Mal — The Beautiful Game Character Profile

About Mal

Former youth football trainer who recruits Vinny for the Homeless World Cup squad in Rome. He acts as the team mentor, hoping to help Vinny overcome his past failures and regain his confidence.

Mal — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Bill Nighy

Appears in

The Beautiful Game (2024)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Mal — Professional Coach — Vinny (Micheal Ward)

  Mentor and former youth trainer guiding Vinny's redemption.

• Mal — Social Colleague — Gabriella (Valeria Golino)

  Tournament organizer and Mal's dinner companion.

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