Adilson Malanda
Adilson Malanda is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Middlesbrough.
Career
He was born in France to Malagasy Congolese and Malagasy roots. Malanda made his professional debut with Nîmes.On 4 August 2022, Malanda signed with Major League Soccer side Charlotte FC.
On 20 August 2025, Malanda signed for EFL Championship club Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee and was loaned back to Charlotte until the end of the MLS season.
Malanda debuted for Middlesbrough on the 4 January 2026 in their 4-0 win over Southampton and earned the player of the match.