Malachi Boateng, a midfielder notably recognised for his central defensive midfield prowess, was born in England on 5 July 2002, marking him at the sprightly age of 22 years. Donning the number 18 jersey, Boateng currently plays for Hearts. Standing at almost 6 foot tall (1.82m) and weighing in at 11 stone (70kg), he's a force to be reckoned with on the field.
According to Transfermarkt, Boateng's current market value waves around the £383k mark. His contract with Hearts is set to expire on the 31st of May 2027, with a healthy duration of 2 years and 7 months remaining.
Boateng's football journey began in July 2012 with the English Premier League outfit, Crystal Palace, where he joined as a trainee. Fast forward to August 2022, Boateng was loaned out to Queen's Park in the Scottish Championship. His debut season 2022 - 2023 with Queen's Park saw him representing the club in 34 league matches and scoring two goals.
The following year in July 2023, another loan beckoned Boateng to the Scottish Premiership club, Dundee. Indicative of his consistency, during his stint at Dundee for the 2023 - 2024 season, Boateng took to the pitch in 32 league matches.
August of 2024 marked a pivotal moment in Boateng's career as he transferred from Crystal Palace to Hearts in the Scottish Premiership. The fee remains undisclosed. Find him in the current season 2024 - 2025 as a valued player for Hearts, having made 12 first team appearances in league matches.
Boateng's contribution extends beyond league matches, as seen in his participation for Hearts during the League Cup 2024 - 2025 with one start, the Europa League Qualifiers 2024 - 2025 with two starts, and the Conference League 2024 - 2025 with two starts.
