Maloney

Lennard Maloney (born October 8, 1999) is a professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Bundesliga club Mainz 05. Born in Germany, he represents the United States national team.

Club career Union Berlin Maloney spent six years in the youth academy of Union Berlin. In the 2017–18 Under 19 Bundesliga season, Maloney made 23 appearances for Union Berlin. On April 1, 2018, Maloney made his professional debut by starting in a 2. Bundesliga match against Greuther Fürth.

Loan to Chemnitzer FC On January 31, 2020, Maloney was loaned out to Chemnitzer FC until the end of the 2019–20 season. His debut for Chemnitz came on February 15 as he started against 1. FC Magdeburg. He made eight appearances in total for Chemnitz.

Borussia Dortmund II On August 7, 2020, Maloney joined Borussia Dortmund II on a free transfer.

He scored his first goal in a 2–0 win over SV Lippstadt on March 20, 2021.

Borussia Dortmund On October 23, 2021, Maloney made his debut for Borussia Dortmund's senior team in the Bundesliga, coming on as a sub in the 88th minute in Dortmund's 3–1 win over Arminia Bielefeld. He made a second Bundesliga appearance in the reverse fixture, coming on as a substitute in the 85th minute. During the 2021–22 season he also had two further matchday squad nominations.

Heidenheim On April 27, 2022, German media reported that he would join Heidenheim on a free transfer from July 1. Maloney signed a three-year contract with the German second-division club.