Canadian forward Jonathan David scores twice for Lille, leads all Ligue 1 goal-scorers
STRASBOURG, France — Canadian Jonathan David scored twice in Lille’s 3-0 win over Strasbourg on Friday to lead the French league with nine goals in 11 games this season.
The 22-year-old from Ottawa tops Brazil’s Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, who have eight goals apiece for Paris Saint-German, and Lorient’s Terem Moffi who is also on eight.
David, who has goals in four straight league games, scored in the 41st minute from the penalty spot after Brazilian defender Ismaily was called for a foul.
His second goal came in the 76th minute from close range off a Tim Weah cross, splitting the defence to tap the ball home. Weah also assisted on Lille’s third goal by Remy Cabella.