World Cup countdown: Who were Canada soccer’s key weekend performers?

It was a tough day at the office for Jonathan David and Lille, who were blown out 7-1 by Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1’s marquee clash on Sunday.

David started up front for Les Dogues, a rarity so far with the 22-year-old shuttled to the right flank in an inside forward role vs. Auxerre and Nantes in the opening two matches, racking up two goals and two assists in the process. Even in the blowout, David was still taking on PSG’s defense, registering two shots – although neither really tested goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Regardless, a motivated and engaged David is great news for the Canadian men’s national team. Ideally, he stays in this inside forward role because David is best deployed playing behind a No. 9, or as part of a duo where he can alternate dropping deep and pushing forward.