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{{Infobox football biography | {{Infobox football biography | ||
| name |
| name = Malachi Sharpe | ||
| fullname |
| fullname = Malachi Sharpe | ||
| height |
| height = 1.76 m<ref>https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/malachi-sharpe/</ref> | ||
| birth_date |
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|2005|11|20}}<ref>https://int.soccerway.com/players/malachi-sharpe/761812/</ref> | ||
| birth_place |
| birth_place = ], ] | ||
| position |
| position = ], ] | ||
| currentclub |
| currentclub = ] | ||
| clubnumber |
| clubnumber = 74<ref>https://en.soccerwiki.org/player.php?pid=150088</ref> | ||
| youthyears1 |
| youthyears1 = | ||
| youthclubs1 |
| youthclubs1 = ] | ||
| youthyears2 |
| youthyears2 = 2014–2021 | ||
| youthclubs2 |
| youthclubs2 = ] | ||
| youthyears3 |
| youthyears3 = 2021– | ||
| youthclubs3 |
| youthclubs3 = ] | ||
| nationalyears1 = |
| nationalyears1 = 2021–2022 | ||
| nationalteam1 |
| nationalteam1 = Scotland U17 | ||
| nationalcaps1 |
| nationalcaps1 = 5 | ||
| nationalgoals1 = 1 | | nationalgoals1 = 1 | ||
| nationalyears2 = 2023 | | nationalyears2 = 2023 | ||
| nationalteam2 |
| nationalteam2 = Scotland U19 | ||
| nationalcaps2 |
| nationalcaps2 = 3 | ||
| nationalgoals2 = 2 | | nationalgoals2 = 2 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Malachi Sharpe''' is a ] professional ] who plays as an ] or ] for ] in the ]. Malachi is the first cousin of former ] international ]. |
'''Malachi Sharpe''' is a ] professional ] who plays as an ] or ] for ] in the ]. Malachi is the first cousin of former ] international ].<ref>https://www.unitedinfocus.com/academy/manchester-united-talents-to-watch-in-2023-malachi-sharpe/</ref> | ||
== Club |
== Club career == | ||
⚫ | Sharpe started his career with local club AFC Vernon, but was scouted by ] at the age of nine.<ref>https://www.unitedinfocus.com/academy/malachi-sharpe-manchester-united-player-to-watch-in-2024/</ref> Although there was also interest from ] and ], Sharpe decided to join Derby because "the set-up there was of a higher standard".<ref>https://www.nottinghamsport.com/index.php/2021/10/30/sharpe-shooting-for-the-stars/#:~:text=In%20joining%20the%20young%20Rams,from%20strength%2Dto%2Dstrength.</ref> After seven years at Derby County, Sharpe signed for Manchester United in 2021.<ref>https://www.unitedinfocus.com/academy/malachi-sharpe-signs-first-professional-manchester-united-contract/</ref> He currently plays for United's U21 team.<ref>https://www.espn.ph/football/player/_/id/386195/malachi-sharpe</ref> | ||
== International career == | |||
⚫ | Sharpe started his career with local club AFC Vernon, but was scouted by ] at the age of nine.<ref>https://www.unitedinfocus.com/academy/malachi-sharpe-manchester-united-player-to-watch-in-2024/</ref> Although there was also interest from ] and ], Sharpe decided to join Derby because "the set-up there was of a higher standard".<ref>https://www.nottinghamsport.com/index.php/2021/10/30/sharpe-shooting-for-the-stars/#:~:text=In%20joining%20the%20young%20Rams,from%20strength%2Dto%2Dstrength.</ref> After seven years at Derby County, Sharpe signed for Manchester United in 2021. |
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⚫ | Although Sharpe has represented ] at youth level, he is also eligible to play for ] and ].<ref>https://www.unitedinfocus.com/academy/manchester-united-talents-to-watch-in-2023-malachi-sharpe/</ref> He made his international debut on 27 October 2024, for Scotland U17 in a 3–2 win against Northern Ireland in a ] Qualifier, scoring a ] in the 79th minute after a ] from ].<ref>https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/10/27/europe/uefa-u17-championship-qualification/northern-ireland-under-17/scotland-under-17/3604388/</ref><ref>https://www.transfermarkt.com/malachi-sharpe/nationalmannschaft/spieler/921830/plus/0/verein_id/25791</ref><ref>https://www.irishfa.com/news/2021/october/ni-u17s-suffer-late-defeat-to-scotland</ref> He made his debut for Scotland U19s in a 0–0 draw with ] U19 in the ] Qualifiers. In his next two games, a 3–1 win against ] U19 and a 2–1 win against ] U19 in the same competition, Malachi scored two goals, one in each game.<ref>https://www.flashscore.com/match/042C4ste/#/match-summary/match-summary</ref><ref>https://www.flashscore.com/match/fR1G31e1/#/match-summary/match-summary</ref> | ||
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== Style of play == | ||
