The numbers that make Jonathan David the ideal striker for Barcelona

"(Barça) was always the team I supported growing up. When you grow up supporting a team, it's a dream to play for them," Jonathan David confessed in a recent interview with 'The Athletic'. The Canadian is one of the forwards that the Catalans are closely following, who could sign him for free once his contract with Lille ends at the end of the season, and his statements only bring him closer to Barcelona.

At 24 years old, the goalscorer is one of the most coveted pieces in the transfer market, since everything points to him not renewing his commitment to 'Les Dogues' and leaving the club as a free agent. His 13 goals and 2 assists in 19 games this season place him among the best '9' in the world, justifying the interest of the continent's big teams in signing him.

David, a 'lethal' goalscorer

However, David's impressive numbers are not limited to this season. In his first season at Lille, who paid 30 million euros for his transfer, the Canadian responded on the field with 13 goals to win Ligue 1 after a ten-year wait.

Since then, Jonathan has stood out as the most decisive North American footballer of the last four years, including 2024. In 2021, the forward recorded 34 goals and three assists in 64 games for his club and the Canadian national team. In 2022, despite being his weakest year, he stood out above the rest with 16 goals and six assists in 51 games.

In 2023, he racked up 28 goals and four assists in 54 games to repeat the 'award'. Finally, and barring a major surprise, he will once again be the most decisive footballer in North America in 2024, where he has, to date, 36 goals and 11 assists in 47 games.