Adilson Keithe Michel Malanda (born 29 October 2001) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Middlesbrough.
Career He was born in France to Congolese and Malagasy parents. Malanda made his professional debut with Nîmes.
On 4 August 2022, Malanda signed with Major League Soccer side Charlotte FC.
On 20 August 2025, Malanda signed for EFL Championship club Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee and was loaned back to Charlotte until the end of the MLS season.
Malanda debuted for Middlesbrough on the 4 January 2026 in their 4-0 win over Southampton and earned the player of the match.
Personal life Born in France, Malanda is of Congolese descent.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNîmes II2018–19Championnat National 21000——102019–209000——902020–21Championnat National 35000——50Total15000——150Rodez2021–22Ligue 233010——3402022–231000——10Total34010——350Charlotte FC2022Major League Soccer6000——60202330020—40360202435100—20371202526110——271Total97230—601062Middlesbrough2025–26EFL Championship21010—302502026–27EFL Championship7100200091Total281102030341Charlotte FC (loan)2025Major League Soccer9010—00100Career total18335020901993
References
External links Profile at Nîmes Olympique website. Archived from the original on 8 August 2020.