⚫ | Sharpe has been described as a winger who is "quick, direct, and has an eye for goal."<ref>https://www.unitedinfocus.com/academy/malachi-sharpe-manchester-united-player-to-watch-in-2024/#:~:text=Sharpe%20is%20quick%2C%20direct%2C%20and,over%20Southampton%20a%20particular%20standout.</ref> He is also noted for showing a "willingness to take players on and get in behind defences," while his "pace and quick feet make him difficult to contain."<ref>https://www.unitedinfocus.com/academy/malachi-sharpe-is-showing-up-as-very-interesting-manchester-united-option-hes-one-of-the-under-21s-standout-players/#:~:text=Sharpe%20shows%20a%20willingness%20to,when%20he%20was%20in%20possession.</ref> | ||
⚫ | Although Sharpe has represented ] at youth level, he is also eligible to play for ] and ]. |
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== Style of Play == | |||
⚫ | Sharpe has been described as a winger who is "quick, direct, and has an eye for goal." |
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} |
Revision as of 08:10, 23 December 2024
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Malachi Sharpe | ||
Date of birth | (2005-11-20) 20 November 2005 (age 19) | ||
Place of birth | Nottingham, England | ||
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward, midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Manchester United | ||
Number | 74 | ||
Youth career | |||
A.F.C. Vernon Colts | |||
2014–2021 | Derby County FC | ||
2021– | Manchester United | ||
International career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2021–2022 | Scotland U17 | 5 | (1) |
2023 | Scotland U19 | 3 | (2) |
Malachi Sharpe is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as an forward or midfielder for Manchester United U21s in the Premier League 2. Malachi is the first cousin of former England international Viv Anderson.
Club career
Sharpe started his career with local club AFC Vernon, but was scouted by Derby County at the age of nine. Although there was also interest from Notts County and Nottingham Forest, Sharpe decided to join Derby because "the set-up there was of a higher standard". After seven years at Derby County, Sharpe signed for Manchester United in 2021. He currently plays for United's U21 team.
International career
Although Sharpe has represented Scotland at youth level, he is also eligible to play for Jamaica and England. He made his international debut on 27 October 2024, for Scotland U17 in a 3–2 win against Northern Ireland in a U17 UEFA Euro Qualifier, scoring a header in the 79th minute after a cross from Ben Doak. He made his debut for Scotland U19s in a 0–0 draw with Bulgaria U19 in the U19 UEFA Euro Qualifiers. In his next two games, a 3–1 win against Andorra U19 and a 2–1 win against Serbia U19 in the same competition, Malachi scored two goals, one in each game.
Style of play
Sharpe has been described as a winger who is "quick, direct, and has an eye for goal." He is also noted for showing a "willingness to take players on and get in behind defences," while his "pace and quick feet make him difficult to contain."
References
- https://int.soccerway.com/players/malachi-sharpe/761812/
- https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/malachi-sharpe/
- https://en.soccerwiki.org/player.php?pid=150088
- https://www.unitedinfocus.com/academy/manchester-united-talents-to-watch-in-2023-malachi-sharpe/
- https://www.unitedinfocus.com/academy/malachi-sharpe-manchester-united-player-to-watch-in-2024/
- https://www.nottinghamsport.com/index.php/2021/10/30/sharpe-shooting-for-the-stars/#:~:text=In%20joining%20the%20young%20Rams,from%20strength%2Dto%2Dstrength.
- https://www.unitedinfocus.com/academy/malachi-sharpe-signs-first-professional-manchester-united-contract/
- https://www.espn.ph/football/player/_/id/386195/malachi-sharpe
- https://www.unitedinfocus.com/academy/manchester-united-talents-to-watch-in-2023-malachi-sharpe/
- https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/10/27/europe/uefa-u17-championship-qualification/northern-ireland-under-17/scotland-under-17/3604388/
- https://www.transfermarkt.com/malachi-sharpe/nationalmannschaft/spieler/921830/plus/0/verein_id/25791
- https://www.irishfa.com/news/2021/october/ni-u17s-suffer-late-defeat-to-scotland
- https://www.flashscore.com/match/042C4ste/#/match-summary/match-summary
- https://www.flashscore.com/match/fR1G31e1/#/match-summary/match-summary
- https://www.unitedinfocus.com/academy/malachi-sharpe-manchester-united-player-to-watch-in-2024/#:~:text=Sharpe%20is%20quick%2C%20direct%2C%20and,over%20Southampton%20a%20particular%20standout.
- https://www.unitedinfocus.com/academy/malachi-sharpe-is-showing-up-as-very-interesting-manchester-united-option-hes-one-of-the-under-21s-standout-players/#:~:text=Sharpe%20shows%20a%20willingness%20to,when%20he%20was%20in%20possession.