Aly Mallé
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Aly Mallé | ||
| Date of birth | 3 April 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Bamako, Mali | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Granada (on loan from Watford) | ||
| Number | 34 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Black Stars | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2016 | Black Stars | ||
| 2016– | Watford | 0 | (0) |
| 2016– | → Granada B (loan) | 20 | (6) |
| 2017– | → Granada (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2015 | Mali U17 | 12 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 May 2017 | |||
Aly Mallé (born 3 April 1998) is a Malian footballer who plays for Spanish club Granada CF, on loan from Watford, as a left winger.
Club career
Born in Bamako, Mallé began his senior career with AS Black Stars. In July 2015 he went on a trial at 1. FC Köln,[1] but nothing came of it.
In February 2016, Mallé was linked to several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Watford.[2] He reportedly agreed to a contract with the latter late in the month,[3] and officially joined the Hornets on 29 July.[4]
Immediately after joining Watford Mallé was loaned to Granada CF, being initially assigned to the reserves in Segunda División B.[5] He made his debut for the B-side on 4 September, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–1 home win against La Roda CF.[6]
Mallé scored his first goal in Spain on 1 October 2016, but in a 1–2 away loss against Real Murcia.[7] He made his first team – and La Liga – debut on 21 January 2017, starting in a 1–3 defeat at RCD Espanyol.[8]
International career
Mallé was included in Mali under-17 squad for the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup hosted in Chile.[9] He was elected the Bronze Ball of the tournament, after being an undisputed starter and scoring two goals and providing two assists.[10]
Mallé was also included in the 30-man list ahead of the 2016 African Nations Championship,[11] but was cut from the final squad.
Honours
Individual
- FIFA U-17 World Cup Bronze Ball: 2015[10]
References
- ^ "Beim 1. FC Köln im Probetraining" (in German). Liga Insider. 8 July 2015. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ "Watford steal a march on Arsenal and Liverpool by holding talks with Aly Malle". Daily Mail. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ "Aly Mallé s'engage avec Watford, mais sera prêté à l'Espagnol de Grenade en juin prochain" (in French). Mali Football. 24 February 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ "Watford snare trio of exciting young talent". WD Sport. 29 July 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ "Aly Mallé, la gran promesa de Malí que llega al Granada B" (in Spanish). Granada Digital. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ "El Granada CF 'B' remonta ante La Roda y consigue su primera victoria como local (2–1)" (in Spanish). Granada Digital. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ "El Granada B sucumbe en casa del Real Murcia (2–1)" (in Spanish). Granada Digital. 1 October 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ "'Pericos' que vuelan" (in Spanish). Marca. 21 January 2017. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ "Mali seleciona 21 jogadores para Mundial Sub-17" (in Spanish). PanaPress. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Osimhen and Nigeria the big winners". FIFA.com. 9 November 2015. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ^ "U-17 star Aly Malle earns Mali CHAN call-up". mtnfootball.com. 21 December 2015. Retrieved 21 January 2017.