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Biography
Aly Mallé (born 3 April 1998) is a Malian footballer who plays for Spanish club Granada CF, on loan from Watford, as a left winger.
Club career
Born in Bamako, Mallé began his senior career with AS Black Stars. In July 2015 he went on a trial at 1. FC Köln, but nothing came of it.
In February 2016, Mallé was linked to several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Watford. He reportedly agreed to a contract with the latter late in the month, and officially joined the Hornets on 29 July.
Immediately after joining Watford Mallé was loaned to Granada CF, being initially assigned to the reserves in Segunda División B. He made his debut for the B-side on 4 September, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–1 home win against La Roda CF.
Mallé scored his first goal in Spain on 1 October 2016, but in a 1–2 away loss against Real Murcia. He made his first team – and La Liga – debut on 21 January 2017, starting in a 1–3 defeat at RCD Espanyol.
International career
Mallé was included in Mali under-17 squad for the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup hosted in Chile. He was elected the Bronze Ball of the tournament, after being an undisputed starter and scoring two goals and providing two assists.
Mallé was also included in the 30-man list ahead of the 2016 African Nations Championship, but was cut from the final squad.
Honours
Individual
- FIFA U-17 World Cup Bronze Ball: 2015