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.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Isaac Kaliati | ||
Date of birth | (1998-04-08) 8 April 1998 (age 24) | ||
Place of birth | Blantyre, Malawi | ||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Club 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 | ||
National team‡ | |||
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) |
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.
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.
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.
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.