Jovan Malcolm

Jovan Malcolm

Personal information
Full name	Jovan Anthony Malcolm [1]
Date of birth	(2002-12-10) 10 December 2002 (age 22)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Gateshead
Number	45
Youth career
	West Bromwich Albion
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2024	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)
2024–	Gateshead	20	(3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:56, 9 February 2025 (UTC)

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

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]

On 21 September 2024, Malcolm joined National League side Gateshead on a two-year deal, having previously appeared for them in pre-season as a trialist. ^[17]

Career statistics

As of 9 February 2025

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 [18]	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	2 [a]	0	2	0
	2021–22 [19]	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022–23 [20]		1	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	3	1
	2023–24 [21]		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 [19]	League One	10	0	1	0	0	0	2 [a]	1	13	1
Solihull Moors (loan)	2021–22 [22]	National League	2	0	0	0	—		1 [b]	0	3	0
Cheltenham Town (loan)	2023–24 [21]	League One	7	0	0	0	0	0	3 [a]	0	10	0
Gateshead	2024–25 [22]	National League	20	3	2	0	3	2	6 [c]	4	31	9
Career total			40	3	6	2	4	2	14	5	64	12

1. Appearances in EFL Trophy
2. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
3. 2 appearances and 1 goal in the FA Trophy, 4 appearances and 3 goals in the National League Cup.

Honours

West Bromwich Albion U23

• Premier League Cup winner: 2021–22 ^[23]

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. "Sheffield United 2-0 West Brom: Blades seal Premier League promotion". BBC Sport. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
14. "Cheltenham sign Arsenal, WBA and Blues youngsters" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
15. "Six loan players to return to parent clubs". www.ctfc.com. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
16. "West Bromwich Albion: Matt Phillips among seven to leave Baggies". BBC Sport. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
17. "Jovan Malcolm joins Gateshead". gateshead-fc.com. 21 September 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
18. "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
19. "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
20. "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
21. "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
22. Jovan Malcolm at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
23. 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.