Malachi Hardy

Malachi John Hardy (born 10 March 2008) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Tottenham Hotspur's academy.

Club career Hardy joined the youth academy of Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur at the age of eight. In 2024, he was promoted to the club's under-18 team and started training with the first team. He signed his first professional contract with Tottenham Hotspur on 20 March 2025.

International career Hardy is an England youth international. At the age of sixteen, he captained England Under-17. He was included in the squad for the 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and started group stage games against Italy and Czech Republic.

On 3 September 2025, Hardy made his England U18 debut during a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan.

On 30 October 2025, Hardy was a late addition to England's squad for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He started their opening game of the tournament against Venezuela.

Style of play Hardy plays as a defender and is right-footed. English newspaper Evening Standard wrote in 2024 that he "has the makings of a commanding centre-back... has won plaudits at youth level for his maturity and calmness both in and out of possession".