Malachi Sharpe
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Malachi Sharpe | ||
| Date of birth | 20 November 2005[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Nottingham, England | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | forward, midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Manchester United | ||
| Number | 74[3] | ||
| 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.[4]
Club career
[edit]Sharpe started his career with local club AFC Vernon, but was scouted by Derby County at the age of nine.[5] 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".[6] After seven years at Derby County, Sharpe signed for Manchester United in 2021.[7] He currently plays for United's U21 team.[8]
International career
[edit]Although Sharpe has represented Scotland at youth level, he is also eligible to play for Jamaica and England.[9] 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.[10][11] 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.[12][13]
Style of play
[edit]Sharpe has been described as a winger who is "quick, direct, and has an eye for goal."[14] 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."[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "Scotland - M. Sharpe - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway".
- ^ "Malachi Sharpe".
- ^ "Malachi Sharpe - Soccer Wiki: For the fans, by the fans". 2019.
- ^ "Manchester United talents to watch in 2023: Malachi Sharpe". January 2023.
- ^ "Malachi Sharpe is Manchester United player to watch in 2024". January 2024.
- ^ "Sharpe Shooting for the Stars – the Nottingham Sport".
- ^ "Malachi Sharpe signs first professional Manchester United contract". 17 December 2022.
- ^ "Malachi Sharpe - Manchester United U21 Forward - ESPN (PH)".
- ^ "Manchester United talents to watch in 2023: Malachi Sharpe". January 2023.
- ^ "Northern Ireland U17 vs. Scotland U17 - 27 October 2021 - Soccerway".
- ^ "NI U17s suffer late defeat to Scotland".
- ^ "Scotland - Andorra 3:1".
- ^ "Scotland - Serbia 2:1".
- ^ "Malachi Sharpe is Manchester United player to watch in 2024". January 2024.
- ^ "Malachi Sharpe is showing up as very interesting Man Utd option, he's one of the under-21s standout players". 11 October 2024.