Malyk Hamilton
Malyk Hamilton (born September 2, 1999) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Atlético Ottawa.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Malyk Hamilton | ||
Date of birth | September 2, 1999 | ||
Place of birth | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Position(s) | Winger, Right-back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Atlético Ottawa | ||
Number | 2 | ||
Youth career | |||
Calgary Northern Hills | |||
Calgary Deerfoot | |||
Calgary Southwest United | |||
Calgary Foothills | |||
2011–2018 | West Ham United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018 | Toronto FC III | 6 | (1) |
2018 | Toronto FC II | 2 | (0) |
2019 | Cavalry FC | 18 | (0) |
2020– | Atlético Ottawa | 7 | (0) |
National team | |||
2017 | Canada U18 | 2 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 6, 2020 |
Club career
Early career
Hamilton began playing soccer in Calgary with Calgary Northern Hills, before moving on to Calgary Deerfoot and then Calgary Southwest United.[1]
West Ham United
Hamilton joined the West Ham United Academy at the U-12 level and made 25 appearances in the U-18 Premier League.[2] He also made a brief appearance in the Premier League 2.[2]
In March 2018, Hamilton left West Ham.[3]
Toronto FC II
Shortly after leaving West Ham, Hamilton signed with Toronto FC II.[4] On December 20, 2018 Hamilton was released by Toronto FC.[5]
Cavalry FC
On March 6, 2019 Hamilton signed with his hometown Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC.[6] Hamilton would not be listed on Cavalry's training camp roster for the 2020 season, ending his time with the club after one season.[7]
Atlético Ottawa
On March 6, 2020, Hamilton signed with Atlético Ottawa.[8] He made his debut on August 15 against York9.[9] In the shortened 2020 season, he played in every single minute of action for the club.[10]
International career
In October 2016, Hamilton made his debut and scored in a Canada U18 game, led by Rob Gale.[1]
Honours
Club
Calvary FC
- Canadian Premier League Finals
- Runners-up: 2019
- Canadian Premier League (Regular season):
- Champions: Spring 2019, Fall 2019
Personal life
Hamilton was born in Calgary, Alberta.[1] He is a cousin of English professional footballers Marvin Bartley and Mitchell Thomas.[1]
References
- "Malyk Hamilton". Canada Soccer. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- "Malyk Hamilton". Soccerway. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- Danny Owen (March 23, 2018). "West Ham came to a mutual agreement to let go Malyk Hamilton and winger has already found a new club". HITC. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- "Toronto FC II sign two players". Toronto FC. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- "TFC II announces roster moves". Toronto FC. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- "Hamilton Homecoming". Cavalry FC. March 6, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- "Cavalry FC Official Pre-Season Training has begun". Cavalry FC. March 2, 2020.
- Charlie O'Connor-Clarke (March 6, 2020). "Atlético Ottawa signs former Cavalry player Malyk Hamilton". Atlético Ottawa. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- "Canadian Premier League". August 15, 2020.
- "Meet The Ten Iron Men Of The Island Games". Northern Tribune. September 21, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
External links
- Canada Soccer profile
- Malyk Hamilton at Soccerway