Malyk Hamilton

Malyk Hamilton (born September 2, 1999) is a Canadian professional soccer player who most recently played for North Carolina FC of USL League One.

Malyk Hamilton

Personal information
Full name	Malyk Hamilton
Date of birth	(1999-09-02) September 2, 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth	Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Right-back, Winger
Youth career
	Calgary Northern Hills
	Calgary Deerfoot
	Calgary Southwest United
	Calgary Foothills
2011–2018	West Ham United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018	Toronto FC III	6	(1)
2018	Toronto FC II	2	(0)
2019	Cavalry FC	18	(0)
2020	Atlético Ottawa	7	(0)
2021	North Carolina FC	10	(0)
International career
2017	Canada U18	2	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of December 4, 2021

Club career

Early career

Hamilton began playing soccer in Calgary with Calgary Northern Hills, before moving on to Calgary Deerfoot and then Calgary Southwest United.^[1]

West Ham United

Hamilton joined the West Ham United Academy at the U-12 level and made 25 appearances in the U-18 Premier League.^[2] He also made a brief appearance in the Premier League 2.^[2]

In March 2018, Hamilton left West Ham.^[3]

Toronto FC II

Shortly after leaving West Ham, Hamilton signed with Toronto FC II.^[4] On December 20, 2018 Hamilton was released by Toronto FC.^[5]

Cavalry FC

On March 6, 2019 Hamilton signed with his hometown Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC.^[6] Hamilton would not be listed on Cavalry's training camp roster for the 2020 season, as he decided to leave the club for another opportunity/offer. ^[7]

Atlético Ottawa

On March 6, 2020, Hamilton signed with Atlético Ottawa.^[8] He made his debut on August 15 against York9.^[9] In the shortened 2020 season, he played in every single minute of action for the club.Hamilton was offered an extended contract with the club but made the decision to move and accept a USL offer. ^[10]

North Carolina FC

On February 22, 2021, Hamilton signed with North Carolina FC of USL League One.^[11] Upon completion of the 2021 season, North Carolina would announce that Hamilton's option would not be picked up, due to an injury making him a free agent.^[12]

International career

In October 2016, Hamilton made his debut and scored in a Canada U18 game, led by Rob Gale.^[1]

Personal life

Hamilton was born in Calgary, Alberta.^[1] He is a cousin of English professional footballers Marvin Bartley and Mitchell Thomas.^[1]

Honours

Calvary FC

• Canadian Premier League Finals
  • Runners-up: 2019
• Canadian Premier League (Regular season):
  • Champions: Spring 2019, Fall 2019