Jovan Malcolm

Jovan Malcolm
Personal information
Full name Jovan Anthony Malcolm
Date of birth (2002-12-10) 10 December 2002 (age 23)
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
York City
(on loan from Stevenage)
Youth career
West Bromwich Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2024 West Bromwich Albion 1 (0)
2021–2022 → Accrington Stanley (loan) 10 (0)
2022 → Solihull Moors (loan) 2 (0)
2023–2024 → Cheltenham Town (loan) 7 (0)
2024–2025 Gateshead 37 (8)
2025– Stevenage 8 (0)
2026 → Barrow (loan) 13 (1)
2026– → York City (loan) 8 (3)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:20, 17 October 2026 (UTC)

Jovan Anthony Malcolm (born 10 December 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League Two club York City, on loan from EFL League One club Stevenage.

Career

Malcolm began his career with West Bromwich Albion, having joined their academy at the age of six, and in 2019 was linked with a transfer away from the club. He signed a new three-year contract with the club in July 2021.

He moved on loan to League One club Accrington Stanley in August 2021. He had also been linked with a move to Shrewsbury Town. He made his Accrington debut on 4 September, appearing as a substitute alongside Ethan Hamilton, who was also making his debut. The loan was terminated in January 2022 after Malcolm was recalled by West Bromwich Albion.

On 11 February 2022, Malcolm joined National League side Solihull Moors on a one-month loan deal. He made his Solihull debut a few days later, in the FA Trophy.

On 17 January 2023, he made his first team debut and for West Brom in a 4–0 home win against Chesterfield, appearing as a substitute in a FA Cup third round replay match, and scoring the last of West Brom's goals. On 26 April 2023, he made his Football League debut for West Brom, in a 2–0 away defeat against Sheffield United.

He moved on loan to League One club Cheltenham Town in September 2023. He was sent back to his parent club on 2 January 2024.

He was released by West Brom at the end of the 2023–24 season.

On 21 September 2024, Malcolm joined National League side Gateshead on a two-year deal, having previously appeared for them in pre-season as a trialist.

On 11 August 2025, Malcolm joined League One side Stevenage for a five-figure transfer fee, signing a two year contract. On 29 January 2026, Malcolm joined League Two side Barrow on loan until the end of the season.

In August 2026, Malcolm joined York City on loan until January 2027.

Career statistics

As of match played 17 October 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
West Bromwich Albion 2020–21 Premier League 0000002020
2021–22 Championship 0000000000
2022–23 1021000031
2023–24 0011100021
Total 1032102072
Accrington Stanley (loan) 2021–22 League One 100100021131
Solihull Moors (loan) 2021–22 National League 2000—1030
Cheltenham Town (loan) 2023–24 League One 70000030100
Gateshead 2024–25 National League 3782032644714
Stevenage 2025–26 League One 80101041141
2026–27 League One 0000000000
Total 80101041141
Barrow (loan) 2025–26 League Two 131000000131
York City (loan) 2026–27 League Two 83000020103
Career total 8612725220611822
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Appearances in EFL Trophy
  2. ↑ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  3. ↑ 2 appearances and 1 goal in the FA Trophy, 4 appearances and 3 goals in the National League Cup.

Honours

West Bromwich Albion U23

References

  1. ↑ "EFL – Squad List 2026/27: York City – In Squad Players" (PDF). English Football League. September 2026. p. 144. Retrieved 12 September 2026.
  2. ↑ Drury, Jonny (20 July 2025). "West Brom graduate who netted two in five games set for EFL return". www.expressandstar.com. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
  3. ↑ Jones, Rich (13 November 2019). "Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City eye teenage striker Jovan Malcolm". mirror.
  4. ↑ "5 Things to Know About Teenage Liverpool and Manchester United Target Jovan Malcolm". 90min.com. 15 November 2019.
  5. ↑ Chapman, Joseph (6 July 2021). "Albion agree new deals with host of young talents after cup run". BirminghamLive.
  6. ↑ "Accrington sign Baggies striker Malcolm". BBC Sport. 31 August 2021.
  7. ↑ "Shrewsbury Town wanted Accrington Stanley new boy Jovan Malcolm from West Brom". The 72. 1 September 2021.
  8. ↑ "Stanley boss John Coleman not getting carried away after Shrewsbury win". Lancashire Telegraph. 4 September 2021.
  9. ↑ "DEPARTURE: Malcolm returns to West Bromwich Albion". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk.
  10. ↑ "Malcolm moves to Solihull Moors on loan". West Bromwich Albion FC. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  11. ↑ Chapman, Joseph (11 February 2022). "West Brom sanction loan transfer for young striker Malcolm". BirminghamLive.
  12. ↑ "FOOTBALL – Moors cling on to advance to FA Trophy quarter-finals after narrow Stourbridge victory".
  13. ↑ "West Brom cruise past Chesterfield in cup replay". BBC Sport. 17 January 2023.
  14. ↑ Cox, Lewis (19 January 2023). "West Brom's Jovam Malcolm: The hard work starts now". www.expressandstar.com. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
  15. ↑ "Sheffield United 2-0 West Brom: Blades seal Premier League promotion". BBC Sport. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  16. ↑ "Cheltenham sign Arsenal, WBA and Blues youngsters". BBC Sport. September 2023.
  17. ↑ "Six loan players to return to parent clubs". www.ctfc.com. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  18. ↑ "West Bromwich Albion: Matt Phillips among seven to leave Baggies". BBC Sport. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  19. ↑ "Jovan Malcolm joins Gateshead". gateshead-fc.com. 21 September 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  20. ↑ "Stevenage sign Gateshead striker Malcolm". bbc.co.uk. 11 August 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  21. ↑ "Jovan joins the Bluebirds". Barrow A.F.C. 29 January 2026. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  22. ↑ "Barrow: Bluebirds sign defender Brandon Powell and forward Jovan Malcolm on loan". BBC Sport. 29 January 2026.
  23. ↑ "Forward Jovan Malcolm joins City on loan". York City F.C. 26 August 2026. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
  24. ↑ "Jovan Malcolm: York City sign Stevenage forward on loan until January". BBC Sport. 26 August 2026.
  25. ↑ "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  26. 1 2 "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  27. ↑ "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  28. 1 2 "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  29. 1 2 Jovan Malcolm at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  30. 1 2 "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
  31. 1 2 "Games played by Jovan Malcolm in 2026/2027". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
  32. ↑ Masi, Joseph (13 May 2022). "West Brom win Black Country derby PL Cup final in dramatic penalty shoot-out". www.shropshirestar.com. Retrieved 27 August 2022.