Zayn Malik's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Zayn Malik. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Zayn Malik is an English singer-songwriter who gained prominence as a member of the globally successful boy band One Direction, formed on The X Factor in 2010. He departed the group in March 2015 to pursue a solo career, signing with RCA Records. One Direction became one of the best-selling boy bands of all time, and Zayn's departure marked a significant shift in his career trajectory towards independent artistry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2011: Ranked on Glamour's "World's Sexiest Men" list

In 2011, Zayn Malik was ranked number 27 on Glamour's "World's Sexiest Men" list.

2013: Billboard Music Award for New Artist of the Year with One Direction

In 2013, Zayn Malik, as a member of One Direction, won the Billboard Music Award for New Artist of the Year.

2014: Voted British GQ's Best Dressed Male

In 2014, Zayn Malik was voted British GQ's best dressed male.

2015: Awards and Recognitions

In 2015, Zayn Malik was voted the "Sexiest Male in Pop" by British radio network Capital, voted as the "World's Sexiest Asian Man" by British newspaper Eastern Eye, voted second place in a poll of the "World's top ten bachelors" by Manchester's Crown Clinic, and ranked number six on MTV's "50 sexiest men alive" list.