Malachi Boateng, born on the 5th July 2000 in England, is a 22-year-old football player known for his midfield abilities, primarily operating as a central defensive midfielder for Heart of Midlothian Football Club (Hearts). Standing at 5ft 11in tall (1.82m) and weighing approximately 11 stone (70kg), he is an imposing presence on the field. He presently dons the number 18 jersey for his team.
Regarded as a promising talent in the world of football, Boateng's current market value is estimated at £450,000, as according to Transfermarkt. He has committed himself to Hearts until 31 May 2027, with two years and eight months remaining on his current contract.
Boateng's professional football journey began in July 2012 when he joined Crystal Palace in the English Premier League as a trainee. Ten years later, in August 2022, he found his way to Scotland, transferring on loan from Crystal Palace to Queen's Park in the Championship. During his 2022 - 2023 debut season with Queen's Park, Boateng made a respectable 34 appearances for the first team and netted two goals in league matches.
The following year, in July 2023, Boateng again traded places, this time transferring from Crystal Palace to Dundee in the Scottish Premiership on loan. The 2023 - 2024 season at Dundee proved fruitful for Boateng, where he made 32 first team appearances in league matches.
The summer of 2024 saw Boateng move permanently to Scotland, transferring from Crystal Palace to Hearts in the Scottish Premiership for an undisclosed fee. In his current 2024 - 2025 season at Hearts, he has made seven first team appearances in league matches, showcasing his abilities not just at home, but on the continental stage as well. He has also participated in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Hearts with one start, and Europa League Qualifiers 2024 - 2025 for Hearts with two starts.
