Malik Henry-Scott
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | November 28, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Plano, Texas, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Lexington SC | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2020 | FC Dallas | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2023 | Tulsa Golden Hurricane | 48 | (17) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | Texas United | 8 | (8) |
| 2024 | FC Dallas | 0 | (0) |
| 2024 | → North Texas SC (loan) | 21 | (3) |
| 2025– | Lexington SC | 0 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Huntsville City FC (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of May 24, 2025 | |||
Malik Henry-Scott (born November 28, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays for USL Championship club Lexington SC.
Early life
Henry-Scott joined the FC Dallas academy at age nine.[1]
College career
In 2020, Henry-Scott began attending the University of Tulsa, where he played for the men's soccer team.[2] At the end of his first season, he was named to the American Athletic Conference All-Freshman Team.[2] On September 3, 2021, he scored his first collegiate goal in a victory over the Missouri State Bears.[3] Later that week, he was named the American Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week,[4] and was named to the College Soccer News and Top Drawer Soccer National Teams of the Week on two occasions.[5][6] At the end of his sophomore season, he was named to the All-AAC Second Team.[7] He was also named to the AAC All-Academic Team three times and the Academic All-District first team as a junior.[2]
Club career
In 2023, Henry-Scott played with Texas United in USL League Two.
In December 2023, Henry-Scott signed a homegrown player contract for the 2024 season, with club options for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 seasons with FC Dallas.[8][9] He spent the 2024 season playing with the club's second team, North Texas SC, in MLS Next Pro.[10] He made his debut for North Texas SC on March 15, 2024, against Whitecaps FC 2.[11] On July 3, 2024, he scored his first goal for North Texas SC in a 4–0 victory over Minnesota United FC 2.[12] At the end of the season, FC Dallas declined his option for 2025.[13]
In January 2025, he signed with Lexington SC of the USL Championship.[14][15] Ahead of the 2025 season, he was loaned to Huntsville City FC in MLS Next Pro.[16][17] He made his debut for Huntsville City on March 9 against Chicago Fire FC II.[18]
Personal life
Henry-Scott is the older brother of the Jamaican youth international and fellow professional soccer player Tarik Scott.[10]
Career statistics
- As of March 4, 2025[19]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | National Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Texas United | 2023[20] | USL League Two | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 8 | ||
| FC Dallas | 2024 | Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| North Texas SC (loan) | 2024 | MLS Next Pro | 21 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 23 | 4 | ||
| Career total | 29 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 12 | ||
References
- ^ "FC Dallas Signs Academy Forward Malik Henry-Scott as the Club's League-Leading 37th Homegrown Player". FC Dallas. December 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Malik Henry-Scott Tulsa profile". Tulsa Golden Hurricane.
- ^ "Tulsa Men's Soccer Team Dominates #8 Missouri State, 3-0". Tulsa Golden Hurricane. September 3, 2021.
- ^ "Tulsa's Malik Henry-Scott and Alex Lopez Earn Conference Honors". Tulsa Golden Hurricane. September 6, 2021.
- ^ "Tulsa's Malik Henry-Scott Named to Two National Teams of the Week; Hurricane Ranked in Top 25". Tulsa Golden Hurricane. September 7, 2021.
- ^ "Tulsa's Henry-Scott and Zinnhardt Earn National Team Accolades". Tulsa Golden Hurricane. September 15, 2021.
- ^ "Tulsa Men's Soccer Sweeps The American Conference Accolades". Tulsa Golden Hurricane. November 9, 2021.
- ^ "FC Dallas sign homegrown forward Malik Henry-Scott". Major League Soccer. December 18, 2023.
- ^ Carrick, Buzz (December 18, 2023). "Malik Henry-Scott signed as FC Dallas' 37th Homegrown". 3rd Degree.
- ^ a b Hernandez, Raul (August 22, 2024). ""It was all about getting better every day": Malik Henry-Scott Takes Advantage of Every Opportunity". FC Dallas.
- ^ "North Texas SC Draws 0-0 in Season Opener Against Whitecaps FC 2". FC Dallas. March 15, 2024.
- ^ "North Texas SC Routs MNUFC2 4-0 to Reclaim Top of Western Conference". FC Dallas. July 4, 2024.
- ^ "FC Dallas Announces Roster Decisions for 2025 Season". FC Dallas. November 12, 2024.
- ^ Lilian, David (January 17, 2025). "Lexington Sporting Club Signs Forward Malik Henry-Scott to USL Championship Roster". Lexington SC.
- ^ "Lexington SC signs Malik Henry-Scott for new season". USL Championship. January 17, 2025.
- ^ Briscoe, Ronan (February 4, 2025). "News: Huntsville City FC sign forwards Malik Henry-Scott and Gio Miglietti". SixOneFive Soccer.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Forwards Malik Henry-Scott and Gio Miglietti". Huntsville City FC. February 4, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Earns 4-1 Win at Chicago Fire II". Huntsville City FC. March 9, 2025.
- ^ Malik Henry-Scott at Soccerway
- ^ "League Standings". USL League Two.
External links
- Malik Henry-Scott at WorldFootball.net