Justin Malou Explained

Justin Malou
Birth Date:1 June 1998
Birth Place:Kédougou, Senegal
Height:1.80m
Currentclub:North Carolina FC
Clubnumber:4
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:2016–2017
Youthclubs1:Montverde Academy
Collegeyears1:2017–2021
College1:Clemson Tigers
Collegecaps1:90
Collegegoals1:2
Years1:2017
Clubs1:SIMA Águilas
Caps1:10
Goals1:0
Years2:2022
Clubs2:Columbus Crew 2
Caps2:19
Goals2:1
Years3:2023
Clubs3:FC Tulsa
Caps3:23
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:North Carolina FC
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Club-Update:10:51, 21 October 2023 (UTC)

Justin Malou (born June 1, 1998) is a Senegalese footballer who plays as a defender for North Carolina FC in the USL Championship.

Early life and career

Malou, born in Kédougou in Senegal, moved to the United States to attended the Montverde Academy in the summer of 2016.[1] In 2017, Malou also played in the USL PDL with SIMA Águilas, Montverde's affiliate team, making ten appearances and finishing the season with a single assist.[2] [3]

After graduating in 2017, Malou committed to playing college soccer at Clemson University. Over five seasons with the Tigers, including a truncated 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Malou made 90 appearances, scoring two goals and tallying eight assists. Malou helped the team win the 2020 ACC Tournament as well as reach the quarterfinals of the 2019 NCAA Tournament. In 2020, he was named ACC All-Tournament Team.[4] [1] [5]

On January 21, 2021, Malou was selected 27th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Columbus Crew.[6] [7] [8] Malou was offered the chance to play another season at Clemson in 2021, which he opted for instead of immediately signing with Columbus.[1]

Professional career

Columbus Crew 2

On 25 February 2022, Malou signed with Columbus Crew 2 ahead of their inaugural season in the MLS Next Pro.[9] [10]

FC Tulsa

On 13 December 2022, Malou was acquired by USL Championship side FC Tulsa.[11] [12]

North Carolina FC

Malou joined North Carolina FC in December 2023, ahead of the club's return to the USL Championship.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clemson men's soccer trio from Senegal cherishing NCAA tournament run. Jon. Blau. Post and Courier.
  2. Web site: Justin Malou. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  3. Web site: Four SIMA Alumni Selected in MLS SuperDraft. Andrea. Colby. 25 January 2021.
  4. Web site: Justin Malou. 22 June 2018. Clemson Tigers Official Athletics Site.
  5. Web site: Justin Malou | Men's Soccer 2020-21 | Senior CLASS Award. www.seniorclassaward.com.
  6. Web site: RECAP | Columbus Crew SC selects two players in MLS SuperDraft 2021 | Columbus Crew. ColumbusCrew.com.
  7. Web site: The Crew select Justin Malou in MLS SuperDraft first round. Pat. Murphy. 21 January 2021. Massive Report.
  8. Web site: No telling how soon, or if, 2021 Crew draft picks will hit the field. Jacob. Myers. The Columbus Dispatch.
  9. Web site: Columbus Crew 2 adds three players to roster ahead of 2022 MLS NEXT Pro season | Columbus Crew. ColumbusCrew.com.
  10. Web site: Justin Malou | MLSsoccer.com. mlsnextpro.
  11. Web site: Columbus Crew 2 transfers defender Justin Malou to FC Tulsa . ColumbusCrew.com . 13 December 2022.
  12. Web site: Galbreath . Nolan . FC Tulsa Acquires 2021 First Round MLS SuperDraft Pick Justin Malou From Columbus Crew . FCTulsa.com . 13 December 2022.
  13. Web site: North Carolina FC signs defender Justin Malou . NorthCarolinaFC.com . . 12 December 2023.

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