Christopher Gregory Malkin (born June 4, 1967 in Bebington, Merseyside) is an English former professional football player. He played as a centre-forward.Malkin began his professional career at Tranmere Rovers, whom he joined from Stork on a free transfer in 1987. He spent eight years at Prenton Park, forming a successful partnership with John Aldridge upon his arrival from Real Sociedad in 1991, halfway through Malkin's stay on the Wirral.