Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s Alphonso Davies had a historic 2016, becoming the youngest signing and then youngest goal-scorer in USL history with Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 before signing as a Homegrown Player with the club’s MLS squad midseason.

On Tuesday, he capped a remarkable year with another accolade, as he was named the 2016 Canadian U17 Player of the Year by the Canadian Soccer Association.

“It’s a great honour,” said Davies in a club statement. “My family came to Canada for a better life and I’m really happy that I can represent my country. I want to thank my mom, my dad, the Whitecaps FC coaches and organization, Pa-Modou Kah, Giles Barnes and the rest of my teammates. I am also thankful to my previous coach Nick Housef. Coach Housef played a big role in my life, helping me become the man that I’m trying to be. Now I just have to keep moving forward.”