Malyk Hamilton facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Malyk Hamilton | ||
| Date of birth | September 2, 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.73 m | ||
| Playing position | 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) |
| National team | |||
| 2017 | Canada U18 | 2 | (1) |
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Malyk Hamilton (born September 2, 1999) is a Canadian professional soccer player who most recently played for North Carolina FC of USL League One.
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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.
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. He also made a brief appearance in the Premier League 2.
In March 2018, Hamilton left West Ham.
Toronto FC II
Shortly after leaving West Ham, Hamilton signed with Toronto FC II. On December 20, 2018 Hamilton was released by Toronto FC.
Cavalry FC
On March 6, 2019 Hamilton signed with his hometown Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC. Hamilton would not be listed on Cavalry's training camp roster for the 2020 season, ending his time with the club after one season.
Atlético Ottawa
On March 6, 2020, Hamilton signed with Atlético Ottawa. He made his debut on August 15 against York9. In the shortened 2020 season, he played in every single minute of action for the club.
North Carolina FC
On February 22, 2021, Hamilton signed with North Carolina FC of USL League One. Upon completion of the 2021 season, North Carolina would announce that Hamilton's option would not be picked up, making him a free agent.
International career
In October 2016, Hamilton made his debut and scored in a Canada U18 game, led by Rob Gale.
Personal life
Hamilton was born in Calgary, Alberta. He is a cousin of English professional footballers Marvin Bartley and Mitchell Thomas.
Honours
Calvary FC
- Canadian Premier League Finals
- Runners-up: 2019
- Canadian Premier League (Regular season):
- Champions: Spring 2019, Fall 2019
