Malick Yalcouyé
BHA
Attacking Midfielder
Shadow Striker
Nov 18, 2005 (20)
Right
5'7"
Substitute role against Arsenal
Yalcouye played five minutes as a substitute during Brighton's 3-0 win over Arsenal before the international break.
Analysis: Yalcouye dropped to a backup spot despite scoring two goals over his last three league contests, as Yasin Ayari moved to the No. 10 position. Given how that adjustment paid off in a difficult matchup, Yalcouye may not have a clear path back into the initial lineup even though he has been a reliable attacking contributor during the early weeks of the season.
Scores in dominant victory
Yalcouye scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-0 victory against Coventry City.
Analysis: Yalcouye doubled Brighton's advantage shortly after halftime, winning possession inside the Coventry half before racing through the defense and finishing with his left foot. The midfielder was consistently involved in dangerous areas before his substitution, with two of his three attempts testing the goalkeeper. Yalcouye has now recorded two goals through four Premier League appearances this season.
Scores in first league start
Yalcouye scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-3 loss versus Chelsea.
Analysis: Yalcouye was handed his first Premier League start of the season following Yasin Ayari's absence and took advantage by scoring Brighton's first goal with a well-struck effort off the post. He put both of his shots on target while also creating one chance and registering three tackles (one won) across 74 minutes. The combination of attacking output and midfield activity could strengthen Yalcouye's case for further starts if Ayari remains unavailable.
Back in Brighton
Yalcouye will return to parent club Brighton following the conclusion of his loan spell at Swansea City.
Analysis: Yalcouye contributed one goal and two assists across 1,022 Championship minutes for the Swans, continuing his development at senior level after winning the Austrian Bundesliga title and the Young Player of the Year award with Sturm Graz the previous season. Yalcouye, who joined Brighton in 2024 from IFK Goteborg after emerging at ASEC Mimosas, now heads back to the Amex where his future will be assessed ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
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