M. Yalcouyé — season analysis
Malick Junior Yalcouyé (Mali) is a fixture of the Brighton (Premier League) engine room this 2026/27 season. At 20, he is still at the start of his career, which makes these numbers a projection as much as a record.
Over 5 appearances he has been directly involved in 2 goals: 2 scored, 0 set up. That comes across 243 minutes on the pitch, or 0.74 goals per 90 minutes and 0.74 goal involvements per 90. He has started 3 of those matches.
He has attempted 6 shots (67% finding the frame) and converts 33% of them. He creates chances too, with 5 key passes and 86% passing accuracy. Off the ball he has made 6 tackles and 0 interceptions, winning 67% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 0 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 5.5, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.