Tyrell Malacia, the Dutch defender born on August 17, 1999, currently finds his footballing home at Manchester United, where he primarily serves as a left back. Aged 25, he comes in at a height of about 5ft 6in (1.69m), and weighs 10st 7lb (67kg), donning the number 12 jersey for the Red Devils.
Hailing from the Netherlands, Malacia began his professional journey as a trainee at Feyenoord in July of 2008. His debut season in the Eredivisie, the 2017 - 2018 stretch, saw him making 11 first team appearances in league matches. He managed to increase his involvement over time, playing in 17, 12, 26, and 32 league games in subsequent seasons, from 2018 to 2022, and showed some offensive prowess as well, netting a total of four goals over these five seasons.
In the summer of 2022, Malacia sought greener pastures in England. A successful transfer from Feyenoord to Manchester United saw him donning United's colours for an estimated fee of around £15m. His first season (2022 - 2023) in the English Premier League, he made 22 league appearances. By the 2024 - 2025 season, his part in United's league campaign had lessened, reflected by his three appearances. However, Malacia represented United in other competitions during the 2024 - 2025 timeframe, taking part in the FA Cup and the Europa League, where he had one substitute appearance and four appearances (including three starts), respectively.
Feeling the need for more playing time, Malacia made a temporary switch back to the Eredivisie in February of 2025, this time with PSV, where he made another eight appearance in league play.
As for Malacia's monetary value in the ever-volatile football market? According to Transfermarkt, he's currently valued at approximately £13m. His contract with Manchester United is due to expire in the summer of 2025, giving him about a month left under his current terms.
