Jovan Malcolm
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jovan Anthony Malcolm[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 10 December 2002 | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stevenage | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| 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) |
| 2024–2025 | Gateshead | 37 | (8) |
| 2025– | Stevenage | 7 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:41, 1 January 2026 (UTC) | |||
Jovan Anthony Malcolm (born 10 December 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Stevenage.
Career
[edit]Malcolm began his career with West Bromwich Albion, having joined their academy at the age of six,[2] and in 2019 was linked with a transfer away from the club.[3][4] He signed a new three-year contract with the club in July 2021.[5]
He moved on loan to League One club Accrington Stanley in August 2021.[6] He had also been linked with a move to Shrewsbury Town.[7] He made his Accrington debut on 4 September, appearing as a substitute alongside Ethan Hamilton, who was also making his debut.[8] The loan was terminated in January 2022 after Malcolm was recalled by West Bromwich Albion.[9]
On 11 February 2022, Malcolm joined National League side Solihull Moors on a one-month loan deal.[10][11] He made his Solihull debut a few days later, in the FA Trophy.[12]
On 17 January 2023, he made his first team debut and for West Brom in a 4–0 home win against Chesterfield, appearing as a substitute in a FA Cup third round replay match, and scoring the last of West Brom's goals.[13][14] On 26 April 2023, he made his Football League debut for West Brom, in a 2–0 away defeat against Sheffield United.[15]
He moved on loan to League One club Cheltenham Town in September 2023.[16] He was sent back to his parent club on 2 January 2024.[17]
He was released by West Brom at the end of the 2023–24 season.[18]
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.[19]
On 11 August 2025, Malcolm joined League One side Stevenage for a five-figure transfer fee, signing a two year contract.[20]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 1 January 2026
| 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[21] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021–22[22] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022–23[23] | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2023–24[24] | 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[22] | League One | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Solihull Moors (loan) | 2021–22[25] | National League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Cheltenham Town (loan) | 2023–24[24] | League One | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Gateshead | 2024–25[25] | National League | 37 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6[c] | 4 | 47 | 14 |
| Stevenage | 2025–26[26] | League One | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[a] | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Career total | 64 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 94 | 18 | ||
- ^ a b c d Appearances in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
- ^ 2 appearances and 1 goal in the FA Trophy, 4 appearances and 3 goals in the National League Cup.
Honours
[edit]West Bromwich Albion U23
- Premier League Cup winner: 2021–22[27]
References
[edit]- ^ "EFL - Squad List 2021/22" (PDF). English English Football League. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ Drury, Jonny (20 July 2025). "West Brom graduate who netted two in five games set for EFL return". www.expressandstar.com. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ Jones, Rich (13 November 2019). "Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City eye teenage striker Jovan Malcolm". mirror.
- ^ "5 Things to Know About Teenage Liverpool and Manchester United Target Jovan Malcolm". 90min.com. 15 November 2019.
- ^ Chapman, Joseph (6 July 2021). "Albion agree new deals with host of young talents after cup run". BirminghamLive.
- ^ "Accrington sign Baggies striker Malcolm". BBC Sport. 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Shrewsbury Town wanted Accrington Stanley new boy Jovan Malcolm from West Brom". The 72. 1 September 2021.
- ^ "Stanley boss John Coleman not getting carried away after Shrewsbury win". Lancashire Telegraph. 4 September 2021.
- ^ "DEPARTURE: Malcolm returns to West Bromwich Albion". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk.
- ^ "Malcolm moves to Solihull Moors on loan". West Bromwich Albion FC. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ Chapman, Joseph (11 February 2022). "West Brom sanction loan transfer for young striker Malcolm". BirminghamLive.
- ^ "FOOTBALL – Moors cling on to advance to FA Trophy quarter-finals after narrow Stourbridge victory".
- ^ "West Brom cruise past Chesterfield in cup replay". BBC Sport. 17 January 2023.
- ^ Cox, Lewis (19 January 2023). "West Brom's Jovam Malcolm: The hard work starts now". www.expressandstar.com. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ "Sheffield United 2-0 West Brom: Blades seal Premier League promotion". BBC Sport. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "Cheltenham sign Arsenal, WBA and Blues youngsters". BBC Sport. September 2023.
- ^ "Six loan players to return to parent clubs". www.ctfc.com. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "West Bromwich Albion: Matt Phillips among seven to leave Baggies". BBC Sport. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Jovan Malcolm joins Gateshead". gateshead-fc.com. 21 September 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Stevenage sign Gateshead striker Malcolm". bbc.co.uk. 11 August 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ a b Jovan Malcolm at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ 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.
