Malyk Hamilton

Malyk Hamilton (born September 2, 1999) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Atlético Ottawa.

Malyk Hamilton
Personal information
Full name Malyk Hamilton
Date of birth (1999-09-02) September 2, 1999
Place of birth Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing 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 0 (0)
National team
2017 Canada U18 2 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 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]

International career

In October 2016, Hamilton made his debut and scored in a Canada U18 game, led by Rob Gale.[1]

Personal life

Hamilton was born in Calgary, Alberta.[1] He is a cousin of English professional footballers Marvin Bartley and Mitchell Thomas.[1]

References
  1. "Malyk Hamilton". Canada Soccer. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  2. "Malyk Hamilton". Soccerway. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  3. 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.
  4. "Toronto FC II sign two players". Toronto FC. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  5. "TFC II announces roster moves". Toronto FC. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  6. "Hamilton Homecoming". Cavalry FC. March 6, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  7. "Cavalry FC Official Pre-Season Training has begun". Cavalry FC. March 2, 2020.
  8. Charlie O'Connor-Clarke (March 6, 2020). "Atlético Ottawa signs former Cavalry player Malyk Hamilton". Atlético Ottawa. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
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