Jovan Malcolm Explained

Jovan Malcolm
Fullname:Jovan Anthony Malcolm[1]
Birth Date:10 December 2002
Position:Forward
Youthclubs1:West Bromwich Albion
Years1:2021–2024
Clubs1:West Bromwich Albion
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Accrington Stanley (loan)
Caps2:10
Goals2:0
Years3:2022
Clubs3:Solihull Moors (loan)
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Years4:2023–2024
Clubs4:Cheltenham Town (loan)
Caps4:7
Goals4:0
Club-Update:15:55, 7 January 2024 (UTC)

Jovan Anthony Malcolm (born 10 December 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward.

Career

Malcolm began his career with West Bromwich Albion, and in 2019 was linked with a transfer away from the club.[2] [3] He signed a new three-year contract with the club in July 2021.[4]

He moved on loan to League One club Accrington Stanley in August 2021.[5] He had also been linked with a move to Shrewsbury Town.[6] He made his Accrington debut on 4 September, appearing as a substitute alongside Ethan Hamilton, who was also making his debut.[7] The loan was terminated in January 2022 after Malcolm was recalled by West Bromwich Albion.[8]

On 11 February 2022, Malcolm joined National League side Solihull Moors on a one-month loan deal.[9] [10] He made his Solihull debut a few days later, in the FA Trophy.[11]

On 17 January 2023, he made his first team debut and scored his first goal for West Brom in a 4–0 home win against Chesterfield, appearing as a substitute in a FA Cup third round replay match.[12] On 26 April 2023, he made his Football League debut for West Brom, in a 2–0 away defeat against Sheffield United. [13]

He moved on loan to League One club Cheltenham Town in September 2023.[14] He was sent back to his parent club on 2 January 2024.[15]

He was released by West Brom at the end of the 2023–24 season.[16]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
West Bromwich Albion2020–21Premier League0000002020
2021–22Championship0000000000
2022–231021000031
2023–240011100021
Total1032102072
Accrington Stanley (loan)2021–22League One100100021131
Solihull Moors (loan)2021–22National League20001030
Cheltenham Town (loan)2023–24League One70000030100
Career total200421081333

Honours

West Bromwich Albion U23

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL - Squad List 2021/22. English English Football League. 1 November 2021.
  2. Web site: Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City eye teenage striker Jovan Malcolm. Rich. Jones. 13 November 2019. mirror.
  3. Web site: 5 Things to Know About Teenage Liverpool and Manchester United Target Jovan Malcolm. 15 November 2019. 90min.com.
  4. Web site: Albion agree new deals with host of young talents after cup run. Joseph. Chapman. 6 July 2021. BirminghamLive.
  5. Web site: Accrington sign Baggies striker Malcolm. www.bbc.co.uk.
  6. Web site: Shrewsbury Town wanted Accrington Stanley new boy Jovan Malcolm from West Brom. 1 September 2021. The 72.
  7. Web site: Stanley boss John Coleman not getting carried away after Shrewsbury win. Lancashire Telegraph.
  8. Web site: DEPARTURE: Malcolm returns to West Bromwich Albion. www.accringtonstanley.co.uk.
  9. Web site: Malcolm moves to Solihull Moors on loan . West Bromwich Albion FC . 11 February 2022 . 13 February 2022.
  10. Web site: West Brom sanction loan transfer for young striker Malcolm. Joseph. Chapman. 11 February 2022. BirminghamLive.
  11. Web site: FOOTBALL – Moors cling on to advance to FA Trophy quarter-finals after narrow Stourbridge victory.
  12. Web site: West Brom cruise past Chesterfield in cup replay. www.bbc.co.uk.
  13. Web site: Sheffield United 2-0 West Brom: Blades seal Premier League promotion. BBC Sport. 26 April 2023. 4 July 2024.
  14. Web site: Cheltenham sign Arsenal, WBA and Blues youngsters. www.bbc.co.uk.
  15. Web site: Six loan players to return to parent clubs. www.ctfc.com. 2 January 2024. 2 January 2024.
  16. Web site: 22 May 2024 . West Bromwich Albion: Matt Phillips among seven to leave Baggies . 23 May 2024 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  17. Web site: Masi . Joseph . 13 May 2022 . West Brom win Black Country derby PL Cup final in dramatic penalty shoot-out . 27 August 2022 . www.shropshirestar.com . en.