Melvine Marie Ericka Malard (; born 28 June 2000) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for English Women's Super League club Manchester United and the France national team.
Malard started playing football in Saint-Denis FC, on her native island of Réunion. She joined the Lyon in 2014, signing her first professional contract in July 2017 with the European champions.
For the 2019âÂÂ20 season, she was sent on loan to FC Fleury 91 to gain some game-time, Which did not prevent her from joining back Lyon for the Uefa Champions League Final, taking part in the victory as a substitute.
In January 2020, she was named by UEFA as one of the ten most promising young players in Europe.
During her time at Lyon, Malard won the 2019âÂÂ20 UEFA Women's Champions League. She also won the 2021âÂÂ22 UEFA Women's Champions League with Lyon.
On 15 September 2023, Malard joined Manchester United on loan until the end of the 2023âÂÂ24 season. During her loan spell, she won the 2023âÂÂ24 Women's FA Cup. Malard signed for the club on a permanent deal on 12 July 2024.
On 18 September 2020, Malard made her debut for the France national team in a 2âÂÂ0 victory against Serbia. She scored her first international goals against Kazakhstan on 26 October 2021, scoring in the 38th and 54th minute.
Malard was part of the France squad that won the 2022 Tournoi de France.
Malard was part of the France squad announced for the UEFA Women's Euro 2022. She scored during the tournament, scoring against Iceland in the 1st minute and winning the Man of the Match award on 18 July 2022.
Lyon
Manchester United
France U19
France
Individual