Melvine Malard

About

Melvine Marie Ericka Malard (French: [mɛlvin maʁi eʁika malaʁ]; born 28 June 2000) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for English Women’s Super League club Chelsea and the France national team.

Malard started playing football in Saint-Denis FC, on her native island of Réunion. She joined the Lyon in 2014, signing her first professional contract in July 2017 with the European champions.
For the 2019–20 season, she was sent on loan to FC Fleury 91 to gain some game-time, Which did not prevent her from joining back Lyon for the Champions League Final, taking part in the victory as a substitute.
In January 2020, she was named by UEFA as one of the ten most promising young players in Europe.
During her time at Lyon, Malard won the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League. She also won the 2021–22 Champions League with Lyon, starting the final against Barcelona in a 1-3 win.
On 15 September 2023, Malard joined Manchester United on loan until the end of the 2023–24 season. During her loan spell, she won the 2023–24 Women’s FA Cup. Malard signed for the club on a permanent deal on 12 July 2024.
On 20 July 2026, it was announced that Malard had signed for Chelsea…