Isaac Kaliati

Malawian international footballer (born 1998)

Isaac Kaliati
Personal information
Full name	Isaac Kaliati
Date of birth	(1998-04-08) 8 April 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth	Blantyre, Malawi
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Winger
Team information
Current team	Cape Town City
Number	44
Youth career
	Azam Tigers
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2014–2015	Azam Tigers
2015–2017	Mighty Wanderers
2017–	Cape Town City
International career^‡
2014–15	Malawi U20
2015–	Malawi	10	(7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:25, 31 March 2017 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12:59, 31 March 2017 (UTC)

Isaac "Chair" Kaliati (born 8 April 1998) is a Malawian international footballer who plays for South African Premier League club Cape Town City, as a winger.

Club career

Azam Tigers F.C.

Kaliati began his career at Blantyre-based club Azam Tigers, first in the youth ranks before making his professional debut at 16. After a breakout season in the Malawi Premier Division as well as consistent performances for the Malawian U20 National Team, he was signed by Malawian champions, Mighty Wanderers F.C.

Mighty Wanderers F.C.

As one of Malawi's most high-profile "wonderkids", Isaac was signed by Wanderers over competing interest from Big Bullets FC.^[1] He was an influential player in both the 2015 and 2016 seasons, guiding Wanderers to domestic cup glory in 2015.

Cape Town City F.C.

Isaac's first big move was announced on 31 March 2017 when he signed for South African Premier League cup champions Cape Town City at just 18 years old.^[2] Under the guidance of head coach Eric Tinkler, Isaac will look to forge what is touted to be a very promising career in Africa's most competitive league.

International career

He made his international debut for Malawi in a 1-0 victory over Uganda on 6 July 2015 at just 17 years old.^[3] He has since featured regularly for the national team and has been touted as one of the finest footballing prospects to come out of Malawi.

Honours

Club

Mighty Wanderers

Carlsberg Malawi Cup: 2015^[4]

Individual

Malawian Young Player of the Year: 2015
Malawian Player of the Year: 2016

References

^ "Wanderers, Bullets tussle for Tigers player Kaliati - Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi". nyasatimes.com. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
^ "Kaliati passes trials at Cape Town, awaits decision on contract - Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi". nyasatimes.com. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
^ "Ernest Mtawali tips Flames youngsters | The Times Group". times.mw. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
^ "Wanderers win Carlsberg Cup - Goal.com". goal.com. Retrieved 31 March 2017.