By Henry Vinter | 9 April 2056
In a sport obsessed with the “next big thing,” the footballing world has just been forced to bow down to the “last big thing.”
Paul Malcolm is 36 years old. By all conventional logic, he should be in MLS, the Middle East, or managing a pub in West London. Instead, the Real Madrid striker and Chelsea legend has just been crowned World Player of the Year, beating out players nearly half his age.
His story is not one of a fading star raging against the dying of the light. It is the story of a supernova that simply refuses to dim.
The Chelsea Foundation
To understand the monster Malcolm has become, you have to look at where he was made. Born in London, he started his career at Chelsea in April 2031. He spent over two decades at Stamford Bridge, becoming the spearhead of the early Calin Dimario era.
His Chelsea resume is a checklist of glory:
- Premier League Titles: Won continuously from 2037 to 2052.
- Champions League: A four-time winner in Blue (2040, 2048, 2049, 2050).
- The Goal Count: He scored 209 league goals for Chelsea in 390 appearances.
When he left for Real Madrid in 2052 for £43.5 million, many thought Chelsea had pulled off a masterstroke—selling a 32-year-old for massive profit just as his legs were about to go.
They were wrong. His legs didn’t go. They got stronger.
The Madrid Renaissance
At 36, Malcolm isn’t just “hanging on”; he is dominating.
This season in La Liga, he has scored 24 goals in 25 appearances. He is averaging a goal every 86 minutes. His average rating is a staggering 7.49.
His physical attributes defy science. According to the latest scouting reports, he still possesses 20/20 Natural Fitness and 20/20 Off The Ball movement. He is a physical anomaly—a “Model Professional” who treats his body like a temple and the opposition penalty area like a playground.
The Greatest Englishman Ever?
Perhaps the most absurd statistic in Malcolm’s dossier is his international record. He has earned 191 caps for England. That is a record in itself. But the goal count is where reality blurs: 209 international goals.
He has scored more goals for England than most strikers score in their entire club careers. He has won the World Cup three times (2038, 2046, 2050). He is, without hyperbole, the greatest international footballer to ever draw breath.
Chelsea’s DNA Everywhere
While Chelsea fans miss him, they can take pride in the podium of the World Player of the Year awards.
- Paul Malcolm (Chelsea Legend)
- Eduardo Angione (Former Chelsea striker)
- Júnior (Current Chelsea star).
The top three players on Earth all have Chelsea DNA. But the man standing on the top step is the old guard. Paul Malcolm has proven that while form is temporary, and class is permanent, sheer legendary status is eternal.