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Malachi Boateng named U18s' Player of the Season

Crystal Palace Academy defender Malachi Boateng has been named Under-18s' Player of the Season for his consistent performances throughout the campaign.

Boateng was selected for the accolade by Under-18s manager Paddy McCarthy and Academy Director Gary Issott for an outstanding individual season that has seen him compete for the Under-23s and even train with the first-team at just 16-years-old.

A versatile player who has been fielded in both defence and midfield this season, Boateng has featured 16 times for the Under-18s in this campaign, making over four interceptions a match, and is described by McCarthy as the "most consistent performer.