Former Nõmme Kalju player Promise David called up to Canada's World Cup squad

Promise David, who played for Estonian top-flight club Nõmme Kalju between 2023 and 2024, has received a call-up to the Canadian national football team despite recovering from injury. The national team head coach has expressed high hopes for the player.

Promise David, a footballer who spent the 2023–2024 season with Estonian Premier League club Nõmme Kalju, has been named in Canada's national squad despite still recovering from a recent injury. The call-up marks a notable moment for a player who was plying his trade in Estonia's top division just two years ago.

Canada's head coach has made clear that David is viewed as an important asset for the team going forward, expressing confidence in the player's ability to contribute even as he works his way back to full fitness. The selection underlines how a stint in Estonian football has not dimmed the winger's international prospects.

David's time at Nõmme Kalju is seen by many observers as a stepping stone in a career that has now reached the international stage. Canada, who qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986, are continuing to build a competitive squad ahead of the 2026 tournament, which will be co-hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico.