Malick Dembele

Malick Dembélé (born April 5, 2004) is a Malian footballer who plays as a midfielder for MLS Next Pro side New York Red Bulls II on loan from Yeelen Olympique.

Malick Dembélé

Personal information
Full name	Malick Zanké Dembélé
Date of birth	(2004-04-05) 5 April 2004 (age 21)
Place of birth	Mali
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	New York Red Bulls II
Number	90
Youth career
2015-2020	Yeelen Olympique
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2023	Yeelen Olympique	32	(9)
2024–	New York Red Bulls II (loan)	25	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 30 June 2023

Club career

Yeelen Olympique

Born in Mali, Dembélé joined the youth academy of Yeelen Olympique in 2015. In 2021, at the age of 17 he made his debut with the first team and featured regularly as an attacking midfielder. During this span he has made 32 appearances for the club, scoring nine goals and assisting on nine others.

While with Yeelen Olympique, Dembélé went on trial with Spain's Sevilla FC.^[1]

loan to New York Red Bulls II

On 8 March 2024, Dembélé joined MLS Next Pro side New York Red Bulls II on a loan from Yeelen Olympique.^[2][3] Dembélé made his debut for New York on 20 March 2024, appearing as a second-half substitute for Mohammed Sofo in a 5-1 victory over Hudson Valley Hammers in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup, Dembélé would also record his first goal for the club in this match.^[4]