Machop Chol

Machop Malual Chol (born 14 November 1998) is a South Sudanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for San Antonio FC and the South Sudan national team.

Club career
Born in Khartoum on 14 November 1998, Chol immigrated with his family to the United States in 2000. His family settled in Clarkston, Georgia, where he first learned to play soccer. He began his career playing with youth club DDYSC Wolves before earning a spot in the Atlanta United academy in 2016.

In August 2017, Chol began playing college soccer for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. He made his debut for the Demon Deacons on 25 August against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights where he scored his first goal. Throughout his time at Wake Forest, Chol scored 13 goals in 65 matches.

Atlanta United
On 19 January 2021, Chol signed a homegrown player contract with Major League Soccer club Atlanta United. He made his professional debut on 17 April against Orlando City, coming on as a substitute. His first MLS goal for Atlanta United was scored on 16 April 2023 at Toronto FC.

San Antonio FC
Following his release from Atlanta at the end of the 2023 season, Chol signed with USL Championship side San Antonio FC on 2 April 2024.

International career
Chol made his international debut for South Sudan on 27 January 2022 in a friendly defeat to Uzbekistan.