AS A JUNIOR IN 2011: Appeared in 16 games for the Tritons as a junior in 2011 ... Made three starts for the UCSD midfield ... Scored his first goal of the season in the 3-0 shutout over Cal State East Bay (10/2) ... Also scored in a 3-2 win over Humboldt State at home (10/21) ... Named to the CCAA All-Academic team.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2010: Started four matches in 10 appearances ... Notched an assist with three shots against Cal State Dominguez Hills (9/12) ... Scored in consecutive games against San Francisco State (9/26) and Cal State San Bernardino (10/1) ... Had five points and nine shots on the year ... Tied for second on the team with two goals on the season.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: Appeared in all 20 of UCSD’s matches while starting in one of those contests ... His first-career goal as a Triton came in game-winning fashion at home in a 2-1 victory over Humboldt State (10/4) ... Also scored in a 2-0 home win against Cal State East Bay (10/11) ... Assisted on a game-winning goal during a 3-2 victory over Hawaii Hilo (8/31).

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of St. Francis High School in Mountain View … Also played on De Anza Force, Redwood City Juventus and the Mustangs Academy team ... Helped Juventus to first place at U.S. Club Regional Championship, Super Y League Championship and District II Cup Championship.

PERSONAL: Born Feb. 20, 1991 ... Parents are Moosa and Shohreh Malek ... Father attended Cal Poly and mother went to UC Davis ... Has two older sisters named Mina and Mitra … Is a political science major at Marshall College ... Enjoys listening to music and snowboarding in his spare time ... Favorite athlete is Cristiano Ronaldo ... Favorite pro teams are Manchester United and the Los Angeles Lakers.