Machop Chol

Machop Malual Chol (born 14 November 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ansan Greeners in the K League 2. Born in Sudan and raised in the United States, he plays for the South Sudan national team.

Club career Born in Khartoum on 14 November 1998, Chol immigrated with his family to the United States in 2000. His family settled in Clarkston, Georgia, where he first learned to play soccer. He began his career playing with youth club DDYSC Wolves before earning a spot in the Atlanta United academy in 2016. Throughout his time at Wake Forest, Chol scored 13 goals in 65 matches.

Atlanta United On 19 January 2021, Chol signed a homegrown player contract with Major League Soccer club Atlanta United. His first MLS goal for Atlanta United was scored on 16 April 2023 at Toronto FC.

San Antonio FC Following his release from Atlanta at the end of the 2023 season, Chol signed with USL Championship side San Antonio FC on 2 April 2024.

FK Žalgiris On 6 March 2025 Žalgiris Club announced about new player.

On 29 January 2026 it was announced that Chol had left Žalgiris.

Ansan Greeners On 2 February 2026, Chol moved to K League 2 side Ansan Greeners.

International career Chol made his international debut for South Sudan on 27 January 2022 in a friendly defeat to Uzbekistan.

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