Isaac Kaliati

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Isaac Kaliati
Personal information
Full name Isaac Kaliati
Date of birth (1998-04-08) 8 April 1998 (age 23)
Place of birth Blantyre, Malawi
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Winger
Club information
Current team
 Cape Town City
Number 44
Youth career
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2015
2015–2017 Mighty Wanderers
2017– Cape Town City
National team‡
2014–15 Malawi U20
2015– Malawi 10 (7)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:25, 31 March 2017 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 12:59, 31 March 2017 (UTC)

Isaac "Chair" Kaliati (born 8 April 1998) is a Malawian international footballer who plays for South African Premier League club Cape Town City, as a winger.

Club career[]

Azam Tigers F.C.[]

Kaliati began his career at Blantyre-based club Azam Tigers, first in the youth ranks before making his professional debut at 16. After a breakout season in the Malawi Premier Division as well as consistent performances for the Malawian U20 National Team, he was signed by Malawian champions, Mighty Wanderers F.C.

Mighty Wanderers F.C.[]

As one of Malawi's most high-profile "wonderkids", Isaac was signed by Wanderers over competing interest from Big Bullets FC.[1] He was an influential player in both the 2015 and 2016 seasons, guiding Wanderers to domestic cup glory in 2015.

Cape Town City F.C.[]

Isaac's first big move was announced on 31 March 2017 when he signed for South African Premier League cup champions Cape Town City at just 18 years old.[2] Under the guidance of head coach Eric Tinkler, Isaac will look to forge what is touted to be a very promising career in Africa's most competitive league.

International career[]

He made his international debut for Malawi in a 1-0 victory over Uganda on 6 July 2015 at just 17 years old.[3] He has since featured regularly for the national team and has been touted as one of the finest footballing prospects to come out of Malawi.

Honours[]

Club[]

Mighty Wanderers
  • Carlsberg Malawi Cup: 2015[4]

Individual[]

  • Malawian Young Player of the Year: 2015
  • Malawian Player of the Year: 2016

References[]

  1. ^ "Wanderers, Bullets tussle for Tigers player Kaliati - Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi". nyasatimes.com. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  2. ^ "Kaliati passes trials at Cape Town, awaits decision on contract - Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi". nyasatimes.com. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  3. ^ "Ernest Mtawali tips Flames youngsters | The Times Group". times.mw. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  4. ^ "Wanderers win Carlsberg Cup - Goal.com". goal.com. Retrieved 2017-03-31.

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