Malyk Hamilton

Malyk Hamilton
Personal information
Full name Malyk Hamilton
Date of birth (1999-09-02) September 2, 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Right-back, Winger
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)
2021 North Carolina FC 10 (0)
International career
2017 Canada U18 2 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of December 4, 2021

Malyk Hamilton (born September 2, 1999) is a Canadian professional soccer player who most recently played for North Carolina FC of USL League One.

Club career

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Early career

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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]

North Carolina FC

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On February 22, 2021, Hamilton signed with North Carolina FC of USL League One.[11] Upon completion of the 2021 season, North Carolina would announce that Hamilton's option would not be picked up, making him a free agent.[12]

International career

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

Personal life

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

Honours

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Calvary FC

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Malyk Hamilton". Canada Soccer. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "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.
  9. ^ "Canadian Premier League". August 15, 2020.
  10. ^ "Meet The Ten Iron Men Of The Island Games". Northern Tribune. September 21, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  11. ^ Birkedal, Morgan (February 22, 2021). "Canadian Youth International Malyk Hamilton Signs Contract with North Carolina FC". NorthCarolinaFC.com. North Carolina FC.
  12. ^ "Nelson Flores and Luis Arriaga sign new contracts with North Carolina FC". December 2021.
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