Promise David’s football journey has taken him from the Maltese Premier League to the biggest stage in world football.The 23-year-old Canadian striker, who played for Valletta and Sirens between 2021 and 2023, is making headlines after scoring for Canada against Switzerland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.For Maltese football fans, it’s a familiar face enjoying a remarkable rise.David first arrived in Malta with Valletta, making 14 appearances for the club while scoring four goals and providing four assists. Two of those assists helped Valletta reach the 2022 FA Trophy final before he later joined Sirens for a brief spell.His career has accelerated rapidly since leaving Malta.Following moves to Estonia and then Belgian side Union SG, David’s prolific goalscoring form earned him international recognition, eventually representing Canada after switching his international allegiance from Nigeria in 2025.Now, he’s announced himself on football’s biggest stage.Against Switzerland, David latched onto a cross before producing a composed finish to score Canada’s crucial goal, sending supporters into celebration and continuing his impressive rise through the ranks of world football.It’s another reminder that Malta’s football scene has played a part in the journeys of players who have gone on to perform on the global stage, and for Promise David, that journey has now reached the FIFA World Cup.Amazing work David!Photo credits to shotsbygiuseppe•