvergara5385]

why alphonso Davies did not play for the national Team ?

[@roryslosh650]

@U Betcha due to contracting covid

[@senorfootball2460]

myocardisis from covid

[@stavrosgreer5200]

If Kone was the next Davies we'd be hearing about him when he was 15, not when he's 19.

[@yveslarochelle2519]

There is only one Davis, why the comparison is just how quickly he rose up the ranks. He's now a dominant player in Montréal with his style of play. Unless he struggles he will be a starter from now on the national team

[@elninoson5282]

None

[@tsocanuck]

no you are going to have to wait another decade before another alphonzo davies

[@deshaunjackson3653]

I heard that he feels more Québécois than Canadian.

[@yveslarochelle2519]

Not true

[@UncleBuZ]

Where did you hear that ? Link.

[@jrcanuck1]

He’s never said anything like that.

[@mitchellvandervenne8033]

Ivory Coast and Montreal both French. Wouldn’t surprise me

[@juliansmith4295]

Bull shit