Biography
Who is Malcom?
Early life and career beginnings
Malcom Filipe Silva de Oliveira was born in São Paulo, Brazil, on February 26, 1997. His father named him after the American activist Malcolm X. He began his football path in the youth system of Corinthians, his hometown club. By early 2014, he was competing in the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior and helped his team reach the final against Santos.
In March 2014, manager Mano Menezes promoted him to the first team. He made his professional debut on March 19, 2014, during a Copa do Brasil match against Bahia de Feira. He quickly integrated into the squad and made his Campeonato Brasileiro Série A debut in April 2014. His first professional goal arrived in September 2014 during a match against Chapecoense. He played a significant role in the 2015 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A championship campaign, totaling 70 appearances and ten goals for the club.
European club career
In January 2016, he transferred to the French club Bordeaux. He spent three seasons in France, playing 96 games and scoring 23 goals. His performance against Dijon in December 2017 earned him the Goal of the Season award at the Trophées UNFP du football. In July 2018, he signed a five-year contract with Barcelona for a transfer fee of 41 million euros. He scored his first competitive goal for the Spanish side in a Champions League match against Inter Milan in November 2018.
August 2019 marked his move to the Russian Premier League club Zenit Saint Petersburg. He signed a five-year deal and later extended his contract until 2027. During his tenure, he helped the team secure four consecutive Russian Premier League titles. He was particularly productive during the 2022-23 season, where he scored 23 goals and was named the league's top scorer, as well as the Player of the Season. He also netted four goals in a single match against Krylia Sovetov in April 2023.
International play and personal life
He has represented Brazil at multiple youth levels. He played for the Brazil under-20 team at the 2015 South American Youth Football Championship in Uruguay and the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand, where the team finished as runners-up. He was also part of the squad that competed at the Summer Olympics. In the 2020 Olympics final against Spain, he scored the winning goal in extra time to help Brazil secure the gold medal.
Off the field, he has faced some scrutiny. In 2015, authorities in São Paulo investigated a fraud scheme regarding his driving license, which he obtained only twenty days after turning 18. Also, he faced criticism at Bordeaux for his social media activity, specifically a photo with Neymar after a match loss. In February 2023, he officially acquired Russian citizenship.
Birthday and age
Malcom was born on February 26, 1997, which makes Malcom 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Malcom shares the date with 72 other famous people.
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