Ivorian footballer Malick Yalcouyé falsely accused of lying about his age
Summary
Ivorian footballer Malick Yalcouyé, who is 20 years old and plays for Brighton, was falsely accused on social media of lying about his age. His youth club, ASEC Mimosas, shared photos from his childhood to prove his real age and counter the rumors. Another young Ivorian player, Yan Diomandé of Real Madrid, also faced similar false accusations that were disproved with photo evidence.Key Facts
- Malick Yalcouyé scored his first goal for Brighton on August 30, 2026.
- Social media users claimed Yalcouyé looked older than 20 and questioned his age.
- His youth club, ASEC Mimosas in Abidjan, posted photos from 2018 to 2023 showing his growth.
- The club called the age rumors baseless and asked people to stop spreading false claims.
- Journalist Dobe Aboubacar explained Yalcouyé has alopecia, which affects his hair and possibly his appearance.
- Yan Diomandé, 19, recently joined Real Madrid and was also accused of lying about his age.
- A photo linked to Diomandé was proven to be recent because it showed a Chelsea jersey from the 2021-2022 season.
- The accusations against both players are part of a wider pattern of suspicions about African footballers’ ages, but often the claims are false.
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