- 2002 births
- Living people
- English men's footballers
- Men's association football forwards
- West Bromwich Albion F.C. players
- Accrington Stanley F.C. players
- Solihull Moors F.C. players
- Cheltenham Town F.C. players
- Gateshead F.C. players
- Stevenage F.C. players
- English Football League players
- National League (English football) players
- 21st-century English sportsmen
- Black British sportsmen
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jovan Anthony Malcolm[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 10 December 2002 | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stevenage | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| 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) |
| 2024–2025 | Gateshead | 37 | (8) |
| 2025– | Stevenage | 7 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:41, 1 January 2026 (UTC) | |||
Jovan Anthony Malcolm (born 10 December 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Stevenage.
Career
Malcolm began his career with West Bromwich Albion, having joined their academy at the age of six,[2] and in 2019 was linked with a transfer away from the club.[3][4] He signed a new three-year contract with the club in July 2021.[5]
He moved on loan to League One club Accrington Stanley in August 2021.[6] He had also been linked with a move to Shrewsbury Town.[7] He made his Accrington debut on 4 September, appearing as a substitute alongside Ethan Hamilton, who was also making his debut.[8] The loan was terminated in January 2022 after Malcolm was recalled by West Bromwich Albion.[9]
On 11 February 2022, Malcolm joined National League side Solihull Moors on a one-month loan deal.[10][11] He made his Solihull debut a few days later, in the FA Trophy.[12]
On 17 January 2023, he made his first team debut and for West Brom in a 4–0 home win against Chesterfield, appearing as a substitute in a FA Cup third round replay match, and scoring the last of West Brom's goals.[13][14] On 26 April 2023, he made his Football League debut for West Brom, in a 2–0 away defeat against Sheffield United.[15]
He moved on loan to League One club Cheltenham Town in September 2023.[16] He was sent back to his parent club on 2 January 2024.[17]
He was released by West Brom at the end of the 2023–24 season.[18]
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.[19]
On 11 August 2025, Malcolm joined League One side Stevenage for a five-figure transfer fee, signing a two year contract.[20]
Career statistics
- As of match played 1 January 2026
| 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[21] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021–22[22] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022–23[23] | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2023–24[24] | 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[22] | League One | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Solihull Moors (loan) | 2021–22[25] | National League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Cheltenham Town (loan) | 2023–24[24] | League One | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Gateshead | 2024–25[25] | National League | 37 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6[c] | 4 | 47 | 14 |
| Stevenage | 2025–26[26] | League One | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[a] | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Career total | 64 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 94 | 18 | ||
- ^ a b c d Appearances in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
- ^ 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[27]
References
- ^ "EFL - Squad List 2021/22" (PDF). English English Football League. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ Drury, Jonny (20 July 2025). "West Brom graduate who netted two in five games set for EFL return". www.expressandstar.com. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ Jones, Rich (13 November 2019). "Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City eye teenage striker Jovan Malcolm". mirror.
- ^ "5 Things to Know About Teenage Liverpool and Manchester United Target Jovan Malcolm". 90min.com. 15 November 2019.
- ^ Chapman, Joseph (6 July 2021). "Albion agree new deals with host of young talents after cup run". BirminghamLive.
- ^ "Accrington sign Baggies striker Malcolm". BBC Sport. 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Shrewsbury Town wanted Accrington Stanley new boy Jovan Malcolm from West Brom". The 72. 1 September 2021.
- ^ "Stanley boss John Coleman not getting carried away after Shrewsbury win". Lancashire Telegraph. 4 September 2021.
- ^ "DEPARTURE: Malcolm returns to West Bromwich Albion". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk.
- ^ "Malcolm moves to Solihull Moors on loan". West Bromwich Albion FC. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ Chapman, Joseph (11 February 2022). "West Brom sanction loan transfer for young striker Malcolm". BirminghamLive.
- ^ "FOOTBALL – Moors cling on to advance to FA Trophy quarter-finals after narrow Stourbridge victory".
- ^ "West Brom cruise past Chesterfield in cup replay". BBC Sport. 17 January 2023.
- ^ Cox, Lewis (19 January 2023). "West Brom's Jovam Malcolm: The hard work starts now". www.expressandstar.com. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ "Sheffield United 2-0 West Brom: Blades seal Premier League promotion". BBC Sport. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "Cheltenham sign Arsenal, WBA and Blues youngsters". BBC Sport. September 2023.
- ^ "Six loan players to return to parent clubs". www.ctfc.com. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "West Bromwich Albion: Matt Phillips among seven to leave Baggies". BBC Sport. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Jovan Malcolm joins Gateshead". gateshead-fc.com. 21 September 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Stevenage sign Gateshead striker Malcolm". bbc.co.uk. 11 August 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ a b Jovan Malcolm at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ 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.