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 who rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction, formed on The X Factor in 2010. One Direction became one of the best-selling boy bands. Malik departed from the group in March 2015 to pursue a solo career, subsequently signing with RCA Records.

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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

In 2013, Zayn Malik, as a member of One Direction, received 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 Recognition in 2015

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

2016: Debut on BoF500 Index

In 2016, Zayn Malik made his debut on The Business of Fashion's annual BoF500 index, which profiles the most influential people in fashion.

2016: Ranked on Glamour's "100 Sexiest Men" List

In 2016, Zayn Malik ranked fifth on Glamour's "100 Sexiest Men" list.

2017: Billboard Music Award for New Artist of the Year as a Soloist

In 2017, Zayn Malik received the Billboard Music Award for New Artist of the Year as a soloist.

May 2024: Album Release, Solo Show, and Chart Debut

In May 2024, Zayn Malik released his album Room Under the Stairs on May 17 and announced his first-ever solo live show at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on May 17. The album debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart and number fifteen on the US Billboard 200.