Eric Davis is a professional footballer from Panama, known for playing as a left-back.
He has played for several clubs, including FC DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda and D.C. United.
Davis made his senior international debut for Panama in 2010 and has since earned numerous caps.
Biography
Early Life and Background
Eric Javier Davis Grajales is a Panamanian professional footballer known for his role as a left-back. His journey in football began in his home country, where he developed his skills and passion for the sport.
Club Career
Davis started his professional career in 2009 with Club Deportivo Árabe Unido, making 44 appearances over two stints with the club. In 2011, he moved to Uruguay to play for Centro Atlético Fénix, where he made his debut in 2012. After a brief return to Árabe Unido, he joined Sporting San Miguelito in 2013. In September 2015, he signed with FC DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda in Slovakia, where he enjoyed significant success, making over 140 league appearances and contributing to the club's top-three finishes in the Slovak Super Liga. In 2023, he transitioned to Major League Soccer with D.C. United before returning to Slovakia and later moving to Brazil.
International Career
Davis has been a vital part of the Panama national team since his debut in 2010. He represented Panama in various international tournaments, including the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where he played in two matches. He was also selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a significant milestone in his international career before announcing his retirement from international football after the tournament.
Legacy and Honors
Throughout his career, Davis has earned several honors, including being part of the Panama squad that finished as runner-up in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He has also received individual accolades, such as the Slovak Super Liga Goal of the Month in September 2019 and being named to the Team of the Season for 2019-20. His contributions to both club and country have solidified his status as a prominent figure in Panamanian football.
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Career & Clubs
International
As of match played 27 June 2026
Scores and results list Panama's goal tally first.
Árabe Unido
In 2009, he signed for Liga Panameña de Fútbol club Árabe Unido where he made 44 appearances.
Fénix
In mid-2011 he signed a new contract with Uruguayan Primera División club Centro Atlético Fénix. He made his debut on 12 May 2012, playing 10 minutes against Club Sportivo Cerrito. In summer 2013, Davis joined Sporting San Miguelito and he returned to Árabe Unido in summer 2015.
Dunajská Streda
In September 2015, Davis signed a contract with Fortuna liga club Dunajská Streda. He spent eight seasons with the club, making more than 140 league appearances and helping them secure several top-three finishes in the Slovak Super Liga, including runner-up finishes in 2018–19, 2020–21 and 2022–23.
Later career
Davis joined MLS side D.C. United in 2023, before returning to Slovakia with FC Košice in February 2024. He subsequently moved to Brazilian club Vila Nova, before returning to Panama to sign for Plaza Amador in July 2025.
Davis was part of the Panama U-20 squad that participated in the 2011 CONCACAF U-20 Championship where he help his nation qualify to the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia. His senior international debut for Panama came on 11 August 2010 against Venezuela, in a friendly match played in Panama City and he has, as of 8 June 2015, earned a total of 19 caps, scoring no goals. In 2011, he was called up for the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup by Julio Dely Valdés. He played for Panama in the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup. In May 2018, he was named in Panama's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, where he played in two matches against England and Tunisia as Panama were knocked out at the Group Stage. In May 2026, he was selected in Panama's 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He announced his retirement from international football after the conclusion of the tournament.
- Club
- FC DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda (2015–)
- Club
- Club Deportivo Árabe Unido (2009–2011)
- Club
- Centro Atlético Fénix (2011–2012)
- Club
- Club Deportivo Árabe Unido (2013–2013)
- Club
- Sporting San Miguelito (2013–2015)
- Club
- Panama national under-20 football team (2011–2011)
- Club
- Panama men's national football team (2010–)
- League
- Major League Soccer
- National team
- Panama
Legacy
Club
Deportivo Árabe Unido Liga LPF: 2009-A, 2010-C Plaza Amador Liga LPF: 2025-A, 2025-C Panama
CONCACAF Gold Cup runner-up: 2023; third place: 2015 Individual
Slovak Super Liga Goal of the Month: September 2019 Slovak Super Liga Team of the Season: 2019–20
Clubs
- Panama men's national football team2010current
- FC DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda2015current
- Club Deportivo Árabe Unido2009–2011
- Centro Atlético Fénix2011–2012
- Panama national under-20 football team2011–2011
- Club Deportivo Árabe Unido2013–2013
- Sporting San Miguelito2013–2015
Played together with
Abdiel ArroyoClub Deportivo Árabe Unido · 2011–2019- Adrián BerbiaCentro Atlético Fénix · 2010–2010
- Adrián BerbiaCentro Atlético Fénix · 2010–2011
- Adrián BerbiaCentro Atlético Fénix · 2014
- Adrián GuninoCentro Atlético Fénix · 2012–2012
- Alberto ZapataSporting San Miguelito · 2010–2012
Alejandro LagoCentro Atlético Fénix · 2000–2002- Alejandro LagoCentro Atlético Fénix · 2004–2005
- Alejandro Silva GonzálezCentro Atlético Fénix · 2010–2012
- Aleksandar BajevskiFC DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda · 2009–2010
Aleksandar SarićFC DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda · 2008–2009- Alexander MedinaCentro Atlético Fénix · 2014–2015
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Eric Javier Davis Grajales is a Panamanian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Plaza Amador and the Panama national team.
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