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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jean Emmanuel Victor Maleb | ||
| Date of birth | 7 July 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Vanuatu | ||
| Position(s) | Striker[1][2] | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –2004 | Shepherds United | ||
| 2004 | Southern United | ||
| 2007–2011 | Yatel | ||
| International career | |||
| 2004–2007 | Vanuatu | 11 | (5) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editMaleb 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.[3] e was regarded as a Vanautuan prospect.[2][4] Maleb trialed for the youth academy of Southampton in the English Premier League.[5] However, Maleb's young age and Vanuatuan nationality made it harder for him to be signed by the club.[6] 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.[7] After that, he signed for Yatel in Vanuatu.[8] After that, he played in Australia, where he was known for his goalscoring prowess.[9]
International career
editMaleb played for Vanuatu national team.[10]
Style of play
editMaleb 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.[2] He was also known for his strength and speed.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Victor's our Milk Cup saint". belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
- ^ a b c "Pacific talent awaits the call". theage.com.au.
- ^ "Victor's our Milk Cup saint". belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
- ^ "Vanuatu sports in crisis". dailypost.vu.
- ^ "Philemon John eyes Vanuatu Olympic dream". vfffoot.over-blog.com.
- ^ "Vanuaut imports star in Australia". oceaniafootball.com.
- ^ "Eight makes for something great". nzherald.co.nz.
- ^ Jean Maleb at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ "Maleb makes late run for goalscoring crown". Newcastle Herald. ProQuest 364794445.
- ^ "When Vanuatu ended New Zealand's dream". oceaniafootballcenter.org.
- ^ "Preview: OCEANIA qualifiers, Stage 1". planetworldcup.com.
External links
edit- Jean Maleb at National-Football-Teams.com
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