Adilson Malanda

French footballer

Adilson Malanda
Personal information
Full name	Adilson Malanda
Date of birth	(2001-10-29) 29 October 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth	Rouen, France
Height	1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Charlotte FC
Number	29
Youth career
	Nîmes
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2021	Nîmes II	15	(0)
2020–2021	Nîmes	1	(0)
2021–2022	Rodez	33	(0)
2022–	Charlotte FC	36	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 February 2024

Adilson Malanda (born 29 October 2001) is a French professional footballer who plays as defender for Major League Soccer club Charlotte FC.

Career

Malanda made his professional debut with Nîmes in a 2–1 Ligue 1 loss to Dijon on 23 December 2020.^[1]

On 4 August 2022, Malanda signed with Major League Soccer side Charlotte FC.^[2]

Born in France, Malanda is of Congolese descent.^[3]

^ "Nîmes vs. Dijon - 23 December 2020 - Soccerway". Soccerway.
^ Club, Charlotte Football. "Charlotte FC Acquires French Defender Adilson Malanda | Charlotte FC". Charlotte Football Club.
^ "Football, les résultats des matches amicaux en France | adiac-congo.com : toute l'actualité du Bassin du Congo". www.adiac-congo.com.