#5 Malick Mbaye

Drafted in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft in the Second Round with the 33rd pick overall by Toronto FC.

Awards & Recognition

• Third Team All-America (2019)
• First Team All-South Region (2019)
• ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2019)
• First Team All-ACC (2019)
• Team Captain (2019)

2019 Season (Senior)

• Started in 21 games throughout the season. Led the team in minutes played with 1,950.
• Tallied three goals and one assist throughout the season.
• Two goals were via penalty kicks against Detroit Mercy (Sept. 2) and Notre Dame (Nov. 10).
• Attempted 12 shots, with six being placed on goal.

2018 Season (Junior)

• Started 14 of 16 matches played for the Tigers
• Converted his sole penalty kick of the season against Boston College (9/7)
• Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll for 2018-19

2017 Season (Sophomore)

• Played in 16 matches, starting 15 and totaling 1,309 minutes as a staple on Clemson’s back line
• Scored one goal, a penalty kick in the Tigers’ opener against Cal State Fullerton, and assisted on another

2016 Season (Freshman)

• Named to the All-ACC Freshman Team
• Named TopDrawerSoccer Best XI
• Played in a total of 19 matches
• Recorded two goals and one assist
• Earned the team’s Newcomer of the Year award

Off The Field:

• Tiger Leadership member
• Member of Habitat for Humanity at Clemson
• Mentor at Ravenel Middle School