Adilson Malanda

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

Adilson Malanda

Personal information
Full name	Adilson Malanda
Date of birth	(2001-10-29) 29 October 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	Rouen, France
Height	1.94 m (6 ft 4 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	71	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 08:56, 23 February 2025 (UTC)

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]

Personal life

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