Malcom (footballer)

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Malcom (footballer) born?February 26, 1997
2. Where was Malcom (footballer) born?São Paulo, Brazil
3. What was Malcom (footballer)'s job?2014 with Corinthians
4. What is the significant transfer fees?€41 million to Barcelona (2018), €40 million to Zenit Saint Petersburg (2019)
5. What is the career appearances & goals (zenit)?84 league games, 38 goals
6. Which clubs has Malcom played for?He started at Corinthians in Brazil, then moved to Bordeaux in France, joined Barcelona in Spain, and later played for Zenit Saint Petersburg in Russia.

Professional Footballer: An athlete who plays football as their primary occupation, earning a salary from a club.
Forward / Winger: Attacking positions focused on scoring goals and creating scoring opportunities, often operating from wider areas of the pitch.
Transfer Market: The system through which football clubs buy and sell players from one another, involving significant financial transactions.