Chandigarh, September 29, 2026: Punjab FC have signed experienced French midfielder Mickaël Ramon Vincent Malsa ahead of the 2026-27 season. The contract will keep the 30-year-old at the club until May 31, 2027. A composed and defensively disciplined presence in the centre of the park, Malsa’s arrival adds vital European pedigree, tactical intelligence, and defensive solidity to the Shers’ engine room. Born in Paris on October 12, 1995, Malsa climbed through the youth ranks at FC Sochaux-Montbéliard before launching his senior career in Ligue 1. Over the years, he has built an impressive and extensive footballing resume across multiple countries. His early European journey included stints with his boyhood club Sochaux and US Avranches in France, Royal Antwerp in Belgium, Fortuna Sittard in the Netherlands, and a loan spell with Platanias in Greece.
The midfielder then spent several years competing at the highest level of Spanish football, notably making over 60 appearances in La Liga during a strong four-year spell with Levante UD. His extensive Spanish resume also includes valuable experience with Albacete, Real Valladolid, and CD Mirandés, a club he returned to earlier this year. Alongside his club career, which also featured a stint with Wydad AC in Morocco, Malsa brings crucial international experience to the squad, having represented the Martinique national team.
Speaking on his arrival at the club, Mickaël Malsa said, “I am really happy to be joining Punjab FC and to be part of this club’s journey. I have heard great things about the passion of the fans and the ambition within the squad, and I cannot wait to get started. I aim to bring my experience to the midfield, work hard for the team, and help us achieve big things together this season.” With his vast European experience and versatility in central midfield, Malsa will be an important asset to the squad as Punjab FC look to dictate play and compete at the highest level in the domestic calendar.
About Punjab FC
Punjab FC is a dynamic new entrant in Indian football that aims to channelise the energy of the youth towards the sport and place India on the world football map. We are establishing a unique brand of fast, progressive, and inspiring football that our fans and supporters have come to love. The Club, which boasts promising domestic and international players, is redefining football coaching, infrastructure, and grassroots development in Punjab with the aim of identifying and nurturing talent to international standards.
