Jovan Malcolm

Jovan Malcolm

Personal information
Full name	Jovan Anthony Malcolm [1]
Date of birth	(2002-12-10) 10 December 2002 (age 21)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	West Bromwich Albion
Number	32
Youth career
	West Bromwich Albion
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–	West Bromwich Albion	1	(0)
2021–2022	→ Accrington Stanley (loan)	10	(0)
2022	→ Solihull Moors (loan)	2	(0)
2023–2024	→ Cheltenham Town (loan)	7	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:55, 7 January 2024 (UTC)

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

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 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, 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]

He scored his first goal for West Brom on 17 January 2023, appearing as a substitute in a FA Cup match. ^[12]

He moved on loan to Cheltenham Town in September 2023. ^[13] He was sent back to his parent club on 2 January 2024. ^[14]

Career statistics

As of 7 January 2024

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
West Bromwich Albion	2020–21 [15]	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	2 [lower-alpha 1]	0	2	0
	2021–22 [16]	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022–23 [17]		1	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	3	1
	2023–24 [18]		0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	2	1
	Total		1	0	3	2	1	0	2	0	7	2
Accrington Stanley (loan)	2021–22	League One [16]	10	0	1	0	0	0	2 [lower-alpha 1]	1	13	1
Solihull Moors (loan)	2021–22 [19]	National League	2	0	0	0	—		1 [lower-alpha 2]	0	3	0
Cheltenham Town (loan)	2023–24	League One [18]	7	0	0	0	0	0	3 [lower-alpha 1]	0	10	0
Career total			20	0	4	2	1	0	8	1	33	3

1. Appearances in EFL Trophy
2. Appearance in FA Trophy

Honours

West Bromwich Albion U23

• Premier League Cup winner: 2021–22 ^[20]

References

1. "EFL - Squad List 2021/22" (PDF). English English Football League. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
2. Jones, Rich (13 November 2019). "Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City eye teenage striker Jovan Malcolm". mirror.
3. "5 Things to Know About Teenage Liverpool and Manchester United Target Jovan Malcolm". 90min.com. 15 November 2019.
4. Chapman, Joseph (6 July 2021). "Albion agree new deals with host of young talents after cup run". BirminghamLive.
5. "Accrington sign Baggies striker Malcolm" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
6. "Shrewsbury Town wanted Accrington Stanley new boy Jovan Malcolm from West Brom". The 72. 1 September 2021.
7. "Stanley boss John Coleman not getting carried away after Shrewsbury win". Lancashire Telegraph.
8. "DEPARTURE: Malcolm returns to West Bromwich Albion". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk.
9. "Malcolm moves to Solihull Moors on loan". West Bromwich Albion FC. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
10. Chapman, Joseph (11 February 2022). "West Brom sanction loan transfer for young striker Malcolm". BirminghamLive.
11. "FOOTBALL – Moors cling on to advance to FA Trophy quarter-finals after narrow Stourbridge victory".
12. "West Brom cruise past Chesterfield in cup replay" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
13. "Cheltenham sign Arsenal, WBA and Blues youngsters" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
14. "Six loan players to return to parent clubs". www.ctfc.com. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
15. "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
16. "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
17. "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
18. "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
19. Jovan Malcolm at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
20. Masi, Joseph (13 May 2022). "West Brom win Black Country derby PL Cup final in dramatic penalty shoot-out". www.shropshirestar.com. Retrieved 27 August 2022.