Malik Maine Mothersille (born 23 October 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Peterborough United.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Malik Maine Mothersille[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 23 October 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Croydon, England[1] | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Peterborough United | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2020 | Leyton Orient | ||
| 2020–2023 | Chelsea | ||
| 2021 | → Derby County (youth loan) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Peterborough United | 42 | (9) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:43, 9 December 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editEarly career
editBorn in London, Mothersille began his career in the academy of Leyton Orient. In January 2020, it was reported that Leyton Orient had agreed a deal with Premier League side Chelsea for Mothersille to join as a scholar the following season.[2] This was confirmed by Chelsea in July 2020, when Mothersille was announced among the new scholars for the 2020–21 season.[3] However, having failed to establish himself in Chelsea's under-18 team, making only one substitute appearance, he was loaned to Derby County to feature for their youth sides on 1 February 2021.[4]
The following season proved more successful at Chelsea for Mothersille; having scored consecutive braces in the EFL Trophy against former side Leyton Orient and Peterborough United, Mothersille was called up to Chelsea's first team squad for a mid-season, warm-weather training camp in Abu Dhabi, and he featured as a substitute in Chelsea's 1–0 friendly loss to Aston Villa - his first and only appearance for the club.[5]
With his contract set to expire at the end of the 2022–23 season, it was reported by the Evening Standard that Mothersille was close to agreeing a new deal with Chelsea in January 2023.[6] However, by May, he had still not accepted Chelsea's offer,[7] and in August, with his contract having expired, he went on trial with fellow Premier League side Everton.[8]
Peterborough United
editOn 2 September 2023, League One side Peterborough United announced that they had signed Mothersille on transfer deadline day, with an undisclosed compensation fee being agreed with Chelsea.[9][10]
International career
editMalik is eligible to play for England or Jamaica.
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 9 November 2024[11]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chelsea U21 | 2021–22 | — | — | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2022–23 | — | — | — | — | 3[a] | 4 | 3 | 4 | ||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Peterborough United | 2023–24 | League One | 22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9[b] | 3 | 33 | 6 |
| 2024–25 | League One | 15 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 1 | 20 | 6 | |
| Career total | 37 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 8 | 57 | 16 | ||
- ^ a b c Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- ^ 7 appearances and 3 goals in EFL Trophy, 2 appearances in EFL League One play-offs
Honours
editPeterborough United
References
edit- ^ a b c Malik Mothersille at WorldFootball.net
- ^ Kingsley, Igho (10 January 2020). "(Photo Confirmation) Chelsea Sign Attacking Midfielder From Leyton Orient". allnigeriasoccer.com. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "Introducing the 2020/21 Academy scholars". chelseafc.com. 2 July 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "Loan moves for Wakely and Mothersille". chelseafc.com. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Johnson, Simon (15 December 2022). "With Armando Broja injured, which young forward will step up for Chelsea?". theathletic.com. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
scored successive braces against professional opposition in the Papa Johns Trophy, firstly against former club Orient and then versus League One Peterborough. Significantly, [Graham] Potter then gave Mothersille more minutes than Burstow in that weekend friendly against Villa, bringing him on with 26 minutes remaining.
- ^ Kinsella, Nizaar (26 January 2023). "Chelsea starlets Charlie Webster and Malik Mothersille set to sign new contracts to stave off youth exodus". standard.co.uk.
- ^ Johnson, Simon (1 May 2023). "Chelsea at risk of losing academy talent Malik Mothersille with contract expiring next month". theathletic.com. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Johnson, Simon (14 August 2023). "Everton agree trial forms with Chelsea prospect Mothersille". theathletic.com. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "Posh Secure Permanent Signing Of Former Chelsea Striker". theposh.com. 2 September 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Swann, Alan (2 September 2023). "Peterborough United have signed a former Chelsea Academy hotshot". peterboroughtoday.co.uk. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Malik Mothersille at Soccerway
- ^ Harby, Chris (7 April 2024). "Peterborough United 2–1 Wycombe Wanderers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 April 2024.