Jean Emmanuel Victor Maleb (born 7 July 1986) is a Vanuatuan former footballer who is last known to have played as a striker for Yatel. He was a Vanuatu international.
Club career
Maleb has been nicknamed "Victor" and played for Otago in the Milk Cup, and was already a well known sports figure in Vanuatu at the time, even before his Southampton trial, which propelled him to greater fame in Vanuatu. e was regarded as a Vanautuan prospect. Maleb trialed for the youth academy of Southampton in the English Premier League. However, Maleb's young age and Vanuatuan nationality made it harder for him to be signed by the club. In 2004, Maleb signed for New Zealand side Southern United, even though it was planned for Maleb to play for Waitakere, where he was unable to settle. After that, he signed for Yatel in Vanuatu. After that, he played in Australia, where he was known for his goalscoring prowess.
International career
Maleb played for Vanuatu national team.
Style of play
Maleb manly operated as a striker and was known for his ability to shoot with both his left and right foot, his dead ball ability, and goalscoring ability. He was also known for his strength and speed.
Career statistics International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsVanuatu2004942005–2006–200721Total115
Scores and results list Vanuatu's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Maleb goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Jean MalebNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1National Soccer Stadium, Apia, Samoa7–19–12006 FIFA World Cup qualification29–13National Soccer Stadium, Apia, Samoa3–03–02006 FIFA World Cup qualification4Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide, Australia3–14–22006 FIFA World Cup qualification5National Soccer Stadium, Apia, Samoa4–14–12007 South Pacific Games
Honours Vanuatu Pacific Games: Bronze Medalist, 2007,
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